Board Converting News, September 4, 2023

ePS Showcased Software Solutions For Corrugators At CorrExpo Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based eProductivity Software provided a post-show report following its appearance at CorrExpo 2023, TAPPI's renowned annual corrugated conference and exhibition. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about ePS solutions touted to reduce costs by streamlining process- es and optimizing operations. ePS also hosted a What’s New/Tech Talk on "Innovations in Corrugator Energy Sav- ing, Machine Reliability, and Production Efficiency." Additionally, ePS featured the CorrSuite (former- ly known as CTI), its comprehensive suite of end-to-end technology solutions for the corrugated industry designed to address the significant challenges prevalent in the in- dustry. With the sector grappling with fluctuating demand, scarcity of skilled labor, and the pressing demand for main- taining or even enhancing product quality while remaining competitive, CorrSuite steps up as a solution that auto- mates labor-intensive processes and reduces the reliance on manual tasks freeing up valuable human resources for higher-impact business initiatives. ePS’ industry experts guided visitors through the CorrSuite MES solution (including CorrPlan-plant sched- uling, CorrTrim-corrugator scheduling, and CorrTrac-roll stock management), to help manufacturers reduce costs, achieve real-time visibility, optimize production schedul- ing, and drive improvement across their operations. CorrTrac can effectively monitor stock levels, track us- age, and optimize inventory management processes, the company said, offering real-time visibility into the status and location of rolls to help insure accurate inventory counts and reduce the risk of running out or overstocking. “With CorrTrac, we can quickly identify what specific roll was used for an order; it has meant that we can con- solidate and optimize our paper stock which has been a massive cost-saving for the business,” said Daniele Plazzi, Chief Innovation Officer, FEPA S.p.A., an Italian corrugated box producer. Another ePS highlight at the show was the Escada cor- rugator control technology used by many of the world’s corrugated manufacturers. This system offers precise control and monitoring of corrugators, to help manufacturers optimize machine per- formance, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. Escada integrates with the ERP and MES solutions to create a unified ecosystem that enhances productivity and profitability for corrugated manufacturers. ePS's solutions are offered as end-to-end suites with out-of-the box certified industry workflows, or as vertical industry point solutions that augment generic ERPs and home-grown solutions with premium and differentiated in- dustry capabilities. For more information, visit www.epackagingsw.com .

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GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com

American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed mon- itoring. Visit our website for info, tips and techniques.

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

KIWIPLAN www.kiwiplan.com

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.

MAROTECH INC. www.marotech.com

Manufacturer of Marotape®, Marotape®Plus, Marotape® FPT and MaroString™; hot melt coated tapes and strings used for reinforcement and easy-open features for packaging. Ma- rotech also manufactures dispensing and tape placement equipments to optimize the productivity of applying hot melt coated tapes.

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