Introduction
When a growing packaging plant needs speed, reliability and low waste, equipment choice matters. In the second half of 2023 a Vietnamese customer searching for a high speed flute laminator found FENGCHI at Vietnam PrintPack 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City — and the results exceeded expectations.
The customer’s challenge
The customer had been using an older-brand flute laminator with limited speed. As order volume rose, throughput became the bottleneck. They actively searched for a new high speed flute laminator and connected with FENGCHI in late 2023.
Why they chose FENGCHI
At the Vietnam PrintPack exhibition (September 2023) the customer visited FENGCHI’s booth and evaluated the exhibited machine. Key reasons they purchased on the spot:
- Immediate demonstration of the machine’s capabilities.
- Confidence in machine build quality and service.
- Desire to buy the exact exhibited unit and have it delivered directly to the factory.
A contract was signed at the exhibition and payment completed immediately after the customer returned to the company.
Delivery, installation and first-day performance
- The exhibited machine was transported directly to the customer’s factory after the show.
- Installation took place right after a one-day break (Sunday).
- First-day running speed: peaked over 17,000 sheets/hour, with an average speed of 16,000 sheets/hour.
- In regular operation the machine often runs above 18,000 sheets/hour while maintaining stable performance.
Business impact
The machine delivered measurable gains across the operation:
- Daily capacity: the customer now laminates more than 100,000 sheets per working day on average.
- Quality: virtually no defective products and negligible material waste.
- Operator productivity and earnings: the machine operator rapidly became proficient and — being paid piece-rate — saw his salary nearly double thanks to the higher throughput.
- Management satisfaction: the customer’s management reported significant production efficiency gains and improved cost control.
After-sales support
FENGCHI maintains regular contact with the machine operator, tracking machine condition and offering ongoing support. The customer has shared several machine videos and feedback confirming stable operation and ease of use.
Why this matters for printing and packaging maufacturers
This real-world example highlights three important buyer takeaways when evaluating flute laminator equipment:
- Real demos matter. Seeing the machine in action at exhibitions can speed purchase decisions.
- Throughput and stability are more valuable than peak speed alone. Predictable, stable production (16–18k sheets/hr) delivered consistent daily output.
- Total cost of ownership includes quality and labor impact. Reduced waste and faster lines can improve margins and even double operator earnings on piece-rate pay.
Ready to Transform Your Production Line?
Is your current flute laminator holding your business back? Let us show you how a FENGCHI high-speed corrugated laminating machine can drive your growth, improve your bottom line, and make your operators and your boss equally happy.
Contact FENGCHI today for a consultation and discover how we can help you achieve your production goals.
Read how a Vietnamese printer replaced an old flute laminator with FENGCHI’s high speed model after Vietnam PrintPack 2023—achieving up to 18,000 sheets/hour, near-zero waste and doubled operator pay.
