TC Transcontinental expands flexible packaging production with Titan SR800

TC Transcontinental is Canada’s largest printer, with operations in print, flexible packaging, publishing and digital media. In May 2014 it acquired Capri Packaging, a producer of flexible packaging based in two locations in Clinton, Missouri from Schreiber food. As part of an expansion plan to meet increased demand for flexible packaging, the Titan SR800 slitter rewinder was added to the existing fleet of slitter rewinders operating within the TC Transcontinental Packaging division.

The SR800 was selected over other brands as the staff at TC Transcontinental Packaging have prior experience with Titan slitter rewinders, in addition to the compatibility of accessories and the ability to consolidate the new machine into the existing Titan maintenance scheduling.

Jeff Lasley, general manager of TC Transcontinental Packaging, said: ‘The reliability and performance of our existing Titan fleet of slitter rewinders, plus the service and support we get from Atlas Converting made the choice of the Titan SR800 easy for us. Our operators are already familiar with the operation of Titan machines and the new machine can be integrated into our existing maintenance schedule. This allows us to get the SR800 up to operational production in the shortest time in order to meet our high expectations.’

Rod Balke, maintenance team leader at TC Transcontinental Packaging, added: ‘Our history with Atlas Titan slitters has been extremely positive. The SR800 is a quality product delivering excellent web control and final roll profile. We have Titan slitters that have been in operation for 20 years. Atlas has supported those products and continue to do so today.’

‘The North American packaging market has always been an important market for both Atlas and Titan slitter rewinders,’ explained Barrie Homewood, Titan sales and marketing director. ‘Our ongoing commitment to continual product development and customer support allow our customers to expand and grow their businesses with the confidence that they can rely on us to support on them at every step.’