Kissel+Wolf Australia is revolutionising packaging production across Australia and New Zealand through its partnership with the OPAL ANZ Group, a recognised leader in fibre-based packaging. The alliance brings together cutting-edge digital printing, automation, and workflow integration technologies that enable faster, more flexible, and more sustainable packaging solutions. With the installation of multiple Hanway inkjet presses, iECHO digital cutting systems, and Esko Automation Engine software, OPAL now operates a seamlessly connected production environment capable of delivering fully completed campaigns from design to delivery—all within record time.

The new installations have elevated OPAL’s capabilities across several of its specialty sites, transforming its service delivery and enhancing production efficiency. OPAL’s investment in Kissel+Wolf’s solutions underscores its continued commitment to innovation and customer responsiveness. The result is a network of digitally enabled sites producing vibrant, customised corrugated and carton board packaging with unprecedented turnaround speed and consistency across multiple locations. As OPAL’s leadership shared in a new testimonial video, the integrated system has reduced rework, improved colour fidelity, and empowered the company to respond rapidly to brand demands for short-run, high-impact packaging.

Kissel+Wolf’s approach centres on full workflow integration—connecting design, printing, cutting, gluing, and automation into one cohesive process. Hanway’s digital presses deliver high-quality, full-colour print on corrugated materials for short to medium runs, while iECHO’s precision cutting tables provide automated finishing flexibility. Esko’s Automation Engine ties the workflow together, ensuring accuracy and efficiency from prepress to production. “Our partnership with OPAL demonstrates how technology can elevate packaging from a production process to a competitive advantage,” a Kissel+Wolf spokesperson said. “By integrating best-in-class solutions, we’re helping customers unlock creativity, reduce waste, and accelerate their time to market.”

With its consultative approach and strong focus on ROI, sustainability, and scalability, Kissel+Wolf continues to lead the digital transformation of packaging in the ANZ market. The partnership with OPAL stands as a powerful example of how innovation and collaboration can redefine packaging efficiency and creativity across an entire region.