Converter Connections

The equipment a tissue manufacturer chooses largely dictates production performance and end product quality. Running machines that are incompatible, inefficient, or technologically obsolete can interfere with overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),...

Sustainable packaging factors into the buying decisions of 54% of consumers.¹ Concern over environmental impact is a key driver — and consumers are putting their money behind their convictions. Approximately 70% are willing to pay more for sustainably...

In the United States, large packages of rolled tissue products are popular. It’s common for major retailers to stock 45-roll bundles of toilet tissue or 15-packs of kitchen towels alongside smaller packages in order to align with customer preferences.

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As some West Coast port congestion eases in the United States, there’s reason to believe that the paper industry supply chain is showing signs of righting itself. That may ultimately be the case, but the sheer reach and impact of the disruption indicates...

When adding new or used tissue converting equipment to your line, the cost of doing so doesn’t begin and end with the machine’s purchase price.

There are a number of considerations that impact the total cost of ownership of roll, fold, and packaging...

The global tissue community gathered at Tissue World Miami 2022 (TWM) to explore, share, and celebrate advancements in the tissue industry. This year’s TWM represented the first major tissue event in North America since the pandemic forced changes, and...

Our customers are striving to keep their business healthy and they need Korber’s help. They are feeling the pressure of strained resources. Pulp price volatility, ongoing labor shortages, increased global competition, and the overarching sustainability...

For some tissue converters, running multiple embossed products on production lines at speeds of up to 600 m/min is a daily task. It can also be highly inefficient as roll changeovers for various configurations of kitchen towels, AFH products, and toilet...

Moving into the new year, I’m reminded of just how many challenges 2021 presented. Our customers and the Körber team worked hard — and worked together — to find solutions. The collaboration made difficult times easier, outcomes more impactful, and the...