Baysek Solutions Ships First Baby Baysek
die-cutting technology at a more accessible price point. The machine can handle multiple materials and cut multi- ple parts on the same die. In a press release announcing the launch of Baby Bay- sek this spring, CEO Jeff Jensen shared: “We immediately thought of a few plants that could thrive with an updated small-scale die-cutter. Having worked with Darren Leigh, Managing Director at Caribbean Packaging in Trinidad & Tobago, very closely over the years, I knew that the new machine would be a perfect fit for them. Once they saw how safe and easy it was to run, it basically sold itself.” HarperLove Acquires ChromaScape’s Corrugated Products Business Charlotte, North Carolina based HarperLove, a portfolio
In a recent LinkedIn post, Baysek Solutions shared that it has shipped its first Baysek HF-101 “Baby Baysek” to Ca- ribbean Packaging, a corrugated manufacturer based in Trinidad & Tobago. Introduced to the market earlier this year, the HF-101 is a hand-fed, reciprocating flatbed die cutter with a max- imum sheet size of 50”x50” inches. Following the tried- and-tested Baysek principle, the machine requires only two operators and offers nick-free and dust-free opera- tion, along with improved safety compared with existing hand-fed die-cutting solutions. Designed as an entry-level solution for small and me- dium-sized plants, the HF-101 brings Baysek’s small-scale
company of HBM Holdings and a leading provider of adhesives, performance addi- tives, and technical solutions for the corru- gated packaging industry, has announced the acquisition of the corrugated products business of ChromaScape, formerly known as CEL Chemical. The acquisition expands HarperLove’s customer relationships in key geographies, and further enhances HBM Holdings’ packaging adhesives plat- form. The acquired business includes a port- folio of specialty products serving corru- gated box manufacturers, including LBX®, a borax and caustic replacement for starch batches; CorrMax®, performance-en- hancement additives; and WaterGuard®, wet-strength resins. “This acquisition is a natural fit for Harp- erLove and another step forward in our long-term growth strategy,” said Kenny Messer, President & CEO of HarperLove. “ChromaScape has built strong relation- ships with corrugators across key markets. By combining those relationships with HarperLove’s technical expertise, man- ufacturing capabilities, and commitment to customer service, we can deliver even greater value to our customers.” The acquisition broadens HarperLove’s reach within the corrugated packaging in- dustry and enhances its ability to support customers across additional regions. “We are excited to welcome these customers and look forward to adding new capabil- ities and talent to the HarperLove team,” Messer added. For more information about HarperLove or HBM Holdings, please visit www.harp- erlove.com or www.hbmholdings.com .
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