TAPPI 2026 Trade Fair Looks At What’s New In Corrugated
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time for having a flexo plate made for single colour jobs.” As part of its latest investment plans for expansion, Har- leys recently started up a new BX Motion (BXM) short run boxmaking line, manufactured by KOLBUS Group GmbH. The BXM was installed and commissioned in the early au- tumn, moving in to full production mode in November. Greg Bird, Managing Director, Kolbus UK. shared, “This is the second BXM we have installed in the UK, and we know it will give Harley’s a real advantage in their mar- ketplace. The Kolbus BXM can make customised boxes from single, double, and triplewall board. Each module can be individually adapted to specific requirements, in- cluding the sequence of individual processes. Transport rollers and tools are positioned automatically according to FEFCO code and format and automated adjustment of all creasing/cutting tools for precise positioning in less than 60 seconds makes this an easy to operate high perfor- mance workhorse. An autofeeder and stacker allow for au- tomatic one-man operation, and a digital print unit, which comprises three individual 140mm print heads, allows for printing of logos and basic images at high speed.” “The support from Kolbus has been great,” adds Da- vid Harley. “Like any new machine, there will always be teething problems, but their team were reactive and fast to solve any issues. We are proud to be one of only two companies in the UK to have the BXM.”
On Tuesday, February 3, TAPPI hosted its 2026 Trade Fair and What’s New Dinner Program at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Oak Brook, Illinois.
What’s New provided suppliers and converters an ex- clusive venue to learn about new technologies, products, and services in a relaxed environment. Topics focused on emerging operational offerings in the corrugated industry in North America, as well as around the world. This most recent event featured presentations from industry experts, including: Dan Goymerac and Blake Ti- tus, Miron Construction; Spencer Bird, JB Machinery; Tim Wilson, The Haire Group; Robert Kaska, Kaska Robotics; Dylan Baker-Flynn, Geo M Martin Company; Charlie No- dus, Ringwood Convery Systems; Phil Eads, SUN Automa- tion; Todd Evans, Fosber America; and Libby Stickle, Stick- le Steam Specialties.
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