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In the printing and packaging industry where speed and quality are paramount, a silent saboteur may be wreaking havoc on operations. From frustrating paper jams and colour mismatches to costly downtime and employee health, inconsistent humidity levels can significantly impact productivity and profitability.
“Customers expect that if they want something printed, it’s going to be done quickly and with a high level of quality,” says Doug Waterston, technical sales for Kilmer Environmental. “And yet, paper sometimes has a mind of its own.”
In Canada, indoor humidity levels can fall as low as 10 per cent in the winter and as high as 90 per cent in the summer. Compounding the issue, Waterston adds, is the fact that a lot of printing facilities operate out of older buildings that are often referred to as “leaky construction” – meaning outdoor air easily penetrates the building. But many facilities are seeing benefits from humidity control systems, turning a potential liability into a strategic asset.
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