IP Plans $102M Expansion Of Cedar River Mill In Iowa
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According to an article in the Corridor Business Journal , Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper is plan- ning an expansion of its Cedar River Mill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Before the Cedar Rapids City Council on January 10, the company sought sponsorship of a business financial assistance application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for a $102 million expansion project with local match funds through the city’s Economic Development Program, records show. In operation since 1995, the Ce- dar River Mill is one of the newest paper mills in the U.S. producing containerboard boxes and packaging and em- ploying approximately 240 employees. Menasha’s CEO Jim Kotek Named A Top Business Leader In Wisconsin Neenah, Wisconsin based Menasha Corporation an- nounced that President and CEO Jim Kotek has been in- cluded in BizTimes Milwaukee’s inaugural Wisconsin 275: The State’s Most Influential Business Leaders ranking. The Wisconsin 275 leaders rep- resent a range of Wisconsin’s indus- tries and sectors including for-profit, privately owned, and public com- panies, as well as nonprofit and government organizations. Leaders were chosen based on research, in- terviews, company size, presence in Wisconsin, and whether someone is shaping the direction of Wisconsin’s economy. Kotek was named President and Chief Executive Of- ficer of Menasha Corporation in 2009. He joined one of Menasha Corporation’s subsidiaries, ORBIS Corporation, in 1991 and held successive positions with the company, including his appointment as President of ORBIS in 2004. He currently chairs the ThedaCare Board of Trustees and is former chair of United Way Fox Cities. “It’s humbling to be recognized on the list of Wiscon- sin’s 275 and to be among a group of prominent compa- nies and leaders,” Kotek said. “However, it takes teamwork and dedicated, insightful people to operate a company and help it thrive and grow. Our people — employees across the company — make Menasha Corporation what it is. And for them, I am most proud.” Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated packag- ing manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider spe- cializing in retail merchandising packaging and displays, protective packaging interiors, and packaging supply chain and fulfillment services. Established in 1849, Mena- sha Corporation is one of America’s oldest privately held, family-owned manufacturing companies. For more infor- mation, visit www.menashacorporation.com . Jim Kotek
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies provides the award winning Sitex- co Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All systems are safe for the environment and pro- vide proven tested results. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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