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job done. It was amazing to experience such great support and it brings excitement for the future. No matter what we face, I know that a group of people who work together will always overcome any obstacle. And I am excited for the future of our company and industry. “We will have many more challenges in 2023 and on, however, I am confident that the Kruger team and industry will prevail at each juncture. With an even greater focus on eliminated single-use packaging, our industry will be the leader in developing alternatives and I look forward to overcoming every problem with my team. Kruger’s light- weight linerboard offers a more sustainable approach to packaging, through a reduction in fiber without compro- mising strength. Our XTR product line begins at 18 lbs. and reaches 42 lbs., maximizing efficiency and profitability. “Kruger has developed, innovated and adapted throughout its existence, which is why it has not only en- dured, but thrived throughout its first 100 years. I am proud to be part of the Kruger family as we continue to grow and develop high quality products while prioritizing customer satisfaction. To the next 100 years!” Call (514) 268-2119. Email maxim.cote@kruger.com. PAMARCO Roselle, New Jersey: John Burgess reports, “2022 – where did it go? That was my first thought when I received the annual communication from BCN looking for our Supplier Report. I think we all were aware 2022 was going to be a manufacturers, our steel suppliers had a difficult time cop- ing with our requirements and ‘juggling’ became a favorite pastime to keep up with demand. Our investment in the new 5.5M CNC in 2021 paid huge dividends with the num- ber of cylinders on order and the timescales required. “Personnel continued to be a challenge for our compa- ny. With six plants strategically positioned around the US, keeping plants fully staffed and new employees retained was an ongoing issue, and in my opinion, is one that is going to continue into the next downturn. This, of course, came with added costs, as all employers have seen. Cou- pled with the increasing costs for our essential materials kept our business in a state of fluidity for the year. “Happily, our excellent sales team was able to get back to a regular schedule of visits to customers, whatever ‘regular’ means in the post-Covid world, and many of our sales territories set new records. A strong indicator of our presence in our customers’ facilities was our audit service. bumper year for corrugated convert- ing. Whether you are a supplier or a producer, the bounce coming out of Covid was very predictable but it still exceeded our expectations. “Of course, there were bumps along the way. As a major supplier to most of the recognized equipment John Burgess
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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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