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first. Wabash had just invested in a six-color Bobst flexo press. This was a big step and they were looking for help to get their production personnel educated not only on the equipment but on the new techniques and processes nec- essary to maximize the efficiency and profitability of this new market. They were also looking for help selling these new capabilities to their customers. Remember, this was a time when we were trying to change brand owners from litho to direct print high-graphics. Mid-Atlantic was well on its way to building their printing business on multiple ro- tary diecutters. They were looking to address some pro- duction issues and take their capabilities to the next level. Both Wabash and Mid-Atlantic remained loyal clients for many years. Even after Wabash was purchased by Inter- national Paper, Tim and I collaborated multiple times until his retirement last year from The Royal Group. The story is much the same with Andy and Mid-Atlantic, which was recently purchased by The Royal Group. What was the state of direct print 25 years ago? There was perhaps more of a division in lines of thought regarding direct print. In Europe there was an early and strong following of off-line print. Bobst and Cuir, leaders in platen diecutting, in particular drove this development. The platen cutters had the major share of the market and Europeans were very comfortable with the process.
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational .com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com
For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes; hhs systems ensure efficiency and precision. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality assurance in the production of corrugated boxes with flexo folder gluers. BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
CIMEX CORP. www.cimexcorp.com
Cimex writes affordable yet powerful CAD/CAM software for the packaging and diemaking industries. We also offer numerous samplemakers, etc., to fit all needs and budgets.
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
So diecutting off-line with printing as a separate process seemed natural. In the U.S., with a focus on efficiency, printing high-quality inline with the box making process, be that rotary diecutting or case making, was boosted pri- marily by Ward and United and later found ardent support by Göpfert. U.S. converters wanted to put a blank in the feeder and have a finished, high-quality print product at the delivery end. At the time everything was gear driven and the mode of transfer was pull roll. Vacuum transfer was just starting to emerge and was creating a whole new set of obstacles with ink performance and sheet control. Deritend tried CONTINUED ON PAGE 34 Heusch says there is a range of options for digital print on cor- rugated, from simple single color to multi-color high graphics.
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
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.
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