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ideation through to virtual and physical prototypes, pre- paring them for future roles in what is a diverse and fast- paced industry. “Throughout the last 18 months, we have seen how the global pandemic has underlined the important role tech- nology already plays in keeping the packaging supply chain moving,” said Pleman. “As the future of the industry will inevitably involve further digitization, automation and connectivity, it is crucial that the workforce of tomorrow is as skilled and knowledgeable as possible before they embark on their career. We see this donation as part of our contribution to ensuring that vision becomes a reality, investing in not just the future of these young students, but also of our industry as a whole.” Visit www.esko.com for more information. DS Smith Invests In Robot Workforce At UK’s Largest Paper Mill UK based DS Smith has invested in all-electric Rocla ve- hicles, supplied by Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe Oy, which operate 24/7 and perform a variety of tasks around the warehouse, including collecting reels from the production conveyor, storing them, and picking them for orders. When the vehicles aren’t tasked with work, they automatically switch to “housekeeping” mode, rotating stocks in order of age to maximize warehouse capacity. The robots, which have an average lifespan of 12 years, can reportedly transport paper reels safely around the warehouse at speeds of up to eight mph. They oper- ate with zero local emissions and when their battery lev- el drops to 30 percent, they complete their current task before going to the automated battery exchange station, where they choose the optimum charged battery as they get ready for another 10-hour shift. “The recent boom in e-commerce has increased the demand for our papers and packaging,” said Ben Jen- nings, Mill Manager. “Every day, around 2,200-2,400 tons of paper leave our mill and so it’s critical that our talented team has the latest innovations to benefit our people, cus- tomers, and the environment.” Petri Petäys, Sales Director at Mitsubishi Logisnext Eu- rope Oy, adds, “There is an increasing demand for sustain- able, safe, and efficient solutions in the paper and pack- aging segment, driving interest in our solutions which are optimized over almost 40 years of experience across vari- ous industries. What sets apart this project with DS Smith, seamlessly realized with the local support of Logisnext UK, is the dedication and can-do attitude embraced by the mill’s team. This allowed us to create one of the most effi- cient implementations, even under difficult circumstances. In July of this year, DS Smith announced it had part- nered with global industrial technology company Trimble to advance digitalization at its paper mills across Europe.
CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
C.U.E., INC. www.Anvi lCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature a unique construction of solid steel backing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time – a vital dependability difference that means seamless installation and a perfect cutting sur- face. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor-Lock anvil covers, in addition to urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We provide the award winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All our systems are safe for the environment and provide proven tested results! Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technol- ogy in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
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 monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
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