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The Perfect Combo Get Peak Performance From Your Equipment with Matched Component Sets
plications, while Travis Moellers of CTI Cutting Dies em- phasized the importance of precision tooling. Kirsty Drury, Application Engineer at Henkel Corporation, highlighted advancements in adhesives, and Gayle Harrop, Executive Vice President at Tamarack Products Inc., explored win- dow patching technology. Bill Rice, Product Manager at Heidelberg USA Inc., brought his expertise in folder glu- ers and carton styles, while Erich Murray of TPC Printing + Packaging delved into the production of rigid boxes. Throughout the event, participants engaged in ses- sions designed to provide a holistic understanding of the
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industry. These included an overview of the $10 billion paperboard packaging market in the U.S. and Canada, an exploration of growth trends, and an examination of the sustainability initiatives driving the industry forward, including innovations in recycling and forestry practices. The industry’s commitment to planting five trees for ev- ery one harvested has resulted in a 49 percent increase in tree populations over the last 50 years. Sessions also explored the potential of cutting-edge technologies like 3D fiber products, which offer biodegradable solutions to replace plastics in packaging. Technical expertise was at the heart of our Boot Camp event. Participants learned about the intricacies of pa- permaking, gaining a greater appreciation for processes like pulping, refining, and coating, as well as the unique properties of various paperboard grades, including Sol- id Bleached Sulfate (SBS), Folding Boxboard (FBB), and Coated Recycled Board (CRB). The event also featured hands-on sessions exploring folder gluer operations and the transformation of flat blanks into sophisticated cartons. Attendees explored modular designs, advanced quality control measures, and the application of innovative tech- nologies like image inspection modules and extrusion glu- ing systems. Discussions on rigid box fundamentals show- cased the durability, reusability, and luxury aesthetics that these packages bring to premium markets like cosmetics, electronics, and specialty foods. “Our Fall Folding Carton Boot Camp wasn’t just about Folding Carton Boot Camp graduates and Emily Leonczyk, Ex- ecutive Director/VP of PPC (far left), and Ben Markens, Presi- dent of PPC (far right), showcase their completion certificates.
That’s why the engineers at ARC International have focused their skills and talents on crafting perfect matches between the components that must work in tandem on your flexo folder gluers and die-cutters: • Anilox Rollers and Ink Chambers • Anilox and Wiper Rollers • Feed and Pull Rollers • Glue and Meter Rollers You can achieve the press speeds and print quality you need to fill your most demanding orders by pairing your team with The ARChitects of Flexo . Contact ARC today to learn how these engineered matches of flexo folder gluer and die-cutter components (new or reconditioned) can help you achieve a more perfect union of production and profits.
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