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The Quick And Long-Term Success At Lawrence Paper Co. BY DAN BRUNTON Lawrence, Kansas, centered between Topeka and Kansas City, is the home of the Lawrence Paper Company. For over 140 years Lawrence Paper has provided innovative design, packaging, and fulfilment solu- tions to meet customers’ needs from protective shippers to retail-ready packaging. In addition to high-end graphics, Lawrence, along with its subsidiary divisions, American Packaging Corp. and Jayhawk Boxes, offers indus- trial packaging solutions featuring HAZMAT and ‘right-sizing’ design
Welch Packaging Merges With Cap City Container Elkhart, Indiana Welch Packaging announced it has joined forces with Capitol City Container Corp in Indianapolis (Cap City Container). This relationship brings together two multi-gener- ational, family-owned companies in the corru- gated packaging industry to strengthen their position in the Midwest region. Cap City Container is known for providing high quality packaging solutions and corru- gated boxes in Central Indiana. Owners Rich Purcell, Mike Purcell, and Josh Bryant have led the business for many years, bringing de- cades of experience to the Welch roster. In addition to a highly experienced team, Cap City Container brings some state-of-the- art equipment, a new product niche, and a lot of family talent to Welch Packaging. “We are thrilled to welcome Cap City Con- tainer to the Welch Packaging family,” said Scott Welch, President and CEO, Welch Pack- aging. “I have known and respected the Purcells for many years. It will be nice to work together toward shared success rather than compete against one another.” In 2023, Welch Packaging launched a cor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
and specialty coatings that add moisture control, anti-abrasion, and an- ti-rust properties. “We are an Independent corrugated paper manufacturer located in Lawrence, Kansas,” says Shane Old, Plant and Operations Manag- er. “We have a full-service box plant and fulfillment operation here in Lawrence. Our focus is on short orders and quick turnarounds for our customers. But we don’t limit ourselves to just short orders, we’re as comfortable running a 50,000- or 100,000-piece order as we are run- ning 500- or 1,000-pieces. “We have high quality digital and flexographic printing capabilities. We provide high-speed precision die-cutting, folding and gluing. We have in-house design and packaging consulting services, and we offer CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Lawrence Paper Company, founded in 1882, specializes in industrial boxes, packaging and displays, fulfillment and assembly, corrugating and tinting, printing and labeling, die dcutting, and folding and gluing.
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6 x x 8 x x 12 x x 26 x x 5 AICC To Host Webinar On Scoring Big In Sales AICC Elects New Slate Of Officers For 2024-25 10 Geo M. Martin Named Innovator Of The Year For SmartShingle 14 Digital Print Partners Introduces New Products At Open House
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AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. REGION 42# Kraft liner 26# Semi-Chem. Medium $ 900.00-925. 00 $ 825. 00 -$850.00 U.S. Average CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton. 42# Kraft Liner 26# Semi-Chem Medium East $970.00 $960.00 West $1,015.00 $995.00 REGION
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rugator operation in Indianapolis, known as IndyCorr. Cap City Container will be positioned to leverage supply chain support from IndyCorr, sourcing their corrugated board in- ternally. “Welch Packaging brings a valuable network of support to Cap City Container,” adds Rich Purcell. “I am excited for the wealth of resources and experi- ence this merger brings together and how it will translate into new opportunities for our customers.” Specific terms of this agreement were not disclosed. Since 1974, Cap City Container has been providing businesses in Indianapolis and the central Indiana area
with custom corrugated box solutions. Founded in 1985, Welch Packaging is a multi-generational family-owned and led business. The company operates a network of corru- gated sheet plants supported by its own sheet feeder sys- tem. Welch has a history of integrating other corrugated sheet plants while preserving their legacy. For more infor- mation, visit welchpkg.com or capcitycontainer.com . From left, Joe Stiglitz (Welch Packaging), Josh Bryant (Cap City Container), M. Scott Welch (Welch Packaging), Rich Pur- cell (Cap City Container), and Lindsay Welch (Welch Packag- ing).
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gust 2023. They were up 12 percent when compared to the same 8 months of 2023. The operating rate for un- bleached packaging papers was 90.7 percent, up 10.2 points from August 2023 and up 6.3 points year-to-date. Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached pack- aging papers - food wrapping - were 25,300 short tons for the month of August, down 0.5 percent from the same month last year and essentially flat year-to-date. The complete report can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or (202) 463-4716. AICC 40th Annual West Coast Golf Tourney Set For November 12 AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, an- nounced open registration for the West Coast Golf Tour- nament set for November 12 at the Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, California. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start, reception and awards dinner at 4:00 p.m. The par-71 course is set amid canyons and wetlands and offers picturesque vistas across a 35-acre reservoir, large rolling greens surrounded by wildlife and natural vegeta- tion. Contact Laura Mihalick at lmihalick@aiccbox.org.
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Geo M. Martin Named Innovator Of The Year At SuperCorrExpo AICC, The Independent Packaging Association and Board Converting News, announced Geo M. Martin as the winner of the prestigious Innovator of the Year Award during Su- perCorrExpo in Orlando. Geo. M. Martin earned the top accolade for their inno- vative SmartShingle system, which effectively minimizes or eliminates feed interrupts during stack or bundle dis- charges, addressing a significant operational challenge in die cutting. Attendees of SuperCorrExpo, held from September 8-12, witnessed videos showcasing all finalist innovations and cast their votes, selecting Geo M. Martin as the 2024 Innovator of the Year. Open exclusively to AICC Associate
members, this year’s competition focused on machinery. Geo. M. Martin’s SmartShingle system solves an indus- try-wide problem where up to 10,000 sheets can be lost in
a single 8-hour shift due to feed interrup- tions during stack or bundle discharges. In most diecut configurations, SmartShingle allows for a seamless workflow and en- hances production efficiency by eliminat- ing the need for these interruptions. SUN Automation Group won second place for the SUN 625HD, a revolutionary heavy-duty 66-inch rotary diecutter. Bah- muller took third place for Unique Turn, a
high-speed turning module for specialty folder-gluers. Additional Finalists: • Bahmuller – Unique Turn • Kongsberg – Ultimate Precision Cutting System • JB Machinery – AutoDryer Control • EAM Mosca – Max-Core Unitizer • Durst – Digital White • EFI – Nozomi 14000AQ • EFI – Packsize X5 Nozomi Each year, the AICC/Board Converting News Innovator of the Year Competition highlights trailblazing advancements in packaging, with categories rotating annu- ally. The 2025 competition will spotlight In- formation Technology/Training and will be open to both general and associate AICC member companies. Entries for this high- ly anticipated event will begin in Summer 2025. For more information and future up- dates, visit AICCbox.org/Innovator .
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play, and signage industry. Fully automated, the TAV-R fits perfectly in DPP’s “production environment of the future” model. “Between the Barberan and the Elitron, we have the best of the best in digital manufacturing at DPP, which enables us to provide results for our clients at the best possible price,” she says. As to why DPP chose Barberan as the press on which to base its digital future, Mander says technology, speed- to-market and proven reliability were the partners’ prima- ry motives. Over the last 60 days it’s been in operation, the digital press has produced up to an impressive 3,500 pieces an hour. Barberan’s service, support and training staff continues to provide whatever DPP needs, whenever it needs it. Other key highlights include: 600 DPI; prints as small as 5-point font size; reverse out 6-point font size; 72.4-inches by 133.6-inches max printable area; Pantone color valida- tion; cost-efficiencies; easy file submission; inventory re- duction; litho-like quality; on-time deliveries; and expand- ed gamut. DPP currently runs one shift with the goal of filling it to capacity before adding more shifts. “Once we get to that point, we can talk about adding other machines because we certainly have the space,” Mander says. “Whatever we might add in terms of machinery, we’re not going to cloud the market with the other trades who are excellent at what they do. DPP knows its lane and our goal is to be the best at what we do.”
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Carolina Container Invests In Göpfert HBL Rotary Die Cutter High Point, North Carolina based Carolina Container has completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art Göp- fert HBL rotary die cutter with top and bottom printers at its facility in Laurinburg. As an independent, privately-owned company with over 90 years of experience, Carolina Con- tainer has been a leading innovator in the packaging and display business. As part of the New Indy Containerboard family, Carolina Container has locations throughout the East Coast of the US.
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When Carolina Container reached out to Göpfert, the manufacturer was eager to find the perfect solution. Göp- fert, a third-generation, family-owned company based in Wiesentheid, Germany, specializes in high-end full-line corrugated board processing systems – prefeeder to pal- letizer – tailored to the customer’s requirements was more than pleased to find the perfect solution for Carolina Con- tainer. The new rotary die-cutter can produce blanks print- ed on both outside and inside in a single pass and fulfils Carolina Container’s requirement for the tightest register accuracy, high production speeds, and exceptional print quality. The demand for boxes printed on both sides has risen in recent years, driven by the growth of e-commerce. In response, Carolina Container continues to invest in the company’s capabilities to find innovative solutions for cus- tomers. “The overall installation was expertly organized by the Göpfert team and executed with great efficiency. Carolina Container is excited about the future business opportuni- ties this machine will provide, especially as it allows us to enter the high-graphics market,” says Jonathan Leerkes, COO, Carolina Container. Earlier this year, the eight-color HBL Evolution with two top print stations and six bottom print stations was suc- cessfully delivered, installed, and commissioned. The in- stallation went smoothly, thanks to the preparation by both the Carolina Container team and the Göpfert project crew. The Göpfert machine ensures precise process control and very tight registration for boxes. It can be set up while running, and when combined with the dual rotary die-cut- ter, setup time has been reduced to under 10 mins. The Göpfert HBL includes fully automatic anilox roll print sta- tions, allowing for roll change in less than three minutes.
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Lewisburg Printing Co. Hosts First TICCIT Program With Local Students Robert E. Heithaus Sr. and his team at Lewisburg, Tennes- see based Lewisburg Printing Company announced their participation in their very first Trees Into Cartons, Cartons
in the environment, but also inspires them to make a dif- ference by understanding the sustainability of paperboard packaging. It was wonderful to see the laughter, energy, and inspiration the program brings to both students and the community. Heithaus said that he was greatful to PPC for designing the education presentation. “Cannot wait to come back to
Into Trees (TICCIT) event this week with over 50 local mid- dle-school science students participating. The Paperboard Packaging Council’s TICCIT program not only teaches students about the role that trees play
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complete fulfilment services here in our Lawrence plant, as well as at some of our other facilities. So, practically anything a customer or brand owner needs to get their product from the manufacturing floor to the shopping cart, we can provide.” Lawrence Paper and their sister companies have been longtime customers and industry partners of the Geo. M. Martin Company. Over the years, Lawrence has installed
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numerous Geo. Martin stackers and other ancillary equip- ment. One of their most recent additions was a Geo. Mar- tin SBX:Scrubber rotary die-cut stacker that was part of a new die-cutter line installation. “The first experience ‘I’ had with Geo. Martin was in 2007, but we had been a longtime Geo. Martin customer,” says Old. “We purchased a new Martin Stacker with the Fas-Set auto set-up layboy. It was a state-of-the-art stacker that gave us the ability to reduce set-up times and gave us more uptime hours.
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“When we started the purchasing process for our latest rotary die cutter line, we developed a list of requirements. We run a lot of short orders, so efficiency was at the top of the list. We also run a wide variety of products, a wide range of shapes and sizes. So, versatility and the ability to adapt to mix changes was important as well. We needed a stacker we could rely on and would keep pace with the die-cutter.” Because Lawrence’s orders are mainly short runs and quick turn-around, fast accurate set-ups and user-friend- ly operator controls are very important. The SBX stacker
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is positioned behind a state-of-the-art, fully computerized BOBST DRO. To maximize the efficiency of setup, the configuration includes order sharing between the DRO and the SBX- :Scrubber Stacker. Job recipes entered at the die cutter control are shared with the stacker, and job parameters from the stacker are shared with the Bundle Breaker, therefore, eliminating redundant data input and input er- rors, resulting in quicker set-ups. “We chose the fully automatic set-up for our new SBX: Scrubber stacker,” says Old. “They provided a simple, yet effectively integrated communication system between the up and downstream components of our die cutter line, even though they were from other manufacturers.
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.
Geo. M. Martin Safety Center with SmartView (BSS)
“Their interface is very easy to use, and the set-up times are really short. Our crews are very pleased with the stack- er because it was quick to learn and easy and safe to use. They really like the SmartView system because it saves them a lot of time and footsteps. They can just glance at the monitor and see if the board line is clear.” The Geo. Martin SmartViewtm BSS – board surveil- lance system, consists of four cameras positioned at stra- tegic transition points through the stacker. These cameras record and provide real-time video feeds of the board flow to a high-definition big screen monitor. If it becomes necessary for troubleshooting a job, the video can be replayed. The system includes slow motion playback to clearly display and help determine the root cause of events such as jam ups. This eliminates guess- work and leads to increased uptime. “The SBX was the perfect fit for our operation,” says Old. “Our operators were familiar with the Martin products, so training went quickly, and the crews quickly came up to speed with the additional training they received. The product familiarity makes it easier for us to shift individuals or crews to other production lines if needed.”
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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Old concludes, “Geo. Martin has been an excellent partner for many years. They provide durable, reliable equipment. As a group they are innovative and easy to work with. Whether it’s service, parts, technical support, or sales when we call, they are responsive to our requests.” Koenig & Bauer Partners With CoCoCo To Advance Integration Würzburg, Germany based Koenig & Bauer has announced a worldwide collaboration with CoCoCo, a recently estab- lished software company that specializes in future-proof- ing the printing industry. The partnership aims to further the open innovation
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
spirit needed in production processes. It expands Koenig & Bauer’s flagship digital platform myKyana to include the connection of software modules and third-party machines – from order creation to logistics, from prepress to post- press – and allows customers to integrate ERP data inde- pendently of existing solutions for even more precise and impactful data analyses. Together, CoCoCo and Koenig & Bauer strive to elimi- nate the industry limitations of isolated systems and pro- prietary technologies by simplifying the complex and often costly process of integrating diverse machines and soft- ware modules. This has traditionally been a significant bur- den for Print Service Providers (PSPs). The collaboration with CoCoCo strengthens customers’ abilities to break down data silos and extends beyond sim- ply linking machines – be it modern or long-established machinery – but also integrates data from customers’ ERP systems. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 The management teams of Koenig & Bauer’s Digital Unit and CoCoCo establish the new partnership at drupa 2024, from left, Felix Oberdorf, Head of Digital Development at Koenig & Bauer; John Maxwell and Karl Ciz, both Co-Founders at Co- CoCo; Sandra Wagner, VP Digitalization at Koenig & Bauer; Andreas Aplien, Co-Founder at CoCoCo; and Marcel Guntsch, Head of Digital Operations at Koenig & Bauer..
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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This comprehensive approach enables Koenig & Bau- er’s clients to optimize their production processes even beyond what is already possible, as well as boost their op- erational efficiency across the entire business. The myKya- na portal, enhanced with CoCoCo’s capabilities, enables users to fully realize the potential of automation and In- dustry 4.0. The integration with CoCoCo extends the data avail- able for analysis beyond Koenig & Bauer equipment and the pressroom to include information from pre-press, post- press and other business areas, enabling a more holistic view and even more informed and impactful decisions. Sandra Wagner, VP Digitalization at Koenig & Bauer, emphasises the transformative potential of this collabo- ration, stating: “By integrating CoCoCo’s platform, we are empowering our customers with a 360-degree view of their operations. This unprecedented level of data trans- parency and analysis will drive efficiency, innovation and ultimately profitability for print shops worldwide.” Packsize Announces Brian Reinhart As New Chief Revenue Officer Salt Lake City, Utah based Packsize, a market leader in sus- tainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, announced
THE HAIRE GROUP www.hairegroup.com
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
the appointment of Brian Reinhart as the company’s chief revenue officer (CRO). Reinhart joins Packsize with over 15 years of experience in global strat- egy, sales, marketing, and business development. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, forging strategic partner-
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ships, and driving innovative go-to-market strategies. “We are thrilled to welcome Brian to our executive team,” said Packsize CEO David Lockwood. “His extensive experience and innovative approach to revenue strategy will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our industry partnerships and explore new growth opportunities to bring right-sized packaging solu- tions to the world.” Prior to joining Packsize, Reinhart served as Chief Rev- enue Officer at Hai Robotics, where he led all revenue op- erations across North and South America. Under his lead- ership, Hai Robotics became the fastest growing ASRS organization in the US, aggressively scaling partnerships, pipeline, order intake, and revenue in three years. “I am excited to join Packsize at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Reinhart. “I look forward to working closely with the global sales and marketing team to drive revenue growth, identify new market opportunities, expand the company’s customer base, and cultivate strategic partnerships.”
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Bioelements Partners With MSU To Test Biodegradation For Packaging Houston, Texas based Bioelements Group, a sustainable packaging company in Latin America and the United States, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Michigan State University’s (MSU) School of Packag- ing to test the biodegradation for sustainable packaging. Since its founding in 1952, Michigan State University's School of Packaging (SoP) has been a leader in packag- ing education, research, and service, consistently driving innovation and advancing knowledge in the field. SoP stu- dents are trained to make informed packaging decisions using a data-driven, material-neutral approach. Over the decades, the School has awarded more than 10,000 de- grees, solidifying its reputation as a premier institution in the packaging industry. The partnership is structured as a project to measure the biodegradation of Bioelements’ sustainable packag- ing. It involves examining a sample of Bio E-8i film — one of their over 30 formulas — and its biodegradation under composting conditions in laboratory applications. The studies will focus on aerobic composting according to the ISO 14855 standard. When compared to conventional, non-biodegradable plastics which take up to 400 years to degrade, Bioele- ments asserts it’s Bio E-8i film can be broken down by fungi and other microorganisms in an average of up to 20 months. Bio-E8i packaging is durable, attractive, and complies with the regulations of each country where it op- erates and may reduce carbon footprints by up to 60 per cent. “This type of study allows us to obtain highly reliable data from a prestigious university,” said Ignacio Parada, CEO, and founder of Santiago, Chile-based Bioelements. “Such work is important because it allows us to improve and apply academic knowledge to a real product used ev- ery day, and that is very beneficial.” MSU will provide the South American company with a biodegradation curve to understand how the materials be- have during the biodegradation process under simulated industrial composting and how long it takes for them to fully biodegrade in this environment. “MSU’s School of Packaging is excited about this new collaboration and looks forward to advancing the devel- opment of home and industrial compostable packaging,” said Rafael Auras, Ph.D., Professor, Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability at the MSU School of Packag- ing. “This partnership aims to develop further packaging materials to be recovered with organic waste when con- taminated.” This is the first of such a partnership in the United States for the company as it has struck similar arrangements with research institutions in South America. This partnership adds to the list of milestones that Bio- elements has experienced in recent times, along with the
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OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 40 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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