Superior Lithographics Invests in BW Papersystems’ SheetRunner to Advance Carton Production Capabilities

Superior Lithographics Invests in BW Papersystems’ SheetRunner to Advance Carton Production Capabilities

 

In a continued show of confidence and collaboration, Superior Lithographics has once again partnered with BW Papersystems, this time investing in a new SheetRunner Sheeter to further expand production capacity and improve operational flexibility at its Los Angeles facility.

Superior Lithographics is a key supplier to the food and beverage packaging industry, specializing in high-graphic folding cartons and large-format litho labels. With packaging demand on the rise, particularly in heavier caliper substrates, the company sought a solution to help meet both volume and material-handling challenges.

“We are proud to add an additional state-of-the-art sheeter to our portfolio, and I know our sheeter teams are excited to tackle this opportunity,” said Jeff Ku, President and General Manager of Superior Lithographics. “It’s refreshing to work with a partner that shares similar company vision and values. The SheetRunner sets a great foundation for the next stage of success for our team members and our customers.”

The new SheetRunner Sheeter will operate alongside Superior’s existing SheetWizard—also supplied by BW Papersystems nearly a decade ago. While the SheetWizard will continue to handle lighter caliper boards and papers, the SheetRunner is configured specifically for high-volume processing of 16pt and heavier board stocks. Key technical features such as a robust decurling system and high-speed splicer position the sheeter to deliver both precision and productivity.

Ku noted that Superior selected BW Papersystems once again due to the reliability, output performance, and equipment longevity experienced with their previous installation. But beyond the machine specifications, it was the partnership-focused approach that solidified the decision.

“The BW Papersystems team has shown a genuine commitment to understanding our specific application needs and delivering a solution that fits seamlessly into our operations,” said Ku. “They’ve worked closely with us to ensure the installation and ramp-up support our performance goals and operator development.”

This investment reflects Superior Lithographics broader strategy to combine equipment innovation with workforce enablement—training new operators and creating advancement pathways through technology adoption.
As packaging converters seek to optimize throughput while maintaining quality and flexibility, partnerships like the one between BW Papersystems and Superior Lithographics underscore the value of long-term supplier relationships and custom-fit equipment strategies.

With the acquisition of the ServoPro we have notably reduced the set up time and also increased the productivity of the machine both in quality and quantity.
Luca Lazzaroni, CEO of Icierre Pack, Italy
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