High Point, North Carolina based Packrite, a premium, high-graphic corrugated packaging converter, is redefining the efficiency of large-format offset print production. In a strategic move to offer customers unparalleled quality, consistency and speed, the company has announced the purchase of a new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 164, 8-color press. The installation, scheduled for spring 2026 at its High Point, North Carolina facility, marks a significant initiative in Packrite’s ability to further support complex, high-end packaging with digital-level speed and agility.
“We’ve spent years searching for a solution that combines the flexibility of digital with the superior quality of offset,” said Michael Drummond, CEO of Packrite. “When Koenig & Bauer presented the Rapida 164 with its ultra-short make-readies and a 7-color expanded gamut, we knew we had found the answer. This press allows us to compete for the most demanding short-run jobs while maintaining the premium quality that our business is built on.”
The Rapida 164 features automated color control and 7-color expanded gamut printing, allowing Packrite to convert a high volume of spot colors to expanded gamut. This process dramatically reduces waste during setup. Make-readies can be completed in as little as five minutes. Packrite believes this shift will align better with their customer needs, helping brands to move from concept to shelf more nimbly…