Case Study: 4Packaging boosts gravure production automation and workflow efficiency with Hybrid Software PACKZ and CLOUDFLOW

4Packaging boosts gravure production with Hybrid Software, handling 140 cylinders a day

4Packaging, a leading gravure and embossing tool manufacturer in Germany and South Africa, faced a challenge in seamlessly connecting their proprietary MIS/ERP system with a high-performance prepress production system for preparing artwork and engraving cylinders. They needed a solution that could efficiently handle file preparation and output for gravure while ensuring robust integration with their existing in-house software. To address this, they turned to vendor Hybrid Software and its PACKZ and CLOUDFLOW products.

Hybrid Software implemented its PACKZ PDF editor and CLOUDFLOW workflow server, which integrated seamlessly with 4Packaging's MIS/ERP via a powerful API. This solution introduced workflow automation, intelligently supplying files to operators and removing manual steps. The results included a higher level of automation, a lower error rate, and accelerated correction cycles. 4Packaging's highly-qualified operators were able to focus on more complex tasks, and the company transformed its entire production to an efficient PDF workflow.

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