Board Converting News, February 19, 2024

Baldwin Adds (CONT’D FROM PAGE 8)

and customer relationships, the time is ripe for Gero to progress his career within Baldwin. In addition to the recent additions to the sales team, Baldwin’s U.S. based manufacturing capabilities continue to grow. Proud to manufacture the majority of its equip- ment that is sold to the U.S. market domestically, the BW Converting brand continues to invest in its North American manufacturing footprint. Baldwin has expanded its manufacturing capabilities for its curing and drying product lines. It is now able to manufacture IR drying systems at its flagship facility in Riv- er Falls, Wisconsin, in addition to its prior capabilities with best-in-class LED and UV systems. Baldwin is also adding an additional furnace to its UV lamp production lines in Easton, Pennsylvania, to meet growing demand. These new investments in operational capabilities are supported by local engineering teams, product manage- ment and an extensive field service team based throughout the U.S.

expressed his excitement to be back with Barry-Wehmiller and to join the Baldwin organization, diving even deeper into the printing industry.

Nick Harkness

Dave Gero

Craig Black

Baldwin has promoted Dave Gero (dave.gero@bald- wintech.com) from his role as a service technician to After- market Sales Manager for the East Coast. With more than 20 years of experience and extensive product knowledge

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“It’s exciting to see the investment in the selling team and across the Baldwin busi- ness, to support the growth we are seeing in multiple markets. The ability to attract Jason, Barry, Nick and Dave to the team sets us up for further success and supports the long-term growth we expect to see,” said Craig Black, Baldwin’s Vice President of Sales, Americas. “I look forward to see- ing them contribute to Baldwin’s continued success as we have seen rapid growth in markets that we were not as well known in just a few years ago – narrow web and cor- rugated in particular.” Sponsorships Still Available For AICC Spring Meeting AICC, The Independent Packaging Asso- ciation, announced that sponsorship op- portunities are still available for the Spring Meeting set for April 8-10 in Palm Desert, California. This event offers a great oppor- tunity to give your company premier ex- posure, while also supporting the industry. With record attendance expected, the AICC says the meeting would not be possible without the support of its sponsors. The Spring Meeting will celebrate AICC’s 50th Anniversary, the Emerging Leader’s 10 Year Reunion and the 10th Annual Inde- pendents’ Cup Golf Tournament. The meet- ing will offer attendees valuable sessions, speakers, essential information, and insight into new trends, along with various net- working and social events. For more information, visit aiccbox.org .

You can count on us. Sustainable

Balemaster’s network of service providers across North America have capabilities ranging from emergency breakdown service to planned maintenance, and more. Combined with our multi-million dollar parts inventory at our Indiana factory, you can see how we’ll keep you maintained – and sustained – at a high level for years to come.

(219) 663-4525 | www. balemaster .com MAKING YOUR BALING PROCESS MORE PROFITABLE.

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