Finishing - Material Handling

ARCDALE, NC—Sept.21, 2007—Vecoplan, a leader in size reduction technology, recently christened a new state-of-the-art test lab. An integral part of Vecoplan’s recent 30,000 square foot building expansion, the lab serves two functions vital to Vecoplan’s long term goals for continued growth. “First it provides a practical hands-on environment to test the feasibility and ensure the quality of our R&D efforts,” states Gary Kolbet, Chief of Systems Engineering at Vecoplan, LLC. “But just as important, the test lab is set up to provide real world conditions in which customers can view their own waste materials being processed - from feeding, through shredding and discharge/separation” adds

HIGH POINT, NC—Mike Cox has joined Vecoplan, LLC as the Mid-West Sales Manager in their Waste Division. Cox will be responsible for sales to the municipal, industrial and post-consumer waste markets including the printing and document destruction industries. Vecoplan is the worldwide leader in size reduction technologies, including shredders, material handling machinery, separation equipment, and complete waste reduction systems. Cox brings 18 years of experience in capital equipment and industrial sales to his new position. “The rapid growth that we’ve experienced, especially in our Waste Division, has made it necessary for us to expand both our facilities and our personnel. We are fortunate to have

ARCDALE, NC—September 17, 2007—Vecoplan, the worldwide leader in size reduction technology, dedicated their newly expanded headquarters at a grand opening on Saturday, September 15, 2007 in Archdale, NC. Tours of the enlarged, 60,000 square foot facility were conducted during the event. A contingent of officials from Germany joined Vecoplan employees and vendors, in the celebration. According to Len Beusse, COO of Vecoplan, LLC “the decision to expand our building was driven by the continually increasing demand for our shredders and systems, especially our systems. Over the last 5 years we’ve had more and more customers that come to us for a total waste

CHICAGO—September 9—With the introduction of KODAK Cutting and Creasing Tables, prepress operations can achieve new levels of predictability of the final printed piece with packaging mockups and comps produced using a KODAK APPROVAL Digital Color Imaging System. KODAK Digital Cutting and Creasing Tables offer fast, accurate cutting and creasing of substrates used in the mockup, comping and prepress production stages of packaging design. Producing a scored, cut carton in as little as 60 seconds, the tables use tangential knives and two- or three-point creasing wheels, keeping the substrate in place with a vacuum hold-down feature. “By using APPROVAL System proofs and an automated

The Spine & Hinge Creaser for Muller cover feeders totally eliminates fiber cracking and eliminates off-line scoring once and for all. One device handles papers from 90# text up through 16 point, no matter the grain direction. Variable spine and hinge widths, and infinitely variable crease width adjustment means your customer gets exactly the finished cover they are looking for.

HIGH POINT, NC—09/07/07—Vecoplan LLC, the world-wide leader in size reduction technologies, has named Todd Carswell Vice President of Technical Services. Carswell has been with Vecoplan for 10 years and was formerly head of Technical Development were he oversaw the company’s R & D Team. Carswell’s responsibilities, as VP of Technical Services, will expand to include the oversight of all technical aspects of Vecoplan’s continued growth. In addition to leading in the design of new technologies, he will now be in charge of Vecoplan’s Service Department. “As the sheer number of customers, machines and systems that we have in the field has grown, and

Vecoplan, LLC has promoted Mike Wilhoit to the newly created position of Vice President of Operations. Vecoplan is the worldwide leader in size reduction technologies, including shredders, material handling machinery, separation equipment, and complete waste reduction systems. Prior to his promotion Wilhoit was Operations Manager at Vecoplan and oversaw their recently completed building expansion. In his new position Wilhoit will oversee all aspects of manufacturing and daily facilities operations. “Over the last six years Mike has proven his leadership abilities and we’re fortunate to have someone of his caliber in a position to head up our production operations” states Len Beusse, COO at Vecoplan.

KENNESAW, GA—July 25, 2007—Heidelberg will demonstrate a wide range of packaging solutions at this year’s Graph Expo, including several new items that boast a competitive advantage in economy, efficiency and flexibility. The prepress, press and postpress equipment will be on display in booth #1200 at McCormick Place in Chicago from Sept. 9-12, 2007. “Heidelberg provides high-performance packaging solutions to a broad spectrum of businesses, whether they are printing simple folding boxes or high-end finished cartons for luxury goods. The high level of customization on our equipment allows companies to find the right solutions for their business,” says Mark Rasmussen, postpress packaging product manager, Heidelberg USA. For

EMPORIA, KS—June 26, 2007—Kansa Technology, LLC an Emporia, KS based post press equipment manufacturer proudly announces the development and release of the Kansa Intelli-Jog the industry’s first smart electric jogger. This new design offers many unique features like auto start mode which utilizes a sensor to detect an approaching operator to automatically start the jogger…

FORT PAYNE, AL—04/04/07—In the fourth quarter of 2006, Samuel Manutech completed the purchase of Ovalstrapping Graphic Arts and Industrial divisions in the U.S. One of the objectives of the purchase was to utilize the synergies of Samuel Strapping Systems News Group and the Oval Graphic Arts Group. To take advantage of these synergies, we are proud to announce the creation of an exciting new company called GO Packaging. The new company will offer news and newspaper customers a full line of high speed on-line and offline bundling equipment, including the industry leading NT 440 and Strapmaster machines. In addition to high