In this episode of Commit to Print, powered by Graphco, we sit down with Graphco President Chris Manley to discuss a significant development for printers navigating the growing convergence of commercial and packaging work.

As customer demands evolve, printers are being asked to do more with every press investment. In response, RMGT has expanded its proven 9 Series platform with the introduction of the RMGT 970PX, a press designed to bridge commercial offset and folding carton production without compromise.

Convergence in Action: The RMGT 970PX

The RMGT 970PX runs a 25" x 38" sheet and supports board stocks up to 31-point, covering roughly 99 percent of folding carton applications. This capability allows both commercial printers and packaging producers to take on the vast majority of carton work at a significantly lower total manufacturing cost than a traditional 41-inch offset press or a digital alternative.

As Chris explains, convergence is no longer optional. A commercial printer’s next press must be capable of handling packaging when the opportunity arises. The 970PX is designed to do exactly that, operating as a high-performance commercial press most days of the week while transitioning seamlessly to heavy board and carton production as needed. The result is higher press utilization, greater flexibility, and improved return on investment.

Mark-Free Handling, LED Curing, and Profitability

The 970PX also delivers the sheet handling and curing performance required for packaging applications. Mark-free sheet transport protects surface quality, while RMGT’s industry-leading curing options including LED, UV, and hybrid configurations ensure fast turnaround and immediate finishing.

RMGT remains the global leader in LED curing, with more than 1,000 installations worldwide and thousands of RMGT 9 Series presses operating daily. That experience translates into exceptional print quality, low total cost of ownership, ease of operation, and long-term reliability.

For both commercial and packaging printers, the RMGT 970PX represents a practical path forward. It is a press built to support convergence, reduce production costs, and help printers earn more profit on every folding carton job they produce.