Paper & Board Conversion

This area supports some key activities in our games business.

The main processes in this department are:

• High output Bobst die-cutting
• Platen die-cutting
• Gameboard Manufacturing
• Two case making cells producing high quality gameboards for products such as Monopoly, Risk & Cluedo.
• Cutting/collation
• Laminating cell

Printing

This area employs the latest in Computer to Plate Technology.

The equipment supporting this process is:

• A five colour and coater printing press
• Closed loop monitoring system
• Two colour press
• Digital Pre-Press facilities for imposition and plate-making
• Digital file archiving

Assembly

Our main assembly area has a selection of high speed rigid lid & box production lines, capable of producing 400,000 units per week.

• Servo driven rigid lid and box production equipment
• Automated component insertion
• Integrated shrink-wrapping and final product pack off
• Direct interfacing with shipping via a central conveyor system
• Vision systems to ensure accurate product configuration

Lean Manufacturing techniques such as "Formula 1" changeovers and automated material movement and control combine with technology to deliver cost competitiveness with best-in-class quality.

Puzzle Production

The jigsaw puzzle manufacturing area in Hasbro Ireland is a dedicated area for the production of high quality low cost puzzles.

The equipment supporting this product range consists of:

• High Speed Laminator
• 2 Auto-feed Sheridan Die-cutting presses (one mono and one dual)
• Rigid box manufacturing line
• Collation area for producing puzzle assortments

We also have an extensive range of cutting dies available for sizes ranging from children’s inlay puzzles up to 3,000 piece puzzles