Significant increase in productivity

Cartabox faced two main challenges in its production environment.
First, small production runs were being processed on older machines and manual or semi-automatic lines. These processes required multiple production stages and manual interventions, which limited productivity and created operational complexity.

Second, Cartabox needed to respond to new market demands, particularly in the furniture sector, where customers increasingly request a shift from polystyrene to cardboard-based protective elements. This required the ability to process new materials and develop sustainable packaging solutions without compromising efficiency.

Cartabox installed the Kongsberg Ultimate with Feeder & Stacker as a fully automated digital cutting production line.

The Ultimate complements the existing Kongsberg XL24, creating a clear distinction between customer service and production:
- The Kongsberg XL24 remains dedicated to sampling and development.
- The Kongsberg Ultimate is used as a true production line.

“Avoiding a whole series of different production stages and doing it all with a single line with automatic loading and unloading allows us to have reliable production times and lower production costs.”

Automation has delivered a significant increase in productivity at Cartabox. By consolidating multiple production stages into a single automated process, the Kongsberg Ultimate with Feeder & Stacker enables reliable production times and lower production costs.

Once loaded with sheets, the Kongsberg Ultimate with Feeder & Stacker can operate independently, including beyond normal working hours, depending on the job logic. This enables stable, predictable production planning while reducing the need for manual intervention.

Cartabox also moved small production runs onto the Ultimate because it guarantees product quality and speed, ensuring consistent output across different jobs.
In addition, the Ultimate supports the processing of a wide range of materials, from microflute to honeycomb board, enabling Cartabox to respond to growing demand for sustainable, low-impact packaging solutions.