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ing. Now available for double wide and double high loads, TruckBot is a breakthrough in how trailers are loaded; and addresses the scarcity of fork truck drivers and the danger of conventional fork trucks. “Kaska Robotics brings forty years of automation expe- rience and the latest technology to the corrugating indus- try. Let’s Talk Robots!” Visit: www.kaska-robotics.com . MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA (MHIA) Hunt Valley, Maryland: Christine Little reports, “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division (CMD) enters 2026 with a continued focus on in-
THE HAIRE GROUP www.hairegroup.com
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
tegrated solutions that support reli- ability, performance, and long-term customer success across corrugated production lines. Building on mo- mentum in both converting and cor- rugating, MHIA remains committed to pairing proven equipment with robust service programs that help
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boxmakers plan ahead and operate with confidence. MHIA continues to expand its corrugator offering in North America as part of a broader strategy centered on complete line performance rather than standalone ma- chines. The reintroduction of corrugator solutions, includ- ing the 60N Single Facer, reflects a focus on durability, consistency, and serviceability for plants operating in in- creasingly demanding production environments. “This approach is reinforced by MHIA’s Corrugator Au- dit Program (CAP), a structured maintenance initiative that helps boxmakers assess current equipment, understand performance trends, and identify improvement opportu- nities. Together, MHIA’s corrugator technology and au- dit-driven service model support informed decision-mak- ing and sustained operational performance. “The EVOL flexo folder gluer remains a cornerstone of MHIA’s portfolio, supported by a growing global install base. MHIA anticipates a strong year ahead, with multi- ple new EVOL and MPF installations planned across North America, reinforcing 2026 as a busy and high-activity year for the organization. “MHIA will also install the first MPF-WII this year – the next generation prefeeder designed for the EVOL 115. This milestone reflects continued investment in automation, feeding performance, and efficiency, expanding MHIA’s ability to support high-speed, high output converting. “Recent enhancements to the EVOL Augmented Real- ity (AR) Library provide operators and maintenance teams with intuitive 3D work instructions and remote support ca- pabilities, improving troubleshooting efficiency and tech- nician confidence. In parallel, MHIA’s service program for legacy EVOL machines enables long-term users to access current machine condition and plan future investments.
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