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fully formed, requiring considerable space during trans- portation, whereas WKL can be delivered flat, decreasing transportation volume. In terms of consumer experience, structures designed using WKL provide not only a more luxurious and tactile feel compared to squeaky Styrofoam, but can also include compartmentalized and internal spaces for accessories and other product components. Governments are now in the process of legislating a ban of Styrofoam. In the USA, Maryland was the first state to effectively ban the use of Styrofoam. As this happens, brands will need to turn to products such as WKL and con- sult with their suppliers’ packaging designers to develop
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
more environmentally friendly alternatives to non-recycla- ble plastic packaging. If brands continue the use of plas- tics at the going rate, by 2050 it is anticipated that plastic production will grow by 40 percent and the amount of plastic in our world’s oceans will outweigh the amount of fish that live there. Finally, after WKL is produced, it is typically sheeted, converted into corrugate, printed, die-cut, folded, glued, filled by the brand owner or their product producer, and then sold to the consumer. These steps in this value chain, make it more difficult for sustainability messaging to get through to the consumer—particularly in regards to recy- cled and virgin fiber. Value chain members should focus on providing ver- ifiable facts and assume the role of educating all stake- holders—from brand owners to consumer—about virgin fibers. They should work together, actively participating in conversations with one another, to better inform consum- ers and other members of the industry about the sustain- ability-related benefits of different types of fibers, keeping fit-for-purpose in mind. This will create a more sustainable, total package that contributes to the circular economy and reduces emissions. The companies that sustainably pro- duce WKL have an opportunity to help shape the industry. Nathan Pajka works with the Product Safety and Sustain- ability team in Finland and serves as their sustainability expert. Contact him at Nathan.pajka@metsagroup.com Mark Beamesderfer, Packaging Services Director, Metsӓ Board Americas, has over 28 years of experience in de- sign, prepress, print, and converting. Contact him at mark. beamesderfer@metsagroup.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 provides the award winning Sitex- co Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All systems are safe for the environment and pro- vide proven tested results. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers.
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.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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