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grating how cases, pallets, and packaging materials move across the complete end-of-line workflow, manufacturers can improve consistency, productivity, and reliability while establishing a scalable foundation for future automation.” Signode will also demonstrate a Simplimatic® collabo- rative robotic palletizer integrated with the Little David® LDX-RC random case opener and LDX-RTB semi-automat- ic random case sealer and Simpli-flex® intelligent product conveyors. Additional demonstrations feature the new BXT Go™ battery-powered strapping hand tool along with the popular BXT4 tool line for plastic strapping. Designed for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution environments, the new BXT Go tool is designed to support everyday strapping applications with a practical balance of performance, usability, and productivity. Signode will also demonstrate its protective packaging solutions including dunnage bags, cargo and load secure- ment, edge protection, and void fill, and the Engineered Solutions team will offer design services for custom pro- tective packaging via Multi-Wall™, PDM™, and Reddi-Pac™ custom packaging materials. To learn more about Signode’s connected packaging and automation solutions, visit Booth S-3100 in the South Building at PACK EXPO International 2026, October 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, or visit www.signode. com .
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.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. 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. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com 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.
ISM: Manufacturing Expands For Ninth Consecutive Month
According to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report is- sued by Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Sup- ply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the ninth consecutive month. “The Manufacturing PMI® registered 54.5 percent in September, 0.1 percentage point below the August figure of 54.6 percent. The overall economy continued in expan- sion for the 23rd month in a row. (A Manufacturing PMI® above 47.5 percent, over a period of time, generally in- dicates an expansion of the overall economy.) The New Orders Index expanded for the ninth consecutive month after four straight readings in contraction, registering 55.3 percent, up 1.6 percentage points compared to August's figure of 53.7 percent. The September reading of the Pro- duction Index (56.7 percent) is 1.6 percentage points lower than the 58.3 percent recorded in August. The Prices In- dex remained in expansion (or 'increasing' territory), regis- tering 77.9 percent, a notable increase of 6.8 percentage points compared to August's reading of 71.1 percent. The Backlog of Orders Index registered 56.4 percent, up 4.6 percentage points compared to the 51.8 percent recorded in August. The Employment Index reading of 52.7 percent
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
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.
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.
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