Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of custom paperboard folding cartons, labels and insert, has expanded, installing its fifth Eterna blanking die cutter.

The manufacturer has been in Kenosha for over 60 years, increasing its production capacity through new equipment, including the installation of a new 10-Color RMGT printing press, and partnerships.

Company officials said the business’ latest investment in an additional Eterna blanking die cutter supports the company’s folding carton production capability.

Colbert became a beta testing partner in the development of the equipment in 2015 as the first U.S.-based packaging supplier to implement Brausse (Eterna) equipment with blanking technology. Colbert subsequently invested in a second Brausse die cutter in 2018 and two more in 2022.

“Colbert Packaging has many options when it comes to choosing equipment suppliers, but ten years of hard work and collaboration have made this happen,” said Brausse Group NA Vice President of Sales, Matthew Sharp. “We are grateful to Colbert for their continued trust and our relationship as a true partner.”

“This decision reinforces our ongoing commitment to meet growing customer demand through capital investment,” Colbert president John Lackner said. “The performance of this Brausse equipment is top notch and these machines are set up for ease of operation and consistency across all of our die cutters,”

“We are delighted that these continued investments support our business growth strategy and, more importantly, our ability to provide the highest quality packaging for our customers,” he said.

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