Smurfit-Stone Unveils Three New Machines From Meta(R) Packaging Equipment Line at Pack Expo International
November 08 2008 - 9:43PM
PR Newswire (US)
CHICAGO, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smurfit-Stone Container
Corporation's Automated Packaging Systems Group (NASDAQ:SSCC) will
unveil three new machines from its Meta(R) packaging equipment line
this week at Pack Expo International at Chicago's McCormick Place.
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These industry-changing machines help customers reduce their
material and shipping costs while improving the sustainability of
their business model. The Meta(R)-8 case and equipment line builds
on the full-line integration capabilities of Smurfit-Stone's
Automated Packaging Systems, and represents a significant new phase
in Smurfit-Stone's package design and manufacturing technology. The
unique eight-sided case provides compression strength 18 percent
greater than a regular slotted container (RSC) using 6 percent less
fiber as tested, or can maintain existing compression strength
while using 17 percent less fiber. Benefits to customers include
reduced costs and help in meeting sustainability goals. The
increased stacking strength of the eight-sided cases allows up to
30 percent more boxes to be placed on a single truck, resulting in
fewer dock deliveries and reduced labor and fuel costs.
Smurfit-Stone introduced the Meta KD-8 case erector -- capable of
erecting eight-cornered knockdown cases at speeds up to 25 cases
per minute -- at the 2007 Pack Expo in Las Vegas. This year,
Smurfit-Stone is expanding the reliable Meta(R) family of case
formers with three new models: the Meta(R) Wrap-8, Meta(R)-FS and
Meta(R) Tray-8. -- Meta(R) Wrap-8 - Manufactured for Smurfit-Stone
by Douglas Machine, the Meta(R) Wrap-8 utilizes electronic motion
controls to maximize machine flexibility and speed, dramatically
enhancing changeover repeatability for multiple case
configurations. -- Meta(R)-FS - Using full servo, or smart motor
technology, the Meta(R)-FS forms the Meta(R)-8 case around a fixed
mandrel, allowing quick changeover to different heights for boxes
that share the same footprint. -- Meta(R)Tray-8 - Applying the
eight-corner case benefits to the tray, the Meta(R) Tray-8 is
capable of running any depth of tray with or without flaps.
Smurfit-Stone's Vice President of Automated Packaging Systems John
Eaton will be available at booth #2266 to discuss how this
revolutionary equipment line can help customers improve
manufacturing efficiencies, reduce product damage and waste, shrink
labor and material costs, improve fiber utilization, meet recycling
and sustainability expectations and boost retail sales. To schedule
an interview, contact Mike Mullin, director of media relations
& public affairs at (904) 910-3920, e-mail: ; or Tim Rowden,
manager of media relations at 314-809-8832, e-mail: . Smurfit-Stone
Container Corporation (NASDAQ:SSCC) is a leading integrated
containerboard and corrugated packaging producer and is one of the
world's largest paper recyclers. The company is a member of the
World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable
Forestry Initiative(R), and the Chicago Climate Exchange.
Smurfit-Stone generated revenue of $7.4 billion in 2007, has led
the industry in safety every year since 2001, and conducts its
business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety
principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.
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Corporation CONTACT: Mike Mullin, +1-904-910-3920, or Tim Rowden,
+1-314-809-8832, both for Smurfit-Stone Web site:
http://www.smurfit-stone.com/
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