A Major Milestone: The Heidelberg Boardmaster Press Is Live!

Last week marked a thrilling chapter in Southern Champion Tray’s journey—our new Heidelberg Boardmaster Press was officially commissioned and is now fully operational!

This isn’t just a new piece of equipment, it’s a reflection of years of vision, planning, and teamwork coming to life. From the moment this investment was first imagined to the final stages of installation and commissioning, it has taken a remarkable effort across multiple teams and partners to make it happen.

To celebrate this milestone, we gathered our team alongside Heidelberg leaders—including special guests from Germany—for a time of reflection, appreciation, and excitement about what’s ahead. It was a meaningful moment to pause and recognize just how far we’ve come and to thank the many hands and hearts who made it possible. Seeing our people stand shoulder to shoulder with the press in full operation was a powerful reminder of what teamwork, trust, and innovation can achieve.

We are especially proud of and grateful for:

• Our internal champions—the production, engineering, operations, and facilities teams who made every modification, milestone, and move look seamless.
• Our Boardmaster installation team, who embraced new challenges and technologies with energy and excellence.
• Our vendor partners, including Heidelberg’s team, whose close collaboration and support ensured an efficient, customized commissioning process.
• The support crews behind the scenes, from logistics and safety to leadership and planning, who kept everything on track.

What made this installation extraordinary wasn’t just the speed or the technology, it was the people. Their dedication, coordination, and relentless drive to move SCT forward with excellence exemplifies what it means to be a Customer Champion™.

We’re excited about what the Heidelberg Boardmaster unlocks for our customers: faster runs, enhanced print quality, expanded capabilities, and sustainable packaging that’s second to none.

Want to see the press in action? Check out the video from last week’s celebration to get a behind-the-scenes look at this historic moment.

This press is just the beginning. The future is in motion—and we’re just getting started.