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al expansion strategy. The combined platform comprises five converting facilities offering high-design paperboard packaging to an attractive range of daily needs-driven consumer markets, supported by a comprehensive suite of value-added services. In connection with the transac- tion, Impressions’ leadership made a significant invest- ment in Mill Rock Packaging. “Joining forces with Impressions is an exciting develop- ment for the clients, suppliers and associates of both or- ganizations,” said Mill Rock Packaging Vice Chairman and Mill Rock Capital Senior Partner Bob Feeser. “The trans- action marks our entry into the important Midwest market and will enable us to expand our product and value-added service offerings across the combined footprint.” “Mill Rock is the ideal partner to sustain Impressions’ longstanding commitment to quality, innovation and re- liability,” said Impressions CEO Mike Jorgensen. “Our shared vision for growth will benefit greatly from the ad- ditional resources and capability of the broader platform.” South Texas Box Maker Upgrades Abilities With Kolbus AutoBox Line Kolbus America announced that a South Texas based manufacturer has invested in Kolbus AutoBox equipment to expand its in-house product packaging capabilities. The specialized manufacturer, who is globally known for its women’s beauty products, recently installed a multi-faceted Autobox equipment line, including the ro- bust AB300 on-demand box making machine. The Au- toBox AB300 is equipped with the MultiCut MC300 and the FP300 flexographic printing module, as well as the ProGluer straightline gluer and RSC314 rotary slitting and creasing machine. Additional modules on the AB300 will providing additional flexibility. The AutoBox AB300 on-demand box maker is suited for short- to medium-sized runs of virtually all sizes and flutes for different packaging needs, including RSC styles, partitions, trays and more. The machine uses 75 percent less energy than conventional converting equipment and allows converters to produce custom flexo-printed pack- aging. The machine is quick to set within a few minutes and is easily operated, with no training required, with the interactive touchscreen interface. The Flexo Print FP300 unit can be programmed to place print on to different box panels, and is easily adjust- able across the width of a box, permitting high quality text, graphics and handling instructions. “This customer achieves superior quality control of their fine products, including the product packaging because it is all done in-house,” said Kelly Adams, Kolbus America Sales Manager. “The AutoBox AB300 line will provide the same control of product, with added flexibility and consid- erable cost savings.”
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