DS Smith's Kunheim plant recently underwent a major modernization project. This investment reflects the company's ambitions: to meet the growing needs of industry and offer sustainable solutions. The project's flagship installation is a Bahmuller et Goepfert Maschinen (BGM) machine. This combined line, measuring 65 meters long and 11 meters wide, delivers unprecedented performance in corrugated board processing.
With its versatile capabilities, it can print, cut, fold and glue formats up to 2000 x 5500 mm. Its output reaches 7,000 sheets per hour, with two-color printing and flexible assembly options such as gluing or stapling. These specifications reinforce DS Smith's ability to produce packaging for demanding sectors such as heavy and bulky products.
Triple flute, essential for heavy products such as household appliances or building materials, finds here a perfectly adapted solution. Thanks to this machine, production times are shortened, enabling us to respond more effectively to customer requests.
In parallel with the installation of the BGM machine, the Kunheim site has integrated a new flow management system. An automated transfer shuttle and a double in-line center optimize the handling of stacks of cardboard sheets. This equipment reduces errors and increases safety, while supporting production of 60,000 tonnes a year. This figure testifies to the site's capacity to produce nearly 97 million square meters of packaging solutions.
The investment is part of DS Smith's "Today and Tomorrow" strategy to promote the circular economy. The new equipment enables waste to be reduced right from the design stage, by extending the life of materials. This approach also meets the expectations of customers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. The use of corrugated cardboard to replace problematic plastics is part of this transition.
