BoardConverting Serving the North American Corrugated and Folding Carton Industries for 37 years July 19, 2021 VOL. 37, NO. 29
Rand-Whitney Adds Two New Machine Lines In Worcester, MA
Sonoco Provides Update On $115M SC Conversion Hartsville, South Carolina based Sonoco has provided a progress report on Project Hori- zon, its $115 million investment to transform its corrugated medium machine in Hartsville to a state-of-the-art uncoated recycled paper- board operation with annual production ca- pacity of 180,000 tons. “The conversion of our corrugated medi- um machine (#10 machine) to URB is expect- ed to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2022, and there are a number of significant construction projects underway that will modernize the infrastructure of the entire Hartsville Mill Complex and allow for more efficient and safe handling of raw mate- rials and finished goods,” said Tim Davis, Divi- sion VP and GM, Paper & Adhesives. A key element of Project Horizon is con- struction of a new stock prep system to pro- vide approximately 650 tons per day of recy- cled fiber to the rebuilt #10 machine and other Hartsville cylinder machines. The new stock prep system will allow for increased consump- tion of lower-cost mixed paper, along with Old Corrugated Containers (OCC), and should be operational in October 2021, Davis said.
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Rand-Whitney, part of The Kraft Group, is on an upward trajectory of growth, both organically and through acquisitions. With New-Indy Con- tainerboard, its joint venture with Schwarz Partners, the company now
has five paper mills and over 20 sheet and full-line corrugated plants located across the country. These facilities are all making significant capital investments to keep up with robust customer demand. Nowhere is this strategy more evident than at Rand-Whitney’s legacy facility in Worcester, Mass. Nick Smith, President & CEO of Rand-Whitney, explains how the company’s investment strategy has changed over the years. “In the past our tendency was to look for pre- owned equipment, however about eight years ago we made the switch to investing in new equipment with the latest technology, which has given us a significant competitive advantage.” The Worcester plant has been operating since the 1960s. All of the equipment has been upgraded over the last decade, starting with a 50-inch MarquipWardUnited flexo folder-gluer in 2011 and culminating with a second MHI EVOL + Twin Box Slitter that replaced a 1972 S&S flexo late last fall. “These investments have allowed the facility to pivot from manufacturing graphics packaging to cost-effectively producing CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 From left, Rand-Whitney employees Adam Tominsky, General Manager, and Pedro Aponte, EVOL Operator with Nick Smith, President & CEO.
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WHAT’S INSIDE Nosco Begins Production At New Packaging Center In WI
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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 E. Coast Midwest Southeast Southwest
42# Kraft liner
26# Semi-Chem. Medium
$1005.00-1010.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1050.00-1060.00 $1023.00-1032.00
Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del.
$940.00-990.00 $955.00-975.00 $955.00-975.00 $955.00-975.00 $975.00-995.00 $958.00-978.00
West Coast U.S. Average
SHEET PRICES BY REGION (AVERAGE) Per 1MSF, local delivery included, 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. Sheets
E. Coast Midwest South-SW S. CA N.CA/WA-OR US Aver.
200# 275#
$62.26
$72.05
$62.69 $82.80
$85.35 119.54
$73.13 101.29
97.32
99.89
90.86
113.65
OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL
107.46 118.45
114.69 129.32
116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56
141.08 148.46
122.76 131.80
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CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 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#
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East West
$970.00
$960.00 $995.00
$1,015.00
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To reduce paper finishing and warehouse complexity and cost, Sonoco is also building a new offline winding operation and 102,000-square-foot finished goods ware- house on the Hartsville complex. The new offline winding department will incorporate new state-of-the-art equip- ment and should create 16 new positions. As previously announced, Sonoco will be exiting the corrugated medium market by early 2022 and expects URB capacity through its U.S. and Canada mill network to remain neutral at approximately 1.2 million tons. Based on the progress of Project Horizon, the company now ex- pects to permanently shut down its Hartsville #1 and #9 URB cylinder machines, which will reduce annual capaci- ty by approximately 70,000 tons. The exact timing of the closures will depend on market conditions, as well as the start-up of the converted Hartsville #10 machine. The new Hartsville machine is being designed with the goal of being the lowest cost URB machine in the world, with the capability of producing a wide range of high-val- ue paper grades to service Sonoco’s industrial and con- sumer converted products businesses and external trade customers. Project Horizon is projected to drive $30 mil- lion in annual cost savings by 2023, ensure the long-term viability of the Hartsville paper mill complex and place its U.S. and Canada URB mill system into the top quartile of performance from a cost perspective, Davis said.
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Nosco Begins Production At New Packaging Innovation Center In WI Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin based Nosco, Inc., a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., announced last week the be- ginning of carton and label production at its new 175,000- square-foot Packaging Innovation Center in Pleasant Prai- rie. The facility will provide redundant product capabilities that will expand Nosco’s efforts into a new era of printed packaging with continued focus on quality, innovation and growth for the healthcare industry. “We recently began production, printing pharmaceuti- cal folding cartons on our Bobst Expertfold 110,” said Craig Curran, Nosco President. “This week, we will start produc- ing labels using two new HP Indigo 6K Label machines. Moving forward, the Pleasant Prairie facility will be home to production for all label and carton orders placed hereaf-
ter that were historically produced at Nosco’s Gurnee and Waukegan facilities, respectively.” As previously announced in November of 2020, Nos- co’s Packaging Innovation Center and headquarters build- ing will consolidate much of the company’s northern Illi- nois workforce, which will allow for: • An enhanced customer and employee experience. • Supply chain efficiency and operational flow. • Additional training and development opportunities. • Facility optimization and automation. The new Packaging Innovation Center will be home to nearly 300 of Nosco’s 700+ employee owners. All other staff will operate out of Nosco’s existing facilities in Illinois, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Below is a look at qual- ity, innovation and growth initiatives at the Nosco’s Pack- aging Innovation Center. • Quality: Nosco’s harmonized quality system will remain in place across all facilities, including Pleasant Prai-
rie. To assist with audits and tours, and provide a unique customer viewing ex- perience, Nosco’s Packaging Innovation Center will feature an observatory bridge overlooking all production activities. • Innovation: Nosco’s CAD and Solutions Engineering teams will continue to en- hance customer packaging with sustain- able material options, substrate and ink recommendations, structural design ex- pertise and more. To promote new prod- uct development and team collaboration, both teams will now work together with customers out of the facility’s fully-inte- grated Customer Innovation Hub, along- side their state-of-the-art MakerSpace. • Growth: Through the company’s in- creased facility space and long-term lease, Nosco is positioned to support ex- panded capacity and future growth goals. This growth potential will also allow Nos- co to create many new jobs in Kenosha County. The facility’s proximity to the Chi- cago and Milwaukee metro areas will be critical in recruiting top talent to expand the employee ownership team at Nosco. “Nosco continues to lead as a premier provider of printed packaging. Our decision to consolidate our workforce into this new world-class facility is a true testament to our people and our customers,” said Craig Cur- ran. “Through this critical expansion effort, we will continue our commitment to quality and service – supporting customer orders in a seamless and timely matter.” Audits of the new facility will begin in late July, and the full grand opening is slated for fall of 2021. Visit www.nosco.com for more.
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calibrations and settings. Bar systems avoid this, but compensate this with the risk of exces- sive glue application. The system contains many wearing parts. Solution The contact roll combines the ad antage of both systems and ensures minimum contact between board and applicator roll. The system uses small pneumatic cylinders in order to achieve a “soft touch.”
6. Gap Control 7. Curved Plate 8. Roller Shoe Press When it comes to a short-term increas of web tension, spring loaded systems with shoes or airpressure activated system have problems in compensating these. The system is lifted for a short time. This may result in de-lamination and in the ‘double kiss’ effect. Solution For a defined and exact bonding point of the web fiv weight rollers will be installed usually over the first flat hotplate of the heating section. The rolls are mounted into a frame, which is actuated by means of two pneumatic cylinders. P oductivity Issu —Double Kiss Bonding
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Utah Containerboard Mill Project Moving Forward
Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month March 2021
According to a report in Resource Recycling , Crossroads Paper recently drew capital from an investment firm as it continues to develop a $320 million containerboard mill that would serve as a big buyer of recycled fiber in the western United States. The mill, which was announced in July 2019 and is being led by brothers Ron and John Sasine, received funding from investment firm Peterson Partners last month. The investment company is based in Salt Lake City, where the mill is planned to be sited. Matthew Day of Peterson Partners said the firm be- lieves Crossroads will be “a critical piece of the recycling, packaging and e-commerce infrastructure of the West.” The Crossroads plans call for a 350,000-tons-per-year containerboard mill that uses 100 percent old corrugated containers (OCC) and mixed paper. When the project was first announced, the Sasines anticipated a budget of about $320 million for the mill. In a July 1 interview, the Sasines said Peterson’s previous investment history makes it a par- ticularly good fit for the Crossroads project. “They have such a great track record of backing excit- ing and interesting companies that reshape an industry,” said Ron Sasine. “Their investment in software-as-a-ser- vice companies has reshaped the way software is provid- ed and used.”
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2021 2020
37.992 34.784
9.2
8.259 7.906
4.5
Industry Total
Year-to Date
March 2021
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2021 2020
102.939 99.108
3.9
8.170 7.743
3.0
Industry Total
Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)
Year
Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2021 2020
3.0967 2.8627
8.2
8.4625 8.1907
3.3
Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)
Corrugator Plants Only
Date
Percent Change Weeks of Supply
Percent Change
Mar. Feb.
1.9332 1.9337
0.0
2.9 3.0
3.4
Shipping Days
Year
Month
Year-to-Date
2021 2020
23 22
63 64
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Truvant Opens New Facility, Adds 250+ Jobs In Indianapolis
turing network across the U.S.,” said Scott Lamb, CEO of Truvant. “We are now better equipped than ever to help current and future customers get their products to both retailers and consumers directly in the most efficient way.” The new facility brings over 250 jobs to the area and of- fers employees competitive pay, workplace flexibility, and management growth potential, in an environment that re- spects and embraces diversity. “We are excited to provide an opportunity for people in the community to work in the dynamic and growing co-manufacturing and co-packaging sector,” continued Lamb. “All employees are encouraged to participate in continually improving our culture and tak- ing pride in their community.” Save The Date For AICC Canada Golf Tournament At Nobleton Lakes AICC Canada will host its annual golf tournament on Tues- day September 21, 2021, at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, home of the 2020 PGA of Ontario Championship. Noble- ton Lakes Golf Club continues to offer an unrivaled golf experience all while implementing a COVID-19 action plan that will help keep its guests safe. AICC Canada is currently offering an indoor evening/networking reception. Howev- er, as Ontario’s Reopening Framework unfolds, event pro- gramming and structure is subject to change. All updates will be sent via email and posted on www.aiccbox.ca .
Truvant, a portfolio company of The Halifax Group, a Wash- ington, D.C. based private equity investment firm, recent- ly opened a new facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. A global provider of high quality, scalable packaging and display solutions, the latest expansion supports the growing Tru- vant company portfolio and increases its operational foot- print to 15 facilities around the world. Indianapolis will provide a central location from which Truvant can service 75 percent of the North American mar- ketplace in less than 24 hours. Located within a half mile of the Indianapolis airport and immediately adjacent to Fe- dEx’s second largest hub in the world, the state-of-the-art complex contains best-in-class capabilities for kitting, ful- fillment, assembly, bundling, shrink wrapping, liquid blend- ing, blister packaging, e-commerce fulfillment and more. The 244,000-square-foot facility is designed to support multiple customers with a variety of manual, automated and semi-automated processes that allow for a wide range of scalable contract packaging, contract manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. The Indianapolis site is also working toward becoming a zero landfill operation to meet Truvant’s sustainability objectives. “The strategic location of the Indianapolis site will en- able us to expand our reach to create a stronger manufac-
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McLean Packaging Recognized With Four FSEA Gold Leaf Awards
Pennsauken, New Jersey based McLean Packaging won four awards — two gold and two bronze — at FSEA’s recent Gold Leaf Awards Judging in 35 different categories, the FSEA sources an expert panel of judges to re-
view submissions that show creative us- ages of foil application. McLean is proud and excited to have its work highlighted among some of the top suppliers in pack- age design and manufacturing. The company recieved a Gold Award in the Carton (or Label) Cold Foiling cate- gory, showcasing a folding carton it man- ufactured for MAC Cosmetics. Printed UV offset, the cold foil covers the carton and the graphic highlights how the cold foil
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the coming months for their businesses to post new jobs. Yet, manufacturing business leaders continue to cite diffi- culties with attracting and retaining talent as one of their top concerns. Nonfarm business job openings rose from 9,193,000 in April to 9,209,000 in May, a new record. The May survey reported 9,316,000 unemployed Americans, which trans- lates to 1.01 unemployed workers for every one job open- ing in the U.S. economy. That figure represents a phe- nomenal improvement from 4.99 unemployed workers for every one job opening in April 2020. Nonfarm business layoffs dropped from 1,450,000 in April to 1,368,000, the lowest level on record for a series dating to December 2000. Meanwhile, layoffs in the man- ufacturing sector edged down from 112,000 to 110,000. Initial unemployment claims totaled 373,000 for the week ending July 2, little changed from 371,000 for the week ending June 26 and remaining near a post-pandem- ic low.
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New-Indy Issues Statement Addressing Odor Concerns
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In a motion for a consent order filed July 12 in the United States District Court in Rock Hill, New-Indy Catawba LLC agreed to continue measures specified by the U.S. Envi- ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address concerns about odor in the vicinity of its mill. The filing is a procedur- al step to extend the EPA’s May 13, 2021 order regarding hydrogen sulfide emissions until October 31, 2021. The filing demonstrates New-Indy Catawba’s intention to accomplish its objective of cooperatively resolving any environmental concerns relating to its operations and its continuing commitment to work together with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Con- trol (DHEC), EPA and the community to address the issue expeditiously. Reflecting this commitment, since March, New-Indy has: • Improved the mill’s waste-water treatment systems, in- cluding activating aerators, restarting the steam strip- per, and installing a carbon filter – all aimed at reducing hydrogen sulfide emissions; • Installed monitors both on our property and in sur- rounding neighborhoods that continuously test air quality levels and collect meteorological information; • Created a web site where daily air quality reports de- rived from its data collection efforts, notices about op- erational changes and other information are posted for public view; and • Convened a Community Engagement Group made up of residents from areas around the mill, mill staff and technical experts to establish an open dialog about mill operations. “With these steps, New-Indy is able to operate within the expectations of DHEC, EPA and the community, and have enabled the community to observe our data each day,” the company said in its statement. “Data shows that air emissions of hydrogen sulfide have been well below specified levels. Planned additional measures will improve consistency in operations and response to variations in weather and other factors. “We will continue to cooperate with local, state, and federal authorities to address public concerns swiftly. Our organization is committed to the safety of its neighbors, its 420 employees and the hundreds of others in the sur- rounding area who provide goods and services to the mill; protecting the environment; promoting economic vitality; and providing charitable contributions to support local causes. New-Indy Catawba mill executives and employees live and work here, and we remain eager and determined to do right by our community.” A joint venture between The Kraft Group and Schwarz Partners LP was formed to establish New-Indy. The com- pany name is derived from being the Newest Independent manufacturer and supplier of recycled containerboard in the corrugated box industry.
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U.S. Senators Call For Cascades To Reach Labor Contract At NY Plant According to a report in The Buffalo News , New York’s two U.S. senators are calling for the owner of Cascades Con- tainerboard’s Niagara Falls, New York, manufacturing plant to reach agreement on a first labor contract, more than two years after workers there voted to join a union. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer wrote a joint letter to Mario Plourde, President and CEO of Que- bec based Cascades, saying “the contractual negotiations must be done in good faith in the effort to forge a fair con- tract and working conditions.” “The men and women of the (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union) and Cas- cades Containerboard management, as well as custom- ers, will only mutually benefit from a new labor agreement,
and we urge both sides to come to a fair and equitable agreement as soon as possible,” the senators wrote. Officials with the machinists union, which represents over 100 workers at the Cascades plant say they are frus- trated with the lack of progress toward a first-time deal. Workers voted in favor of joining the machinists union in April 2019. Ronald Warner, an official with Machinists District 65, said there has been “no progress in the negotiation de- liberation in months.” Warner accused the company of dragging out talks to reach a first-time deal, in hopes that workers will lose interest or the union will be decertified. Warner said he hopes political support from the two senators will help get things moving. The union and its supporters staged a rally outside the plant in late May to draw attention to the lack of a deal. He said the two sides met July 6, and are set to meet later this month and on two dates in August. “Since last March, the union continues
to propose between eight and 10 dates each month and Cascades continually only agrees to one or two dates per month,” he said. Hugo D’Amours, a Cascades spokesman, said the company is “committed to negotiation to come to an agreement as soon as possible.” But D’Amours said it “always takes more time to reach an agreement on a first labor contract than to update or to modify an existing one.” The plant has also had to get through the pandemic and has faced “operational issues,” he said. “This is not an excuse, but certainly, it probably slowed down discussion.” The state Department of Environmental Conservation has ordered Cascades Con- tainerboard to change how the site handles sludge, in response to odor complaints from residents, business owners and state and lo- cal officials. The DEC also ordered the plant’s operators to undertake a “full survey of its op- erations.” IP Declares Dividends Memphis, Tennessee based International Pa- per (IP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5125 per share for the period from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1.00. This dividend is payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2021. IP also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share for the period from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021, inclusive, on the cumulative $4.00 preferred stock of the company. This dividend is also payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2021.
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WestRock Commits To Emission Reductions
Norcross, Georgia based WestRock has confirmed its com- mitment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will develop, validate, and publish a science-based target within 24 months. “Building on a proud legacy in sustainable forestry and fiber management, we believe in the promise of a sustain- able future, and we are committed to working with our cus- tomers, our supply chain and the communities where we work to get there together,” said David B. Sewell, Chief Executive Officer of WestRock. “That’s why we have prior- itized setting emissions reduction targets to help reduce this critical element impacting climate change.” This commitment builds on the progress WestRock has made as a sustainability leader within the packaging indus- try. As fiber-based packaging continues to grow in pop- ularity, WestRock has been taking active steps for – and with – its customers to work toward a more circular econ- omy. Pivotal to this progress is the company’s commitment to offering fiber-based alternatives to plastic packaging. WestRock’s progress is highlighted in its latest sustain- ability report prepared in accordance with Global Report- ing Initiative (GRI) Standards – the world’s leading sustain- ability reporting framework – and shows the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.
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We are now close to three times more volume out the door with fewer pieces of equipment.” In the last 18 months the plant has installed an inside/ outside print Apstar rotary diecutter from the Haire Group and the second EVOL. The Apstar is five colors — two col- The five-color Apstar has inside/outside print capability.
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ors on the inside and three on the outside. Although there are currently not many jobs requiring inside/outside print today, Smith says the diecutter was purchased “to get pre- pared for rapid growth in the direct-to-consumer e-com- merce market, which values two-sided printing.”
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The Apstar has a Geo. M. Martin stacker as well as an automated back end solution from Alliance Machine Sys- tems International using an UltraBREAK bundle breaker and UltraPAL automatic palletizer. The UltraBREAK maxi- mizes the width of the diecutter, which is 126 inches, and The Apstar has a Geo. Martin Stacker and Alliance Palletizer.
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the UltraPAL facilitates higher run speeds more consis- tently than a manual load former. The four-color EVOL has a BW Papersystems Twin Box Slitter and an Alliance high speed top feeder and Raptor 4x2 robotic load former. These auxiliary investments have helped allow the Apstar
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to average 8,000 kicks per hour and the EVOL to average over 18,000 kicks per hour, with both machines consistent- ly exceeding the targeted 95 percent uptime. Optimizing Space The Worcester plant operates out of two locations The Apstar has a an UltraBREAK bundle breaker and UltraPAL automatic palletizer from Alliance Machine Systems.
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Managing the complexities of high volume, high speed and order delivery requires a coordinated approach that involves equipment and processes. The plant uses com- puter management software from Amtech and Kiwiplan as well as internal systems for a variety of tasks, such as machine scheduling, tracking WIP, order entry, electronic factory tickets and quality management. “Our focus is on the systems side,” Smith says, adding that those systems allow the plant to manage more effi- ciently and provide total transparency to customers. “They can see everything. We share engineering drawings, what we’re carrying in inventory and even GPS information for the deliveries, all real time. They can go into their iPads or
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