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with a focus on improving signal reliability and overall data quality in corrugated converting environments. More consistent and accurate signals help improve predictive models and reduce false alerts, two of the most persistent challenges in industrial analytics systems. A Shift In How Plants Operate For Bay Cities, the impact of Helios is not defined by a single outcome, but by the foundation it creates. Greater visibility leads to earlier intervention, which in turn sup- ports more informed decision-making across the plant. Over time, those incremental improvements begin to compound, strengthening overall performance and con- sistency. For the industry, the implication is broader. “Technology like this shouldn’t only be available to the largest compa- nies,” Tucker says. “Smaller converters should be able to use the same tools to improve efficiency and compete.” SUN shares that perspective. “Our goal is to help converters operate more intelligent- ly,” Gopakumar says. “When machine data and analytics work together, plants can move from reacting to problems to anticipating them.” As more converters begin exploring digital strategies, the experience at Bay Cities highlights a practical reality: transformation does not happen all at once. It starts with better data, improves through better decisions, and ulti- mately depends on the discipline to act on what the data reveals. Bay Cities Educates Customers On Implications Of EPR Bay Cities is working to help customers navigate the grow- ing wave of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) leg- islation as more states move toward implementation and compliance deadlines begin taking shape. With EPR laws now passed in seven states - including California, Bay Cities’ home state - and several more with legislation in progress, the company said many brands selling packaged goods into the U.S. market will soon face new reporting requirements and fee structures tied to the packaging they place into commerce. Fee assessments under some programs are expected to begin as early as 2027. In addition to a focus on compliance, Bay Cities is a valuable resource for customers trying to understand how the legislation may affect packaging decisions, material selection, and long-term costs. Under EPR frameworks, producers are responsible for helping fund the recycling and end-of-life management of packaging materials. As an ongoing hot topic in the indus- try, most box makers are already familiar with the concept, but Bay Cities noted that fee structures are beginning to
ADVANTZWARE www.advantzware.com
Advantzware provides a comprehensive system to address the business management needs of the independent box business, as well as the ERP requirements of full scale pack-
aging plants and integrated companies. AIR CONVEYING CORPORATION www.accfilter.com
Air Conveying Corporation is a leader in the industry of Pneumatic Conveying Systems and has been in business since 1968. As an equipment manufacturer rather than sim- ply a sales organization, we have complete control over the quality of material and products which make up your pro- posed system. Our equipment is found in printing, folding carton and corrugated plants throughout the world. We've been designing, manufacturing and engineering pneumatic conveying systems since 1984. We partner with our customers to ensure they operate efficiently and guar- antee our systems meet or exceed their specifications. ASDI specializes in full pull-through systems trim separators, and NFPA compliant systems with full electronic controls. AMTECH SOFTWARE www.amtechsoftware.com AIR SYSTEMS DESIGN, INC. www.airsystemsdesign.com Amtech offers the industry’s most innovative and com- prehensive corrugated and packaging ERP, integrated scheduling software, and engineered automation technol- ogy. For over 30 years, Amtech has kept our customers competitive in an ever-changing economy with customer digital storefronts and workflows, business intelligence, automated scheduling for corrugators, converting and shipping, proactive roll stock and inventory management. APEX INTERNATIONAL www.apexinternational.com World’s largest Anilox and Glue & Metering roll manufac- turer, providing the widest selection of corrugated engrav- ings and complementary services. Anilox engraving options available from our North American manufacturing facility include elongated 75°, 60°, 45°, plus Apex’s patented GTT technology. Glue rolls are produced with Hardened Stain- less Steel and a max TIR of 10 µ for Single, Double Facers.
AOPACK LTD www.aopackmachine.com
Aopack is a leading manufacturer of automatic corrugated box making machines for short-run and on-demand pro- duction. 1,200+ machines operate in 60+ countries. The BM2800-Ultra integrates digital printing, slitting, slotting, creasing, and vibrating knife cutting, delivering efficient, flexible solutions for customized corrugated box orders.
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