The Bigger Picture (CONT’D FROM PAGE 38)
Board Converting NEWS INTERNET DIRECTORY
industry has relied on recycled content as its feedstock for decades, making investments in recycling equipment, and buying back high-quality old corrugated cardboard and used paper packaging to ensure they have a good sup- ply of recycled paper fibres. Using recycled content is an inherent part of the Canadian paper packaging industry’s business model. When media articles narrowly focus on one material over another, they miss the opportunity of educating and informing the public on the bigger picture of how waste is managed, the proliferation of consumption, and how we all have a role to play in minimizing waste. Rachel Kagan is the Executive Director of the Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council.
GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com
American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed mon- itoring. Visit our website for info, tips and techniques.
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
Apex International Announces Major Expansion Of Global HQ
Hapert, The Netherlands based Apex International, a glob- al leader in anilox, glue set, and print solution technology, announced the acquisition of the building next door to its headquarters in Hapert, Netherlands. This strategic acqui- sition enables the company to enhance production capac- ity and better serve the increasing market demand. Apex International's acquisition adds 2,500-square-me- ters of additional space to its existing production facilities. This expansion is anticipated to boost production output to meet the surging demand for advanced anilox and em- bossing technology. The new building houses expanded areas for office functions, increased research and development spaces, and added manufacturing capacity for rotary screens, ro- togravure cylinders, anilox rolls, and glue sets. This expan- sion is a strategic response to better cater to customers' needs as the global market demand for industry-leading solutions continues to rise. “This expansion means we can bring even more tai- lored and efficient solutions to our customers. With more room for advanced screening and embossing technology, we can meet specific customer needs faster and more ef- fectively than ever before,” said Marian Waterschoot, Man- aging Director Embossing at Apex International. “This expansion comes at a crucial time as we contin- ue to experience remarkable growth in the global market,'' says Ruud van Cuijk, CEO of Apex International. “The ad- ditional space enhances our production capabilities and provides room for innovative research and development efforts. Our aim isn't just to expand our physical reach, but to broaden our impact, effectively driving the necessary innovations within our industry. As we continue our growth trajectory, our steadfast commitment to quality and innova- tion remains unchanged. Our customers can rest assured that while we broaden our horizons, our focus on provid- ing industry-leading solutions stays as sharp as ever.”
KIWIPLAN www.kiwiplan.com
Kiwiplan - premier worldwide software provider of enter- prise-wide, fully automatic solutions specifically for the cor- rugating and packaging industries. Kiwiplan’s Total Solution delivers comprehensive, seamless real-time flow of infor- mation from sales order management to dynamic total plant scheduling and inventory control through shipping.
MAROTECH INC. www.marotech.com
Manufacturer of Marotape®, Marotape®Plus, Marotape® FPT and MaroString™; hot melt coated tapes and strings used for reinforcement and easy-open features for packaging. Ma- rotech also manufactures dispensing and tape placement equipments to optimize the productivity of applying hot melt coated tapes.
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