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duction consistency and final board performance. Con- tamination, fiber degradation through repeated recycling cycles, and inconsistent collection systems may create op- erational challenges for manufacturers seeking depend- able raw-material quality. Energy consumption, transportation expenses, pro- cessing requirements, and fluctuations in recovered fiber availability can also pressure production economics. Man- ufacturers therefore need efficient recycling networks, op- timized mills, and reliable sourcing strategies to maintain competitiveness. Market Opportunities Innovation in lightweight containerboard offers signifi- cant opportunities. Producers can strengthen competitive- ness by developing grades that use fewer resources while maintaining compression strength, durability, printability, and converting efficiency required by modern packaging operations. Growing circular-economy commitments also create opportunities for partnerships among paper recyclers, con- tainerboard producers, converters, retailers, and brands. Closed-loop recovery systems and improved collection infrastructure can strengthen recovered fiber availability while supporting packaging sustainability objectives. Printing United’s AI Pavilion To Demonstrate Automation’s Power Significans Automation, a sponsor of this year’s AI Pavilion at Printing United, will be showcasing the power of AI in combination with highly customized workflow automation. In customer-led ‘fireside chat’ panel discussions Wednes- day, September 23 and Thursday, September 24, moder- ated by Significans President Marc Raad, clients will share their personal automation odysseys. The Odyssey The presentation, titled “The Automation Odyssey: Les- sons from Real Deployments” will include an Enterprise Systems Architect and three print executives now using AI and automation from Significans in their operations. At- tendees will discover how they approached their workflow problems, what was implemented, why they adopted the technology, the problem-solving strategies used, and the unprecedented results. Panelists will include Greg Tucker (CEO, Bay Cities Packaging & Design), James Kay (Enterprise Systems Ar- chitect, Taylor Corporation), Jim Hawton (CTO, Bay Cities Packaging & Design), and Nick West, (CEO, ZDecals). After each session, attendees can follow the panel to ‘The Loop’ area for further discussion and exploration. Wed., Sept 23 will feature a Workflow Automation Clinic and Thurs., Sept. 24 will follow up with a Workflow Clinic Part 2: “The Workflow Problems we did not Solve Yester- day.” Both will include Q&A sessions.
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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