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On Track From all indications, GCI is on track to continue its steady growth. Future expansion will come from existing customers and new markets, such as medical and cosmet- ics, and expanding even more geographically. Mickiewicz says his biggest challenge is bumping up against the commodity mindset of customers. “It used to be that folding carton was separate from corrugated. Now it’s all lumped together and it’s getting tougher to convince a potential buyer about the benefits of a company like ours when a lot of them are just concerned about price. We’re in a good spot with the new equipment that we added last year. That has really helped us continue our responsive- ness to our customers.” Ruebenson adds, “We’re not the cheapest guy on the block or the most expensive. When we do get in the door starting as a backup supplier, most of the time we become the primary supplier. We win them over with service and quality.” ABB To Provide Power Systems For New-Indy Rebuild In SC New-Indy Containerboard has chosen ABB to provide the integrated electrical and automation systems and equip- ment for its Columbia paper machine rebuild in Catawba, South Carolina. A leading supplier of high-quality recycled containerboard for the corrugated box industry, New-Indy is rebuilding its Number 3 paper machine to diversify its product capabilities. The new technology and equipment being installed by ABB comprises paper machine and winder machine drive systems, ABB AbilityTM System 800xA Quality Control System, ABB AbilityTM System 800xA Open Control Sys- tem, L&W Autoline for automated paper testing, as well as process motors and power products equipment. The integration of these systems will enable a single view of all production activities to ensure the highest levels of pro- cess efficiency, product quality, power stability and equip- ment reliability. “The acquisition of the Catawba Mill and additional in- vestment in its infrastructure will establish one of the most diverse and efficient mill operations in the industry,” said Rick Hartman, Chief Operating Officer for New-Indy. “We are excited about the prospects for this mill and the oppor- tunity to supply lightweight kraft linerboard to the industri- al packaging marketplace. Our investment in the Catawba Mill will further strengthen our strategy to be the best com- pany at serving the increasing needs of our customers.” New-Indy is a joint-venture that was formed in 2012 by theKraft Group andSchwarz Partners, LP, two family-owned companies with long histories in paper and packaging. To- day, New-Indy operates three recycled brown paper mills and eight packaging facilities in the United States.
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American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
THE HAIRE GROUP www.hairegroup.com
Haire Group is the premier provider of new machinery for the corrugated industry. As the exclusive US & Canadian agent for one of the largest machinery manufacturers in the world, Haire Group is able to pair clients with the best machinery solutions for the best value to meet their spe- cific needs. As an operating partner of the US-based DFA Technical Support Center (a joint venture of Haire Group and Dong Fang), Haire Group delivers top-notch 24/7 pro- fessional, reliable service and support, maximizing quality and uptime. Additionally, Haire Group has been the indus- try’s #1 pre-owned machinery broker 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
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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.
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