Concepts and Features of Flexible Folio Ream Wrapping and Cartoning in North America, 1998 Finishing and Converting Conference Proceedings

The Fine Paper industry has become evermore customer driven. Additionally, the market is increasingly global in nature. This combination of demands has required the industry to review their methods of manufacture. Converting and finishing operations have been particularly impacted as they strive to serve a customer base with a diverse array of needs. Production lines primarily geared for manufacture of one or two types of product no longer meet market requirements. Production lines capable of manufacturing an ever-increasing variety of product types must be introduced. Additionally, this diversification requires converters to know their business as never before. Large-scale changes in business philosophy go hand in hand with the need for new and innovative production technology. Due to the close interaction between machine and personnel in the paper converting industry, there can be no compromise regarding machine dependability, safety and ergonomics. The selection of a potent and innovative supplier can make the difference between success and failure of the project. Even with such a successful collaboration up front, nothing stands still in time. Maintaining an optimum state is based on a clear understanding of the status quo and potential for change. This requires historic information based on timely, repeatable measurements. It is eminently feasible to capitalize on today’s equipment and facilities to create an automated information system for manufacturing.