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a facility of more than 200,000 square feet dedicated to growth. The new modular layout supports the group’s rap- idly growing rigid box division, digital and flexo workflows, and a full suite of specialty packaging services. Over the past five years, the company has invested more than $25 million in new technologies and this facility’s expansion, paving the way for as many as 100 new jobs.
ADVANTZWARE www.advantzware.com
Advantzware provides a comprehensive system to address the business management needs of the independent box business, as well as the ERP requirements of full scale pack- aging plants and integrated companies. With modules for estimating, scheduling, production, inventory and account- ing, this scalable system supports companies that produce corrugated boxes, folding cartons, point of purchase dis- plays, assembled partitions, and paperboard products. AIR CONVEYING CORPORATION www.accfilter.com Air Conveying Corporation is a leader in the industry of Pneumatic Conveying Systems and has been in business since 1968. As an equipment manufacturer rather than sim- ply a sales organization, we have complete control over the quality of material and products which make up your pro- posed system. Our equipment is found in printing, folding carton and corrugated plants throughout the world. We've been designing, manufacturing and engineering pneumatic conveying systems since 1984. We partner with our customers to ensure they operate efficiently and guar- antee our systems meet or exceed their specifications. ASDI specializes in full pull-through systems trim separators, and NFPA compliant systems with full electronic controls. AMTECH SOFTWARE www.amtechsoftware.com AIR SYSTEMS DESIGN, INC. www.airsystemsdesign.com Amtech offers the industry’s most innovative and com- prehensive corrugated and packaging ERP, integrated scheduling software, and engineered automation technol- ogy. For over 30 years, Amtech has kept our customers competitive in an ever-changing economy with customer digital storefronts and workflows, business intelligence, automated scheduling for corrugators, converting and shipping, proactive roll stock and inventory management. APEX INTERNATIONAL www.apexinternational.com World’s largest Anilox and Glue & Metering roll manufac- turer, providing the widest selection of corrugated engrav- ings and complementary services. Anilox engraving options available from our North American manufacturing facility include elongated 75°, 60°, 45°, plus Apex’s patented GTT technology. Glue rolls are produced with Hardened Stain- less Steel and a max TIR of 10 µ for Single, Double Facers.
Walking through the plant, I saw everything from CAD design and pre-press to service, scheduling, and press operations. Their investment in technology is evident not only in scale but also the beauty of the products coming off the line. The rigid boxes, in particular, were breathtak- ing: polished, elegant, and perfectly aligned with TPC’s refreshed branding. And while I was fortunate enough to hear hints of what’s still to come (my lips are sealed), it was clear that every step TPC takes is with tomorrow in mind. Beauty Meets Innovation TPC’s capabilities read like a masterclass in premium packaging: recyclable metallized substrates with holo- graphic registration, digital foil, cast and cure, lenticular effects, cold and hot foil stamping, silkscreen finishes, embossing, lamination, windowing, and more. But seeing these techniques in action was something else entirely. In the CAD department, designers walked me through their approach to customer challenges, transforming pa- perboard and rigid boxes into true showstoppers. Their systems are elegant, their solutions precise, but beyond the machines and workflows, what stood out most was the people. Pride, care, and creativity were evident at every step of each project, ensuring that the final product not only meets but exceeds expectations. Family Leadership, Future Focus Today, TPC’s fourth generation has entered the mix. Spending time with Erich Murray and Blaes Green, I could see how their values, vision, and spirit are preparing the company for its next century. They balance carrying the Schmissrauter family legacy with innovation, growth, and collaboration. This dual focus on respecting legacy and preparing for the future defines TPC. After a hundred years, they are CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 Hilda Murray, Executive Vice President, left, and Emily Leon- cyzk, Executive Director & Vice President, PPC.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL www.albint.com
Albany International has a corrugator belt for every appli- cation. Our reputation for durable performance is the trade- mark of the most dependable belts in service today.
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