Packaging machinery supplier Bobst and BHS Corrugated have been awarded a contract by Mexican paper and packaging manufacturer Grupo Gondi to supply and install 11 new production lines.

The contract scope includes purchase of two BHS Corrugated-designed complete wide corrugators, a Bobst pre-print press line, high accuracy flat-bed Bobst die-cutters, and five automated Bobst folding and gluing lines.

Over the next two years, the new production lines will be installed at existing Grupo Gondi’s facilities in Mexico, as well as at green field sites. The equipment delivery is scheduled to commence in last quarter of 2016.

Grupo Gondi CEO Eduardo Posada said: “These investments will support the rapid expansion we are undertaking by updating and expanding our production capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and by adding the extra capacity we need for the near future.”

The contract represents third multi-machine deal between Bobst and Grupo Gondi.

Bobst sheet-fed sales head Emilio Corti said: “The combination of our state-of-the-art machinery, which is capable of meeting Grupo Gondi’s high standards for productivity and efficiency, with our strong local service provision, backed by our worldwide centers of excellence, has allowed us to continually support Grupo Gondi’s business.”

Grupo Gondi will purchase the Bobst 90SIX central impression (CI) flexo press of pre-printed linerboard and coated box board.

Featuring repeats of up to 2060mm and speeds of up 500 meters per minute, the pre-print press will be installed at Grupo Gondi’s undisclosed plant by the end of 2017 and will complement the company’s existing two 90SIX presses.

Additionally, the BHS Corrugated-designed corrugators for Grupo Gondi will feature double-wall capabilities and a running speed of 400 meters per minute.

The line, which includes an Advanced Facer AF-P and a belted Modul Facer MF-B, will be installed on both levels of the Dry End with pre-print marks detected from both sides.

The Masterline 2.1 die-cutting lines ordered by Grupo Gondi are expected to process over 20 million square meters of board a year.

The contract will also see installation of a five folder-gluer lines to process carton board packaging at speeds of up to 450 meters per minute.

Image: A BHS corrugators in Nava. Photo: courtesy of BOBST.