{"id":27859,"date":"2026-07-23T10:21:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sipack.it\/?p=27859"},"modified":"2026-07-23T10:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:22:02","slug":"sipack-revamping-the-interview-with-mauro-negri-of-scatolificio-galbiatese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sipack.it\/en\/sipack-revamping-the-interview-with-mauro-negri-of-scatolificio-galbiatese\/","title":{"rendered":"SIPACK REVAMPING: THE INTERVIEW WITH MAURO NEGRI OF SCATOLIFICIO GALBIATESE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scatolificiogalbiatese.it\/\">Scatolificio Galbiatese S.A.S.<\/a>, based in the province of Lecco, is today a well-established player in the corrugated cardboard packaging sector. Founded in 1976, the company has evolved from an artisanal business into an organized production structure, while staying true to its founding values. The arrival of Mauro Negri, son of the founders, has helped drive technological development and process modernization even further: we speak with him about it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How is Scatolificio Galbiatese positioned in the market today?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are a specialized company that competes thanks to a flexible production structure, capable of responding quickly to customer needs and guaranteeing a high level of customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years we have pursued a growth path focused on automation and the introduction of line technologies, with the goal of increasing efficiency and service capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This path fits into current market dynamics, which are increasingly oriented toward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>integration between production and logistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>just-in-time production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>greater packaging customization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>small and medium runs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>automation of production lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How is your production capacity structured today?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company covers a total area of around 5,500 square meters, recently expanded with a new 1,600 square meter building. This expansion has made it possible to reorganize production and logistics flows, improving operational efficiency and order management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What technologies are part of your machinery today?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company covers a total area of around 5,500 square meters, recently expanded with a new 1,600 square meter building. Our production department combines proven solutions with cutting-edge technologies to ensure maximum flexibility, production capacity, and high quality standards. The machinery fleet includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automation and logistics:<\/strong> end-of-line fully supported by automatic palletizing and strapping systems, ensuring secure packaging and protected shipments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-productivity converting lines (Flexo Folder Gluers):<\/strong> ideal for optimized industrial production of regular slotted containers and corrugated cardboard packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-line die-cutting and printing:<\/strong> 2 platen die-cutters equipped with integrated flexo print units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexibility and short-run management: <\/strong>dedicated systems for short-run production, with native technology for using fanfold cardboard (continuous form), ideal for optimizing format changeovers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advanced customization: <\/strong>digital printer and large-format plotter for custom projects, sample production, and high-definition graphics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Investments and impact<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investments in recent years have involved both the expansion of facilities and the introduction of new technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This has made it possible to increase production capacity, improve product quality, and make processes more efficient, particularly in the end-of-line and logistics phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Collaboration with Sipack<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s in this context that the collaboration with Sipack S.r.l. comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We chose to carry out the revamping of a Sipack line because we wanted to open up to a new type of market, and at this stage, purchasing a second-hand line was the solution best suited to our needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This choice was supported by our awareness of the solidity and reliability of Sipack machines, which have consistently demonstrated steady performance and long operational life over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1.png 2000w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-1030x1030.png 1030w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-1500x1500.png 1500w, https:\/\/sipack.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/galbiatese-1-705x705.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Technical intervention<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-color Sipack casemaker was completely refurbished, with targeted work on mechanical components, control systems, and wear parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the line was already in good operating condition, the revamping made it possible to quickly restore the system&#8217;s original reliability and bring it up to current production standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of this result is above all the quality of the starting point: Sipack machines are designed for long-term performance, and this structural robustness is what makes revamping a truly effective intervention, not just a temporary fix. On a solid mechanical structure, capable of maintaining its production capabilities over time, overhaul work can deliver concrete, reliable performance; on a less robust base, the same intervention would not have guaranteed the same level of reliability. It is precisely this combination \u2014 machinery built to perform over time and targeted revamping \u2014 that makes the difference between generic used equipment and a safe, long-term investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The role of the new Royal counter ejector<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete the line, a <strong>new Royal counter ejector<\/strong> was installed, with the aim of improving efficiency and production continuity by optimizing the handling of finished product output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of new equipment specifically at this point in the line is no coincidence: this is where much of the production continuity is determined, especially when working with short runs and frequent format changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a fully independent unit, top-loading and built entirely with direct-drive motors: a solution that reduces vibrations and maintenance requirements, maintaining precision and efficiency even at high production rates. Royal can be installed on any existing flexo folder gluers, including those from other manufacturers, ensuring product loading that eliminates the counting and stacking issues typical of frequent format changes, reducing downtime and improving cycle regularity. This is an investment that pairs the reliability of a refurbished line with a modern, reliable end-of-line solution capable of promptly meeting the demands for customization and speed that characterize today&#8217;s packaging market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Looking to the future<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revamping of the Sipack line represents one stage in an ongoing evolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We want to keep growing without losing the flexibility that sets us apart,&#8221; explains Negri. &#8220;Investing in reliable technologies, as our choice of Sipack shows, allows us to open up to new markets while maintaining the same response times that our longtime customers expect from us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next step still looks toward automation and the integration of production and logistics, continuing in the same direction that has guided investments in recent years: responding quickly to increasingly small and customized runs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scatolificio Galbiatese S.A.S., based in the province of Lecco, is today a well-established player in the corrugated cardboard packaging sector. Founded in 1976, the company has evolved from an artisanal business into an organized production structure, while staying true to its founding values. 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