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ployees make more timely decisions, effectively reducing downtime and boosting operational efficiency. The session Effectively Deploy Generative AI in Pack- aging and Processing rounded out the AI discussions by showcasing how AI-powered techniques—like machine learning, generative design, and deep learning—are en- hancing efficiency, customization, and sustainability in
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Haire Group is the premier provider of new machinery for the corrugated industry. From the Apstar line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters, the Encore line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters, and the Engico flexo folder glu- er, Haire is able to pair clients with the best machinery solu- tions for the best value to meet their needs. Haire Group’s service department helps its customers maximize uptime and profitability through superior 24/7 service and support, a pre-install training center, and over a million dollars’ worth of spare parts at their offices just outside of Chicago. Haire Group has been the industry’s #1 pre-owned machinery bro- ker and plant equipment appraiser since 1976. HarperLove is the leading provider of specialty adhesives, performance additives, and wet-strength resins to corru- gated packaging manufacturers. With the largest and most experienced field service and technical support team posi- tioned throughout the U.S. and Latin America, HarperLove has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding service and delivering demonstrable performance improve- ments. HarperLove’s renowned services include not only innovative product development and custom product for- mulation, but also machine and process assessments, ad- hesive formula adjustments, machine tuning, detailed ser- vice reporting, and more. HARPERLOVE www.HarperLove.com Kernic Systems has been a leading global provider of re- cycling equipment solutions since 1978. For over 40 years, Kernic Systems has provided balers, air conveying and dust collection systems, shredders, industrial vacuums, and re- cycling equipment to a wide range of markets. Today, Ker- nic Systems serves customers with an expanded offering of standard products and custom-engineered systems through three primary business divisions: Recycling Solu- tions, Dust Collection and Air Pollution Control, and Material Handling. Kiwiplan provides state-of-the-art software solutions to cor- rugated, folding carton, plastics and flexible packaging fa- cilities around the globe. Kiwiplan’s Total Solution delivers comprehensive, seamless real-time flow of information from sales order management to dynamic total plant scheduling and inventory control through shipping. With deep manu- facturing and distribution expertise, Kiwiplan knows the specific problems customers face and provides the spe- cialized software they need to adapt, compete, and win in today's rapidly changing world. KERNIC SYSTEMS www.kernicsystems.com KIWIPLAN www.kiwiplan.com
packaging. Through tools like generative adversarial net- works (GANs) for rapid prototyping and AI-driven 3D print- ing for custom packaging, this session demonstrated how AI can optimize packaging design, improve quality control, and predict equipment failures, transforming both front-of- fice and manufacturing processes. Exhibitors at PACK EXPO also unveiled AI-driven pre- dictive maintenance solutions, allowing manufacturers to address equipment issues before they escalate. From AI-enhanced diagnostics to real-time monitoring systems, these solutions are helping companies maintain quality, reduce unexpected downtime, and achieve consistent op- erational performance. By integrating AI across the pack- aging and processing industries, companies are not only meeting today’s demands for efficiency and reliability but are also paving the way for smarter, more resilient manu- facturing practices. A Show For The Future Reflecting on nearly 20 years of attending PACK EXPO, I’ve seen the industry’s challenges and innovations evolve significantly. What once seemed ambitious—sustainable packaging, adaptable automation, integrated safety—is now fundamental. The 2024 show reinforced that the in- dustry is not only keeping pace with these trends but setting the stage for the future. Simona Georgescu is the Founder and President at Addu- co Communications, Inc. Simona Georgescu
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