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ligence, can help converters increase productivity and strengthen their capabilities. Brown points to sustainability, speed, and customiza- tion as significant opportunities for the years ahead. “Independent companies are well positioned to inno- vate through closer collaboration, faster decision-making, and practical solutions that balance performance, brand impact, and environmental responsibility,” Brown said. Across all four conversations, one idea remained con- stant: independence is not about standing still. It is about remaining responsive enough to keep learning, investing, and adapting. Stronger Together The paperboard packaging industry includes inde- pendently owned converters, integrated companies with both mill and converting operations, and businesses with a range of ownership and operating structures. Each brings valuable capabilities to the marketplace. Integrated organizations offer scale, extensive produc- tion networks, significant resources, and the ability to sup- port large and complex programs. Independent converters contribute specialized expertise, entrepreneurial leader- ship, responsive decision-making, and close customer re- lationships.
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.
Mills believes those strengths should be viewed as complementary: “Although we compete daily, we also need each other,” he said. Depending on the product or program, a brand may benefit from the reach of an integrated converter, the specialized capabilities of an independent converter, or a sourcing strategy that includes both. “The folding carton ecosystem is both models,” Mills said. “By working together, and choosing the right partner for each need, brands gain resilience, innovation, and re- sults.” That practical perspective reflects PPC’s role as the uni- fied voice of the North American paperboard packaging industry and a forum for collaboration, learning, and rela- tionship building.
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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