Precision Paper Converters Install Facial Tissue Interfolder, Cartoner

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The Bretting interfolder, named "VARiUM", is the first of its kind in North America and the patent pending technology allows for variable cutoff lengths and folded panel widths. Additional capabilities of the new interfolder include: 

• In-line calendering
• Use of 1-ply or 2-ply rolls
• Automated starter sheets
• Quick changeovers
•  Multiple web width capabilities.The Langen Group cartoner also has several features that support PPC’s core competencies of flexibility and reliability in facial tissue contract converting. The new equipment is also designed to improve ergonomics and safety levels for operators, both important factors to Precision Paper Converters. The machine installation is complete and startup began in late October. The PPC team expects to be running at full speed in Q1 of 2017.

Precision Paper Converters high quality facial tissue and related products to select partners. PPC’s size and focus allows for quick changes according to customer requirements. Established in 1991, and under current ownership since 2002, PPC is the only company in North America to focus on facial tissue production out of the main tissue product categories.

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