Foppa Fustelle: primacy of excellence

Foppa Fustelle has become the first diemaker in Italy to be certified by BOBST, world leader in die-cutter machinery.

Foppa Fustelle (Caravaggio, BG) has obtained an important recognition for the constant investments in research and development aimed at improving the performance of die-cutting systems: this commitment has been recognised by the Swiss company BOBST with the “Bobst Certified Die-Maker” certification, which guarantees a particular focus of attention on quality, productivity and the reliability of the production process and the dies manufactured. The results obtained from the dies render the systems the best-performing on the Italian market.

«Over the course of our company history - stated Franco Foppa Pedretti, president of Foppa Fustelle - technological research has always been accompanied by a particular focus on quality. Our goal has been one of constant improvement, both in terms of the production process and for the creation of our dies».

Technological answers

The new generation of die-cutter machines on the market offers ever-faster processing, but this depends on the systems responding to the specifications of the manufacturer. In order to guarantee consistent high performance, up to 12,000 strikes per hour, converters require high-quality cutting tools. Without these, there is a significant risk of productivity being reduced, partially negating the investment made in acquiring a high-performance die-cutting machine.

In proactively listening to the demands of its clients, Foppa Fustelle has recognised this potential for optimising the process, and was encouraged by BOBST to take part in the ambitious certification programme. This allows die-cutting systems to achieve excellent performance, with the aim, above all, of reducing start-up times. Furthermore, the tools are created to withstand the maximum die-cutting speed while maintaining consistent quality throughout the entire production process and guaranteeing increased durability.

The certification process

In line with characteristic Swiss precision, the certification process is particularly demanding, involving the company as a whole, from procurement to shipping. The technical infrastructure and processes were assessed in detail, and quality control was subjected to in-depth examination.

The result is an optimisation of internal processes, with important benefits in terms of manufacturing times and the quality of die-cutting systems.

Thanks to dedicated training programmes, the operators have acquired avant-garde manufacturing techniques. These will be continuously improved through an annual training programme involving BOBST specialists. This means that regular updates on the latest advances in technology will be guaranteed, with consequential benefits for the quality of Foppa dies.