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Patel attributes the company’s record-breaking growth and continued success to its commitment to innovations, investment in advanced technology, and its long-standing partnership with Koenig & Bauer, which dates back to the company’s first installation in 2008. “Koenig & Bauer’s cut- ting-edge technology, reliability, and exceptional support have allowed our company to optimize our workflow and we have always appreciated our deep relationship with their entire team,” says Patel. “Our new CutPRO Q is increasing our automation and precision in our postpress department, allowing produc- tion processes to work more efficiently. Waste is reduced and the final quality of our folding cartons sets us signifi- cantly above our competition.” Packrite Brings Litho Production In-House With KODAK High Point, North Carolina based Packrite LLC, a premier corrugated packaging supplier, has invested in a KODAK MAGNUS Q3600 Titan Platesetter and KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates as part of its move to bring litho la- bel production for corrugated packaging applications in- house and gain greater control over quality, production efficiency and flexibility.
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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 KODAK MAGNUS Q3600 Titan Platesetter at Packrite.
The purchase is part of a wider strategy to bring print- ing in-house for the first time. This will see the installation of a new 8-color Koenig & Bauer press, and it was this that brought Packrite to Kodak in their search for the right CTP and plate supplier. The company selected KODAK technol- ogy to support this transition with a high-performance CTP solution and process-free plates that simplify platemaking from the outset. Michael Drummond, CEO, Packrite, says: “We’re mak- ing a significant investment in state-of-the-art technology throughout the facility and it’s important to partner with suppliers that share our commitment to quality and per- formance. Bringing production in-house strengthens our ability to support customers in demanding sectors such as food and pharmaceutical packaging, where speed, quality
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