Board Converting News, December 6, 2021

PCMC To Open New Packaging Innovation Center In Green Bay Green Bay, Wisconsin based Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, announced it will open a new Packaging Innovation Center at its head- quarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The multi-purpose space is more than 4,700-square-feet in size and will serve as a hub for demonstrations, training, education, industry trials, and research and development. The Packaging Innovation Center will be the home of a Fusion C flexographic press, Hudson-Sharp’s Ares 400- SUP stand-up pouch machine, a Meridian Elite laser an- ilox cleaner, an ELS-MAX inline press and the ION digital printing platform. These machines will be available for demonstrations, as well as for hands-on learning and train- ing opportunities. The state-of-the-art center also features industry-leading tools and supplies for anilox sleeves, plate-mounting, color-proofing, plate and print inspection, sleeve-cleaning, and plate sleeves and tapes. “We’re excited to be able to welcome printing and con- verting customers into our facility to experience our inno- vations firsthand,” said Rodney Pennings, PCMC’s Direc- tor of Sales–Printing, Coating and Laminating. “Our new Packaging Innovation Center is a vision that we’ve had for several years, and it’s rewarding to see it finally be com- pleted.”

The Packaging Innovation Center will allow Hud- son-Sharp customers to complete trials in person on our equipment,” said Scott Romenesko, PCMC’s Director of Sales–Bag Converting. “It will be a valuable tool for our customers as they evaluate the best equipment to meet their needs.” An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in the spring of 2022. Additional partnerships and ed- ucational events will be announced in the coming months.

Bay Cities Hosts Open House, Ribbon Cutting In Bentonville

Pico Rivera, California based Bay Cities hosted an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 30, at its new offices in Bentonville, Arkansas. The Open House included a tour where participants: • Experienced emerging technologies in the innovation center, designed to challenge brands to stay relevant in the fast-paced retail landscape; • Explored Bay Cities’ manufacturing, data management, supply chain, and logistics capabilities; • Engaged in conversations with experts from branding, marketing, design, pack-out, and supply chain With a goal of bringing retailers, brands, and suppliers together to innovate and execute, the offices will be used to “bring visions to life.” Visit www.bay-cities.com .

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