IPP Celebrates Major Investment with Grand Opening Ceremony
February 15, 2019
To the beat of Indian drums and a performance by Malaysian traditional dancers and a Chinese Lion troupe, IPP (Interpress Printers), the joint-venture company that is now part of leading ASEAN business undertaking SCG Packaging, opened its new greenfield factory facility in Klang, Selangor Danul Ehsan, Malaysia on 15th February. The occasion was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the attendance of honoured guests including Mr H E Narong Sasitorn, the Thailand Ambassador for Malaysia, Mr Ong Kian Ming, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Mr Tanawong Areeratcharkul, the President of SCG Packaging Business & IPP BOD Chairman, as well as Mrs Sarah Casanova, the CEO & President of McDonald's Japan.
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Leading US bag maker improves production efficiency with Martin Automatic
February 12, 2019
The Robinette Company has a history dating back to 1938 when it was supplying paper bags to the flour and corn millers of the eastern USA. Judge Robinette, the founder, eventually sold out to Stone Container in 1985. Two years later, son Joe, the present owner, re-founded The Robinette Company in Bristol, TN, to print roll paper for the milling industry, primarily for 'form-fill-seal' machines.
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Indiana Carton's third generation is set for success!
January 03, 2019
Indiana Carton Company has been in family ownership since its foundation in 1933. The current President, Kenneth D Petty, who succeeded his Father, David L Petty and Grandfather, Kenneth H Petty, is quick to credit the family elders for the company's continued success, stating: "We have more than eight decades of experience and knowledge supporting our every move, and it is all unconditional with the Company's best interest in mind."
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Hidden Gem
December 03, 2018
From time to time, a visit to see Martin Automatic equipment in action turns up a thoroughly unexpected surprise that has little to do with our equipment, the end-user, or even the industry.
On a recent visit to prepare some publicity on our splicers installed at The Robinette Company in Tennessee, Martin's regional manager, Craig Thomson, happened upon a production associate whose life-story stopped him in his tracks.
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Kinetic Blends Youthful Company with Seasoned Experience
November 19, 2018
Situated in Alpharetta, some 25 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, is a young company that is growing fast thanks to the extensive experience of its founding members. Established in 2016, but effectively operational from January 2017, Kinetic Label Services can draw on more than 30 years of label experience from Managing Partner Greg Bishop, whose main role is growth strategy, client development and innovation, and Vice President of Operations Shane Martin, who is responsible for manufacturing, production and delivery.
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Adhesivos del Segura fits Martin Automatic to its Gallus presses
October 16, 2018
Located in Murcia, in Spain's south east corner, Adhesivos del Segura SA is one of the country's best equipped label converters, with more than 16 printing machines, and 12 cutting and finishing units, including digital technology. Renowned for supplying labels to the food industry as well as high volumes of blank labels for shipping purposes, the company currently employs more than 150 people at its 7,000sq/m plant that generates more than 27 million square metres of label stock each year.
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