CGS buys Highcon Euclid II+

The second-generation Euclid digital cutting and creasing system was introduced at Graph Expo 14. The Highcon Euclid II+ features a new integrated digital stripping unit, which automatically removes waste from the smallest internal cutouts, eliminating the need to buy, setup or store a separate stripping tool. Other new features include double speed throughput, optical registration, optimized cutting algorithms and a fine cutting accelerator.

Highcon showcased the new version of its technology with packaging products printed on the Konica Minolta KM-1 29in-wide sheet-fed UV inkjet press, and which were digitally cut and creased by the Highcon Euclid II+.

Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, the 10-year-old business supplies offset printed, large format litho sheets, top sheets and paperboard to the converting and packaging markets that are used by CPG companies in a variety of POS/POP packaging presentations.

Ron Woodward, vice-president of sales at CGS, said: ‘Our company has always focused on serving specialty and value-add markets. We have a reputation for providing rapid turnaround and a really high level of service. For some time we have been investigating digital technologies, and we went to see the Highcon Euclid in production at Glossop Cartons in the UK. It was clear this was just what we needed to provide the innovative short to medium runs our customers are demanding, but to date have been uneconomic with conventional equipment.’

Chris Baker, Highcon vice-president of sales and business development, said: ‘Carolina Graphic Services is an innovative and visionary company that is a natural fit for the Euclid. It already has many ideas and plans to take advantage of the design flexibility and profitable short runs that are key benefits of the Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine.’