As one of the longest-standing names in photopolymer plate production, primarily for the packaging industry, KB Polymers has evolved into more than a high-quality plate supplier. ‘Our team’s design, artwork creation and origination expertise, in conjunction with DuPont Cyrel’s cutting edge software and production technology, add value to brand owners and their converters,’ maintains KB Group operations manager, Ricky Maconi. ‘Our sales consultants have the knowledge and technical backup support to solve customers’ most challenging origination and production issues. Many of our dedicated and well-trained staff complement, who started their careers with Kiley Baker 20 to 30 years ago, have continuously honed their technical skills to stay up to date with technological advances.’
MD Rew Wannenburg reports that although there have been many challenges through the years, the Covid-19 pandemic has tested the resilience of the group’s team as well as that of its customers and suppliers.
‘It has forced everyone to think outside the box, making innovation and diversification a necessity not only to survive but to thrive during this challenging time. Many companies, such as DuPont Cyrel and Rotocon, have formed new business partnerships (PPM Festive 2020). We trust that our relationship with them as a platemaking equipment and consumables manufacturer and local distributor will grow from strength to strength.’
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