Board Converting News, March 9, 2026

Metsä Board Introduces New Product For Demanding Applications Norwalk, Connecticut based Metsä Board, a leading pro- ducer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, is introducing MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go, a new folding boxboard designed for demanding food and pharmaceutical packaging, sup- ported by Metsä Board Americas’ customer-centric supply chain model. Together, the product and supply concept help brand owners and converters move faster, reduce risk, and win new business in dynamic market conditions.

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ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com

ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.

AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net

AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.

MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go combines a high-quality, mul- tipurpose folding boxboard with predictable North Amer- ican availability and flexible delivery solutions, enabling customers to respond quickly to market changes while keeping inventories lean and operations reliable. Developed for fast-moving brand environments, MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go delivers consistent quality and dependable performance for regulated and sensitive end uses. The grade is OBA-free and features hard sizing, sup- porting reliable performance in frozen, food, and pharma- ceutical packaging applications while meeting stringent compliance requirements. MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go is produced at Metsä Board’s integrated mill in Husum, Sweden, and supplied to the Americas through Metsä Board Americas’ optimized sup- ply model, which includes U.S.-based inventory positions, forecast-driven replenishment, and customer-specific sup- ply solutions. This approach enables shorter lead times, improved availability, and greater planning confidence, without the need for customers to manage mill production cycles or excess stock. By leveraging local supply chain expertise and digital order visibility, Metsä Board Americas helps converters and brand owners accelerate time to market, reduce oper- ational complexity, and maintain continuity even in volatile supply environments. Michael George, VP, Sales FBB at Metsä Board Ameri- cas said, “With MetsäBoard Pro FBB Go and our Americas supply model, we help customers move faster—from qual- ification to commercialization—while reducing inventory risk and simplifying supply planning.”

CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com

Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.

CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com

Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.

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