Board Converting News, January 22, 2024

folding carton digital press on the market, as well as the adoption of our corrugated presses by some of the world’s most innovative and forward-looking corrugated compa- nies. Robert has been instrumental in developing and leading the joint venture team that has developed high- end systems in fully automatic, industrial-scale production. We want to thank Robert for bringing the joint venture from an idea to a vibrant, standalone company.” Koenig & Bauer, Durst Commit (CONT’D FROM PAGE 34)

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Ralf Sammeck, Koenig & Bauer Board Member and Sheetfed Segment CEO, said that the spirit embodied by both companies in the joint venture continues to grow. “Combining our strengths is driving digitalization in the packaging industry,” Sammeck said. “In building on the initial foundations, we are increasing our capabilities in our R&D center in Radebeul, the head- quarters of the Koenig & Bauer Sheetfed division. To take the joint venture to the next level, we are delighted to have appointed Daniel Velema as the new Managing Director from next February.” “Having led the joint venture company for almost five years, I have been proud to lead a committed team of pro- fessionals and establish ourselves as a real force in the industry. The fact that our two parent companies – Koenig & Bauer and Durst, two giants in packaging and printing – have committed to further R&D capabilities speaks vol- umes about the positive impact we have had in growing our presence significantly in corrugated and folding carton markets. These are ripe for digital transformation – and we have a growing customer base to prove that,” Stabler said. “I thank all staff, partners and our extremely loyal cus- tomer base who have shown unstinting as we have con- tinued to grow and establish our global capabilities as a partner of choice across the world. “Together with Daniel, there will be a significant han- dover period in what I am sure will lead to further success and profitability in the months and years to come.” For more information, visit koenig-bauer-durst.com . Koenig & Bauer Durst expands its R&D capabilities at Koenig & Bauer’s Radebeul site.

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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