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VALMET’S ADVANCED SOLUTIONS FOR CORRUGATED BOARD MANUFACTURERS: ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY Interview with Ronald van de Ven, Sales Manager of Western Europe and David Jackson Maddux, Corrugated Board and Paper Converting Sales Manager for North America at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "We’re here to talk to you a little bit about Valmet and what we hope to accomplish in the corrugated industry. We have a tremendous success story in Europe and have also started some great success stories in Asia. Now, we’re hoping to grow the business in North America and South America. So, we want to tell you a bit about what Valmet has to offer... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/valmet-s-advanced-solutions-for-corrugated-board-manufacturers-enhancing-efficiency-and-sustainability/ #VALMET #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

MONDI COMPLETES €90 MILLION UPGRADE AT WARSAW PLANT “This investment has doubled the plant’s production capacity, making it the largest corrugated solutions plant in Poland and one of the biggest in Europe,” says Andrzej Archacki, Managing Director of Mondi Corrugated Solutions Poland. “Our customers rightly expect their business partners to be reliable, innovative, and agile – we are passionate about meeting their needs every day.” After the upgrade, the production capacity of the Mondi Mszczonów plant has reached 320 million square meters of products per year... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/mondi-completes-e90-million-upgrade-at-warsaw-plant/ #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

HIGHCON: INTRODUCING THE BEAM 2C AND ADVANCED PACKAGING INNOVATIONS Interview with Edi Perets, Solutions Architect & CSM at SuperCorrExpo 2024. Highcon Systems Ltd. is a company that specializes in digital cutting and creasing solutions for the packaging industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Yavne, Israel, Highcon develops innovative digital systems that transform traditional finishing processes into value-adding steps. Their technology is used for converting paper, labels, folding cartons, and micro-flute materials... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/highcon-introducing-the-beam-2c-and-advanced-packaging-innovations/ #HIGHCON #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

LOUIS VUITTON UNVEILS ECO-FRIENDLY POP-UP: LUXURY IN CORRUGATED BOARD This innovative retail space is constructed entirely from recycled structural corrugated board, making it both eco-friendly and practical. The design allows for easy assembly and dismantling, reflecting the brand’s commitment to sustainability without compromising on luxury... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/louis-vuitton-unveils-eco-friendly-pop-up-luxury-in-corrugated-board/ #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

CELEBRATING 95 YEARS OF INNOVATION SINCE 1929: GEORGE M. MARTIN COMPANY’S LATEST AT SUPERCORREXPO 2024 Interview with Jason Smith, Vice President of Sales of the company. One of them is SmartShingle™, which just won the Innovator of the Year award yesterday. SmartShingle™ allows you to run your machines without feed interruptions on some of your orders. We have a new conveyor system to show you. This is our new ball belt transfer system for bundle breaking. We use this to transfer bundles from the stacker to the bundle breaker. It’s brand new for 2024... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/celebrating-95-years-of-innovation-since-1929-george-m-martin-company-s-latest-at-supercorrexpo-2024/ #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

ROBATECH: PERFECT FOLD FOR CORRUGATED BOARD MANUFACTURERS In conversation with David Trinkner, Business Development Manager Graphic & Converting at Robatech at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "PerfectFold is a system that creases corrugated cardboard by applying a special creasing liquid contactlessly onto the two fold lines. The softening of the board allows for very precise folding. PerfectFold is mainly made up of two jetting heads, a pump, two liquid containers for changeover on the fly, and an I/P converter that controls that the correct amount of liquid is applied according to the production speed... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/robatech-perfect-fold-for-corrugated-board-manufacturers/ #Robatech #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

DS SMITH ANNOUNCES €25 MILLION INVESTMENT TO ENHANCE POLISH FACILITIES “We are continuing a series of investments in DS Smith’s operations in Poland and reinforcing our market position in the region,” says Reinier Schlatmann, Regional Managing Director, Packaging Division, DS Smith Eastern Europe." DS Smith has announced a significant investment of over €25 million in its Polish facilities, aiming to boost production capabilities and support sustainable packaging solutions... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/ds-smith-announces-e25-million-investment-to-enhance-polish-facilities/ #DSSMITH #BOBST #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

ENGAGING THE YOUTH: IGOR TKALENKO INTRODUCES CORRUGA EMPIRE GAME IN THE USA The first episode of the “Better Together” podcast was recorded live at SuperCorrExpo 2024. Hosts discussed key innovations and trends and interviewed industry experts, including Igor Tkalenko, CEO of corruga.expert. These conversations were captured at SuperCorrExpo 2024, which was held September 8 – 12 in Orlando, FL. Held only once every four years, SCE is the premier trade show and conference dedicated to the corrugated packaging industry. It is organized by TAPPI and AICC... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/engaging-the-youth-igor-tkalenko-introduces-corruga-empire-game-in-the-usa/ #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

AVERAGE PRICES OF UKRAINIAN CARDBOARD AND PAPER INDUSTRY IN OCTOBER 2024 corruga.expert presents the price index for the main products of Ukrainian cardboard and paper industry. We thank everyone who responded to our initiative and invite all other Ukrainian companies to participate in the index. The tables show the average prices in hryvnias and euros (at the NBU exchange rate as of October 31, 2024 – UAH 44.97/EUR 1) for each type of product for the current month, as well as the change in prices as a percentage compared to the previous month... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/average-prices-of-ukrainian-cardboard-and-paper-industry-in-october-2024/ #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

SWEDISH INNOVATION: INTRODUCING THE EMBA 295 QS ULTIMA™ IN AMERICA Interview with Kelly Vekas, General Manager at EMBA Machinery, Inc. at SuperCorrExpo 2024. EMBA Machinery, Inc. is a prominent player in the global corrugated board industry. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality machinery designed for the production of corrugated packaging. "We’ve had an excellent week here at SuperCorrExpo with our colleagues from around the world, including Brazil, Mexico, and Sweden. We did some technical presentations for various customers and had a number of people stop by from North America as well... https://corruga.expert/en/news/swedish-innovation-introducing-the-emba-295-qs-ultima-in-america/ #EMBA #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

BCM STORAGE/HITEK: STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CORRUGATED INDUSTRY Interview with Ryan Ashley, Sales Consultant of Hitek Equipment, Inc. at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "This is a semi-automatic system for storing rotary dies. It’s a very simple system. In fact, we had a ten-year-old child operating it two days ago. You can select which die you want from the storage system. You hit “OK”, select the die size, and the system knows what size it is. Then, you choose the position on the cart and hit “Start”. After that, the system takes over and guides you on which direction to go. You just follow its instructions and stop when it tells you to stop... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/bcm-storage-hitek-storage-solutions-for-the-corrugated-industry/ #BCMStorage #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

MAGNA SHOWCASES REMANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS Interview with Kenneth Morrow, President and Genevieve Morrow, VP of Magna Products Corp. at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "This is our second time at the exhibition, and we’re really excited to be here. I think that Magna has a lot to offer to partners in the corrugated industry. What we do is remanufacture and repair servo motors, amplifiers, and power supplies used in various lines in corrugated factories. With remanufactured parts on the shelf, we can help get places that are down running basically overnight at a fraction of the price... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/magna-showcases-remanufacturing-solutions/ #Magna #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

RMM DASONG: HIGH-QUALITY CORRUGATED ROLLS FROM CHINA Interview with Celia Zhou (Corrugating Roll/EMEA Sales) and Ella Ni (Sales Director) at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "We are Shanghai Dasong Corrugated Roll Company, established in 1994. We have specialized in producing corrugated rolls for over 30 years, particularly tungsten carbide corrugated rolls. Besides corrugated rolls, we also supply new cassettes with all necessary accessories for most common models of single facers. Additionally, we provide bearings, oil seals, rotary joints, and other necessary parts... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/rmm-dasong-high-quality-corrugated-rolls-from-china/ #RMMDasong #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

CUIR CCM: A PROUD FRENCH MANUFACTURER OF INNOVATIVE PRINTING SOLUTIONS Interview with Fabien Val-Duprez, Président of the company at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "The company is CUIR because it was owned and created by Marcel CUIR in 1932. We are a French company. We manufacture our machines in the north of France, close to Lille, near the Belgian border, and we dispatch our machines worldwide. We are pleased because we are a bit unique... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/cuir-ccm-a-proud-french-manufacturer-of-innovative-printing-solutions/ #CUIR #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

MATEC: CONVEYOR SYSTEMS FOR THE CORRUGATED INDUSTRY FROM LATIN AMERICA Interview with Julián Uribe Salazar, Sales Manager of MATEC SAS at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "Hello corruga.experts! We are a Latin American company that is expanding worldwide. Our main operations are in Colombia and Mexico, and we are looking to expand into the United States and possibly further into Europe. We manufacture conveyor systems for the corrugated industry, connecting your corrugator to the packaging line to help you control and implement the best automation processes in your manufacturing facilities. We would be more than happy to help you understand your needs to improve production, reduce times, and get the most out of your cardboard converters and corrugated machines... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/matec-conveyor-systems-for-the-corrugated-industry-from-latin-america/ #MATEC #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

MONDI GRÜNBURG APPRENTICE HONOURED WITH WELLPAPPE AUSTRIA AWARD 2024 Sebastian Docherty invented an innovative packaging solution for Zwiesel Kristallglas AG’s delicate glassware, featuring precise die-cut contours that securely hold various shapes and sizes of glasses, ensuring safe transport. The editorial team of CORRUGA.EXPERT congratulates Sebastian and wishes him continued creative success! The Wellpappe Austria Award is an annual recognition presented by the Austrian corrugated board industry to honor outstanding packaging solutions made from corrugated board. The award celebrates innovation, creativity, and functionality in packaging design. https://corruga.expert/en/news/mondi-grunburg-apprentice-honoured-with-wellpappe-austria-award-2024/ #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

ADVANCED INK LEVEL AND VISCOSITY CONTROL SYSTEMS BY BFT GROUP Interview with Simone Bonaria (COO of BFT Group) and Alberto Ferrara (CTO of BFT CARBON and BFT FLEXO) at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "At SuperCorr, we’re introducing our new INK600 ink consumption system. Its operation is incredibly simple yet highly precise: we pump air from our sensor into a metal pipe placed inside the ink bucket. Since we know the pipe’s diameter, we can accurately measure the pressure inside... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/advanced-ink-level-and-viscosity-control-systems-by-bft-group/ #BFTGROUP #BFTCARBON #BFTFLEXO #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

GRACO UNVEILS ENERGY-EFFICIENT ELECTRIC DIAPHRAGM PUMPS FOR CORRUGATED INDUSTRY Interview with Jeff Shaffer, Sales Manager of North America and Rob Woodward, Senior Business Development Manager at SuperCorrExpo 2024. We’re a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, pumps, and pumping equipment. We also work in the corrugated space. Here, you can see our new electric diaphragm pump. We’ve been manufacturing diaphragm pumps for 30 or 40 years. Typically, they are air-driven, like the pumps you see behind me. You would connect a compressed air source to the diaphragm pump, which would then be used to pump starch, inks, and for sump transfer in a corrugated facility... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/graco-unveils-energy-efficient-electric-diaphragm-pumps-for-corrugated-industry/ #Graco #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

MATEC: CONVEYOR SYSTEMS FOR THE CORRUGATED INDUSTRY FROM LATIN AMERICA Interview with Julián Uribe Salazar, Sales Manager of MATEC SAS at SuperCorrExpo 2024. "Hello corruga.experts! We are a Latin American company that is expanding worldwide. Our main operations are in Colombia and Mexico, and we are looking to expand into the United States and possibly further into Europe. We manufacture conveyor systems for the corrugated industry, connecting your corrugator to the packaging line to help you control and implement the best automation processes in your manufacturing facilities. We would be more than happy to help you understand your needs to improve production, reduce times, and get the most out of your cardboard converters and corrugated machines... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/matec-conveyor-systems-for-the-corrugated-industry-from-latin-america/ #MATEC #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert

SUN AUTOMATION GROUP: FROM FEEDER COMPANY TO OEM INNOVATOR SINCE 1985 Interview with Greg Jones, Executive Vice President at SUN Automation Group at SuperCorrExpo 2024. We started as a feeder company back in 1985 and became an OEM in 2012 with our first rotary die cutter. We just upgraded that to a new version and sold five in the past year. The new, more reliable, heavy-duty SUN 625 die cutter is now in use. All the top five integrators have multiple SUN 625s. We’re excited about the upgrade, which makes the machine more reliable with more throughput, focusing on uptime. We’re also building relationships with OEMs trying to penetrate the U.S. market... Read more: https://corruga.expert/en/news/sun-automation-group-from-feeder-company-to-oem-innovator-since-1985/ #SunAutomation #SuperCorrExpo2024 #SuperCorrExpo #corrugated #packaging #corrugaexpert