Paper Cutters — Slicing Through the Competition

"Customers are moving toward more computerized operations and digitally linked systems," Adams says. "This is impacting cutter manufacturers, because they need to be able to communicate with these digitally linked systems."

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In terms of operational ease, Adams notes that many of his customers are in the short-run market and require cutters that have a large storage capacity and quick-changeover ability within the program. In response, MAN Roland is promoting "flowline"systems, the combination of its Wohlenberg guillotine cutters and Baumann paper handling equipment.