- 0:00 Meet Cardston Enterprises
- 0:13 From traditional foils to digital embellishment
- 0:29 Removing the manufacturing bottleneck
- 0:43 Why the B1 format works for packaging
- 0:58 First time embellishment in-house
- 1:05 What this means for the future
- 1:14 New conversations with clients
- 1:21 A smooth installation, ready to go
Removing a Manufacturing Bottleneck
Before Scodix, Cardston’s traditional foil process created a production bottleneck that slowed down large projects. As Houston puts it, “one of the main benefits we’ve come across with Scodix is removing a bottleneck in our manufacturing process. It’s allowed us to streamline our production and move very quickly with some very large projects.”
The Scodix B1 format was central to solving this. Houston describes it as “a very, very large opportunity for us to basically eliminate this bottleneck,” giving Cardston the scale needed to keep large packaging projects moving without delay.
The Solution
For Cardston’s packaging clients, the B1 format’s 28×40 sheet size is a major advantage: it comes right off the press and heads straight into die cutting, with no extra handling steps in between. As Houston notes, “packaging clients, they’re especially happy with the B1 format.”
This marks the first time Cardston has had digital embellishment in-house, a shift Houston sees as foundational: “We see this innovation really helping us in the future.”
The Scodix installation itself was smooth from day one. “The install of the Scodix went especially well,” Houston says. “I think Scodix held their hand pretty well. We’re happy, we’re ready to go.”
The Result: New Conversations, New Possibilities
With digital embellishment now part of daily production, Cardston’s client conversations have already started to shift. Houston explains: “I’ve had a few conversations with clients already. They are asking us about the different types of embellishment, thinking of how to make some of their pieces unique in ways that we hadn’t thought of in the past.”
For Cardston, that shift opens the door to new business, not just faster production. As Houston summarizes: “It’ll open up some great doors, I think, for us and for our clients. Scodix is innovative and next level.”
The Result: Faster Production, Opening Great Doors of Opportunity
As Houston said, “I’ve had a few conversations with clients already, asking us about the different types of embellishment, thinking of how to make some of their pieces unique in ways that we hadn’t thought of in the past.”
FAQs
How does Scodix's B1 format help packaging production?
The B1 format produces a 28×40 sheet that goes straight from the press into die cutting, removing extra handling steps. This is especially valuable for packaging clients running large volumes, where it helps eliminate production bottlenecks and speeds up turnaround.
Can Scodix work alongside traditional foil processes?
Yes. Companies like Cardston Enterprises use Scodix digital embellishment to complement their existing traditional foil capabilities, giving them more flexibility to take on large or specialized projects without the bottlenecks of traditional tooling.
What does bringing embellishment in-house change for a converter?
Moving embellishment in-house, rather than relying on multiple external steps or vendors, lets converters like Cardston streamline production and respond faster to client requests for unique, differentiated finishes.
Is the Scodix installation process disruptive to production?
No. Cardston Enterprises reported a smooth, well-supported installation process, with the Scodix team guiding them through setup so their team could get up and running quickly.