Corrugated production
Built for the production pressures only corrugated converters know.
Corrugated production runs on throughput, speed, and consistency. High job volumes, short lead times, frequent changeovers, and unforgiving board variation — every shift puts pressure on quality, labour, and margin. Kongsberg has been engineering solutions for exactly this environment for over 60 years.
- 60+ years of corrugated expertise
- 100+ countries served worldwide
- 3 table series built for your volume
- 24/7 global support and service network
Your bottlenecks
The pressures that eat into corrugated production every day.
These are not abstract challenges. They are the daily realities of corrugated converting — and every one of them has a direct impact on output, margin, and customer satisfaction.
01
Throughput pressure
Order volumes keep rising. Manual or slower cutting simply cannot keep pace — especially on multi-batch runs where every idle second compounds.
02
Short lead times
Customers expect fast turnaround. Long setup times between jobs and slow tool changes eat directly into your delivery windows.
03
Frequent changeovers
Running dozens of different jobs daily means constant switching. Every minute lost to changeovers is lost revenue and throughput.
04
Crease and cut quality
Inconsistent crease depth, board crushing, or cut-through issues cause rework and customer complaints — costly in time and reputation.
05
Varying board quality
Board stock is rarely uniform. Thickness variation and flute structure differences demand a system that adapts — not one that stops or wastes material.
06
Labour dependency
Skilled operators are hard to find and retain. Heavy reliance on manual handling limits scalability and increases operational risk across shifts.
How we solve it
Every bottleneck has a direct Kongsberg answer.
Kongsberg solutions are built around your production reality — not a generic cutting spec. Each challenge maps directly to a capability built into the platform.
Higher throughput - without adding headcount
High-acceleration cutting heads and automated board feeding mean more output from the same team and floor space. Cutting speeds up to 165+ m/min keep production moving even on complex nested jobs.
Faster job changeovers
Dedicated tool positions for cutting, creasing, and perforating mean no tool swaps mid-production. Software-driven job queuing lets operators switch between jobs without stopping the table.
Consistent crease quality on every sheet
Kongsberg corrugated tooling is purpose-engineered for board variation. Precision crease tools maintain exact depth and pressure regardless of flute type or board weight, eliminating rework.
Less waste, better material yield
Intelligent nesting software optimises sheet layouts to reduce waste. Accurate registration on every sheet means fewer test cuts, fewer rejected boards, and lower material cost per job.
Reduced labour dependency
Automated loading, cutting, and stacking free your team from repetitive manual handling. One operator can manage multiple tables — reducing cost per unit and protecting you from staffing risk.
A system that grows with your volume
Start with manual feed and expand to full feeder and stacker automation when volume demands it. The same table platform supports your growth from entry-level to high-volume industrial production.
Your role
What matters most depends on where you sit.
Kongsberg solutions deliver value across the organisation — from boardroom to production floor.
Business owner
Protect your margin. Justify the investment.
Higher output from the same footprint. Lower cost per cut. Faster ROI through reduced labour, less waste, and the ability to take on more volume without adding headcount.
- Faster payback period vs. conventional cutting
- Scalable from entry-level to industrial production
- 60-month Care Plan options for predictable operating costs
Production manager
Hit your output targets. Every shift.
A system that keeps pace with your job mix — fast changeovers, no tool swaps, automated board handling, and consistent quality regardless of operator skill level.
- Software-driven job queuing across multiple tables
- Dedicated tool positions - no mid-job interruptions
- Consistent crease quality across board types and batches
Operator
Work smarter. Less repetition. Better results.
Intuitive job loading, automatic registration, and assisted board handling mean less manual effort per job — and confidence that the output will be right first time.
- Guided job setup - no specialist knowledge required
- Automated feeding eliminates repetitive board loading
- Barcode and mark reading for instant job registration
Find your setup
Which production model fits your operation?
Corrugated converters operate across a wide range of volumes and job types. Find the configuration that matches your production reality.
High-volume industrial
Maximum throughput. Continuous production.
For converters running high volumes of corrugated box, tray, and display jobs with minimal tolerance for downtime or quality variation.
- Cutting tableKongsberg Ultimate 64 or 66
- AutomationFeeder and Stacker (pallet-to-pallet)
- ToolingMulti-position corrugated creasing and cutting kit
- SoftwareiPC with nesting and job queue management
Corrugated plus display
Versatile production across board types.
For converters who run both corrugated packaging and display work — needing flexibility across materials, tooling types, and job formats.
- Cutting tableKongsberg Ultimate 44 or 64
- AutomationFeeder and Stacker with underside camera option
- ToolingCreasing, cutting, and perforating — display-ready
- SoftwareiPC with PrintFactory layout integration
Short-run and growth
Start lean. Scale when ready.
For operations entering corrugated digital finishing or growing into higher volumes — a scalable entry point that expands with your business.
- Cutting tableKongsberg C or Ultimate 24
- AutomationManual feed - Feeder upgrade path available
- ToolingCore corrugated creasing and cutting kit
- SoftwareiPC standard workflow
Full ecosystem
Every part of the system solves a specific production problem.
Kongsberg is not just a cutting table. The full ecosystem — table, tooling, software, and automation — is designed to work together and address the real pressures of corrugated production.
Cutting tables
The production engine
High-acceleration cutting platforms built specifically for corrugated board — handling single, double, and triple wall material with consistent precision at production speeds.
Solves: throughput pressure, throughput speed, quality consistency
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Corrugated tooling
Precision at the point of cut
Purpose-built crease tools, cutting blades, and perforation tools engineered for corrugated board variation — maintaining correct depth and pressure regardless of flute type or board weight.
Solves: crease quality, board variation, rework and waste
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Production software
Smarter job management
iPC software handles job import, nesting, queue management, and registration — reducing setup time per job and enabling one operator to manage multiple tables simultaneously.
Solves: changeover time, operator dependency, material waste
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Automation
Pallet-to-pallet without the labour
The Feeder and Stacker automates board loading and finished stack sorting — eliminating idle time between sheets and freeing operators from repetitive handling tasks across the full shift.
Solves: labour cost, manual handling, production continuity
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Proof
Trusted by corrugated converters worldwide.
"The combination of high-speed cutting with the automated board feeding ensured we were able to increase our overall production capacity significantly — without adding headcount."
Esteve Amat, General Manager — Embamat
"The investment in the automated Feeder and Stacker ensures that we can achieve more in less time. The throughput increase is significant — and quality has never been more consistent."
Corrugated converter — Northern Europe
FAQ
Questions corrugated buyers ask us most.
Yes. Kongsberg tables are built to handle single, double, and triple wall corrugated board. The Feeder and Stacker supports board thickness up to 50 mm and rigid board weights up to 30 kg per sheet. Tooling is available for all board types and flute structures.
Kongsberg corrugated creasing tools are purpose-built to maintain correct crease depth and pressure regardless of board thickness variation or flute type. Combined with software-driven pressure control, the system adapts automatically — eliminating the manual trial-and-error typically needed when switching board stock.
The Feeder and Stacker feeds at up to 2 boards per minute and eliminates idle time between sheets. Combined with the optional underside camera — which removes the need for manual registration checks — customers typically report saving 20-30 minutes per job and significant increases in overall daily output, depending on job mix.
Yes — with automated board feeding and software-driven job queuing, one operator can manage multiple tables simultaneously. The Feeder and Stacker handles repetitive loading and unloading, freeing the operator to focus on job setup, quality checking, and downstream tasks.
The Feeder and Stacker is available as an upgrade to existing compatible Kongsberg tables as well as a new purchase. If you want to start with manual feed and automate later, the table platform is designed to support that upgrade path. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your current machine.
Payback period depends on your current production volume, labour costs, and job mix — but key drivers include reduced labour cost per unit, higher throughput from the same floor space, reduced material waste through better nesting, and lower cost of rework. We recommend speaking to a Kongsberg specialist for a production-specific ROI assessment.
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