Ampac Flexibles Improves Efficiency with Bobst Titan SR8 Slitter

Published: August 20, 2009

CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac Flexibles, the flexible packaging division of Ampac Packaging LLC, has installed a new Titan SR8 Slitter Rewinder from Bobst Group at its Minneapolis, MN, facility. Installation of the new Titan SR8 gives Ampac’s Minneapolis plant the ability to significantly increase slitting speeds and produce larger roll sizes to meet the growing demands of rollstock customers. The new high-speed Titan SR8 operates at up to 700 mpm, with a semi-automatic unloading system, laser core positioning, and quick changeover, all designed to increase productivity and flexibility.

The Titan SR8 includes an innovative modular format that facilitates future machine enhancements and upgrades to meet changing production requirements. The features of the new Titan SR8 address the increasing need for flexibility in today’s marketplace.

Ampac Packaging LLC is privately held and is owned by senior executives together with equity backing by Prudential Capital Group and Falcon Investment Advisors. It is a diversified, international, flexible packaging company with 12 manufacturing centers in North America, Europe, and Asia employing approximately 1,300 people with revenues in excess of $300 million annually. In addition to products offered by Ampac Flexibles, the company supplies domestic and overseas retail specialty shopping bags and security bag solutions.