TPC Printing & Packaging (CONT’D FROM PAGE 16)
our future is in good hands. That said, continuing to think outside the box, stay innovative, and reinvest in our equip- ment, technology, and our people by providing continuous training and education will be key to a successful and sus- tained future. PPC: Why are independent, family-owned converters im- portant to the paperboard packaging industry? HM: I think that we are giving big corporations a run (may- be, just a little one) for their money because we are so flex- ible, and we can make decisions a lot faster than they do. We can be nimble about some decisions that we make, while also serving our clients extremely well. Our owner- ship is in the trenches, doing whatever it takes to stay con- nected with our customers. Some larger corporations probably look at an inde- pendent carton company like ours, and they see distinct advantages and disadvantages to being independent. In the end, I think and hope that the independent segment will grow because of limitless technology and the spirit of entrepreneurship. PPC’s Commitment to Carton Converters PPC offers opportunities for learning and growth, keep- ing converters at the forefront of industry advancements. Through meetings and events, PPC facilitates networking with peers and enables access to insights from industry experts, fostering valuable connections and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit paperbox.org/join .
We are being challenged by our clients to take it to a new level, and some are willing to pay a little more for sustainable options. Packaging has become a hot topic for sustainability, so we are trying to stay ahead of that as much as possible.
Sustainability in packaging and materials is the stan- dard of our future, and, if you’re not there, you’re probably not going to stay in business for the long term. PPC: What do you think the future holds for TPC Printing & Packaging, and how do you plan to adapt and thrive in the coming years? HM: We are going to leave that to our kids. We feel like
Do you need printed sheets? We have your answer.. Introducing Heartland’s ColorCorr. This is “flexo-printing in the round”. On our corrugator we can print up to 109” wide. The advantage is that we can print the equivalent of ½ roll at a time and not be required to keep several rolls of very expensive preprinted paper on the floor. Much less waste and risk. In continual print mode, we use either laser-engraved rubber rolls or solid rubber rolls to print a “flood coat” or a repeating pattern. If we are printing a repeating pattern, we can run a two-color design on the paper. Customers have found that running sheets we print can allow them to run a lighter-grade due to reduced caliper loss, and in some cases eliminate one or more machine passes.
For more information contact: Charlie Freeman | 816-500-8889 | cfreeman@heartlandsheets.com Tim Kramer | 816-841-8317 | color@heartlandsheets.com
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