Board Converting News, September 16, 2024

Höcker Polytechnik GmbH Expands Into NA Market With New NC Plant Germany based Höcker Polytechnik announced its ex- pansion into the North American market with plans for a new distribution and fabrication plant in North Carolina. Hocker Polytechnik Inc. will provide enhanced access to machines, parts, and services starting in 2025. Kernic Systems, as the North American partner and sales arm for Höcker Polytechnik, is poised to collabo- rate closely in this venture to help ensure superior ser- vice for the paper and packaging markets. With Kernic, the company said it can provide a comprehensive offer- ing of equipment, engineering, and after care services, along with faster delivery times of spare parts and appli- cation specific equipment. “Our expansion into North Carolina represents a strategic move to bolster operational efficiency and customer support for our North American clients,” said Philipp Koch, President of Hocker Polytechnik Inc. “By establishing a local presence, we are better positioned to meet the unique material recovery and filtration needs of our clients, driving sustainable and highly-efficient practices and reinforcing our role as a trusted provider of cutting-edge filtration and material recovery solutions. Our strong partnership and working alliance with Kernic Systems has seen the installation

of multiple world-class systems and application specific equipment over the past four years, with many more on the horizon.” Vanguard Cos. Names Coulborn As National Account Manager Kansas City, Missouri based Vanguard Companies an- nounced the appointment of Pete Coulborn as National Account Manager. “We are excited to welcome Pete to Vanguard Compa- nies where his industry insight, retail expertise, and pas- sion will help drive new growth opportunities,” said Chris Cummings, Executive Vice President of Sales. Pete brings extensive experience in national account management and new business development in the cor- rugated packaging and point-of-purchase display industry. He has led successful sales initiatives, implemented effec- tive strategies, and delivered customized solutions that have generated new business opportunities with major brands and retailers. Vanguard Companies is one of the industry’s leading corrugated merchandising solution partners. Its expertise in point-of-purchase displays, signage, retail-ready pack- aging, industrial packaging, and e-commerce packaging is demonstrated across every retail sector. For more information, visit vanguardpkg.com .

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