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Introducing the PMC PL 100 1-Piece Paperboard Lid Forming Machine

June 5th, 2023

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) is proud to announce yet another step forward in the evolution of paperboard packaging technology with the PL 100 1-Piece paperboard lid machine.

The PL 100 creates quality 1-piece paperboard lids that introduce new opportunities for the product packaging design industry. From cold beverages to dry goods and snack foods, this machine makes it possible to effectively replace plastic thermoformed lids for a wide variety of packaging options with its snap-and-lock feature that ensures a secure fit to cups and containers.

A variety of embossing options can be added to give lids a unique and custom look based on the needs of branding and promotional runs. Optimized to support high-quality graphics on printed material, it also has tooling that can incorporate openings for many applications, such as drinking holes or the placement of straws as a solution for fast food and to-go beverage cups.

Paper Machinery Corporation CEO & President John Fortin stated, “PMC is excited to introduce the PL 100 as the latest addition to our expanding product line, which continues to highlight our focus on engineering innovation. The PL 100 provides advanced technology to the market that will provide an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative solution for lids used on a wide range of cups and containers.”

 

Experience the PL 100 in our brand new, interactive Virtual Showroom today. For more information about the future of Paperboard Lids and Cup Forming technology at PMC, contact the PMC Sales Department.

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) Exhibiting at Interpack 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany May 4th-10th

March 8th, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Milwaukee, WI – March 8, 2023 – Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) will exhibit at the Interpack Processing & Packaging Trade Show from May 4th – 10th in Düsseldorf, Germany –

booth B49 in Hall 8A. The show will be held at the Messe Düsseldorf Exhibition Center.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with sales offices in China and Japan, PMC is the world’s largest supplier of high-speed paper cups and container-forming machinery, with over 2,500 installations in 40+ countries.

In addition to developing and building state-of-the-art machinery, PMC’s offerings include a global technical service organization that supports our customers with an on-site call center and road warrior field technicians who perform installations, service, and repairs to the global marketplace.

After a successful display of our game-changing servo-driven 2001S cup and container forming machine with barrier edge protection from the PMC EP 100 at Pack Expo International, PMC is excited to meet with professionals in the processing and packaging industry at Interpack to demonstrate exciting new developments, including paperboard lid machines, paper straws, and integration of automation solutions to help our customers maximize their product production without increasing costs.

“PMC is excited to be back at Interpack in Düsseldorf this May after the previous two exhibitions were canceled.  Interpack presents the ideal venue for PMC to showcase our latest product innovations and technical advancements to our industry-leading paper-forming equipment.  We are extremely excited to discuss our newest products, the PL100 1-Piece lid machine and the PL 300 2-Piece Lid Machine at Interpack 2023, to our global customers, which is available now for production orders.” Stated John Fortin, PMC’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

If you are interested in learning more about our machines, we cordially invite you to join us in Hall 8A at Booth B49. To give you the best possible experience with our machines, our dedicated sales and engineering experts are taking appointments for demonstrations in our booth and will be offering samples of our 2-Piece and 1-Piece lids. CLICK HERE to reach out to our sales team to set up a time.

CLICK HERE to register as an attendee of the show, and in the meantime, we invite you to check out explore.papermc.com to experience our new state-of-the-art virtual showroom to get a closer look at the PL 100 and PL 300.

For more information about trade shows and events that PMC participates in, contact James Alexander at +1 414-362-8231

Paper Machinery Corporation Wins Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award

February 17th, 2023

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Milwaukee, WI – Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) was honored to receive the award for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year at a ceremony held at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC).

The program was a celebration of the successes of manufacturers all across Wisconsin recognized for their contributions to innovation, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction, and the quality jobs that manufacturing companies create.

When accepting the award, PMC’s President and CEO, John Fortin, stated, “We have a great team of dedicated employees at PMC. We have a great workforce with generation after generation of employees that have followed in their footsteps before them. We’re looking forward to amazing success as we grow and build on what we’ve created in the State of Wisconsin. We took a stance earlier this year to participate in the cause of increasing outreach to the next generation of manufacturers, and we have joined with the GPS Education partners in Milwaukee to work with students. I encourage all of us to become engaged and build that excitement amongst our youth.”

Special thanks to the sponsors of this exciting event: Bakertilly, Michael Best, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

To learn more about PMC’s innovative packing forming technology, visit www.papermc.com/machines

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) Receives 2022 Business Friend of the Environment Award

October 4th, 2022

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Milwaukee, WI – Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) was honored to receive an award for Environmental Innovation at the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards hosted by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC).

“Wisconsin’s economy depends on industry leaders who go above and beyond to use sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices,” said WMC Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield. “WMC is proud to recognize these companies who prioritize environmental protection as they grow their businesses and build Wisconsin’s future.”

PMC is extremely grateful to be recognized amongst so many great Wisconsin-based businesses that have been recognized this year and in years prior. With bans on single-use plastics now being implemented in countries and cities across the globe, PMC is an industry leader in paperboard-forming solutions. Our machines use new technologies to offer high-speed and accurate production of strong and durable consumer products.

A significant trend in the industry is the identification of a replacement for Polyethelene (PE) as the coating used for sealing paperboard products, including paper cups. PMC played a vital role in the identification of Polylactic Acid (PLA) as a replacement solution. PLA is made from renewable resources such as cornstarch, sugar cane, and cassava. PMC is also currently hosting coatings companies and paperboard suppliers that are looking at aqueous-based PE replacement solutions to conduct Research & Development on PMC equipment. We understand that in order to identify a viable solution, all parties in the value chain must participate.

The employees at PMC take pride in the fact their talent and creativity contribute to a healthier environment. Our customers take pride in the fact that our innovative solutions promote and enable their sustainability initiatives through the replacement of harmful plastics with biodegradable, non-toxic paperboard. We hope the Milwaukee community will recognize Paper Machinery Corporation for its leadership in environmental sustainability and innovation through its 2022 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award.

To learn more about PMC’s paperboard forming technology for cups, containers, custom packaging, and container lids, visit www.papermc.com/machines.

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) Exhibiting at PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL in Chicago, October 23rd-26th

September 16th, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MILWAUKEE, WI – Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) in-person exhibiting at PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL in Chicago October 23-26th Booth #S3714

As the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced, cutting-edge forming machines for paperboard cups, containers, and custom packages, PMC’s booth will feature cups formed on the revolutionary servo-driven PMC 2001S and sealed for increased barrier protection by the EP 100 Edge Protection machine.

 

All of PMC’s products are built to last while delivering speed, high capacity, reliability, and durability. Our custom-engineered machinery includes the flexible PMC 2001S and PMC 2500S servo drive models as well as the high-speed mechanical PMC 1003 cup forming machine. In addition, PMC also offers double-wall, triple-wall, and specialty wrapping machines with customer-specified configurations.

Our industry-leading sales and engineering experts will be at our booth to talk about the bright future of PMC which includes the PL 300 2-piece lid machine, the PL 100 1-piece lid machine, and the PWM 200 Paper Straw Machine. Also, stop by to contribute a digital element to our one-of-a-kind, interactive Paper World experience, inspired by the ongoing effort that PMC makes to create sustainable solutions for the forming equipment and custom packaging industries.

“PMC is excited to be displaying our latest product design innovations adding Flat Rim capability to the proven PMC 2001S technology, and advanced barrier protection with the EP 100. The edge protection combined with the flat rim production expands PMC’s reach into a wide variety of formed paper solutions for Custom Packaging applications” stated John Fortin, PMC’s President, and Chief Executive Officer.

PMC is proud to continue its storied history of being an innovator of forming technology for over 70 years. We couldn’t be more excited to be back at PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL and look forward to showing you the exciting future that is in store for PMC.

  • Evaluating packaging and processing solutions is most effective when experienced in person at PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL
    McCormick Place: 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
  • October 23, 2022 9:00 AM – October 26, 2022, 3:00 PM (local time)

If you’re interested in learning more about our machines and want to see them live and in action, we invite you to join us in booth #S-3714, at the most comprehensive packaging and processing event for 2022.

As our guest, we are offering you a complimentary exhibit hall registration: enter code 39K76 at checkout.

Click this registration link to receive this offer.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

For more information contact James Alexander at +1 414-362-8231

PL 300 2-Piece Paperboard Lid Forming Machine

September 1st, 2022

For over 70 years, Paper Machinery Corporation has been established as the technical resource & innovation leader in forming equipment for paperboard cups, containers, and custom packages. After years of innovation and enhancement to PMC’s core cup machine product line, the PL 300 2-Piece Paper Lid machine is an exciting next step forward.

The PL 300 produces high-quality 2-piece convolute paperboard lids that are strong and durable, allowing great expansion and flexibility for container manufacturers. Our team of forward-thinking engineers and skilled technicians have created this new innovative lid-forming machine to expand PMC’s product offering and meet the need for sustainable products.

The PL 300 continues the practice of offering tooling customization opportunities. Custom options are available for either blank-fed or roll-fed infeed platforms, and paperboard lids can be produced in various shapes and sizes up to 48 oz. Various finishing options are also available, including rolled, crimped, and smooth edge, as well as support for both offset and flexographic printed material for enhanced graphic quality, creating a perfect system for customers to be sure that their lids not only perform well but also live up to the highest quality visual standards as well.

Paper Machinery Corporation CEO & President John Fortin stated, “One of PMC’s strategic business goals is to continue our long-standing history of providing market-leading technology for paper forming products out to our customer base and to develop exciting new innovative product offerings like the PL 300. Adding the PL 300 2-Piece Lid machine to the EP 100 Edge Protection machine introduced in 2021 and PMC’s industry-standard cup forming equipment enables PMC to offer a complete equipment portfolio that will produce a full array of sustainable paper packaging solutions.”

Experience the PL 300 in our brand new, interactive Virtual Showroom today. For more information about the future of Paperboard Lids and Cup Forming technology at PMC, contact the PMC Sales Department.

Get To Know PMC

April 27th, 2022

Get to Know PMC

New to PMC?  Paper Machinery Corporation, has been the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced, cutting edge forming machines for paperboard cups, containers, and custom packages since 1951. PMC provides dependable state-of-the-art forming equipment for converters, food service and beverage company suppliers, food manufacturers and packagers worldwide. Since it’s start, Paper Machinery Corporation has served both the United States and the global market with more than 2,500 machine installations in over 40 countries. For the last 70 years, PMC has been headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has long been regarded as an excellent place to work, having been the recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Work Places award. Headquartered on a 135,000 sq. ft. property with a beautiful facility, PMC additionally supports satellite offices in China and Japan. The Milwaukee property has 110,000 sq. ft of manufacturing and assembly space in addition to  25,000 sq. ft of newly renovated office space.

Another unique aspect of Paper Machinery Corporation is that our employees are also owners! May 2, 2016 marked the transition to an 100%Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Which means that eligible PMC employees will earn shares of Paper Machinery Corporation stock over time.

With over 250 employees, our Engineering and Design group makes up over 20% of our employee base. Our Engineering group is responsible for the design, development and support of all PMC machinery and equipment. Our experienced and proficient engineers, designers and technicians are always working to set the standard for innovative forming machinery, while leveraging state-of-the-art machining centers alongside the most advanced software available.

To learn more about Paper Machinery Corporation, our latest announcements, Hiring Opportunities, and our Products and Services, please explore our Website, LinkedIn Page, YouTube Channel, and Facebook Page Linked Below!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paper-machinery-corp./

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaperMachineryCorp/videos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papermachinerycorporation

EP 100 Edge Protection Machine

November 16th, 2021

Paper Machinery Corporation enters into a new market opportunity with the introduction of the EP 100 Edge Protection machine.

The servo-driven EP 100 is an exciting new product category for PMC.  By supplying a machine that can apply barrier tape to a paperboard container, PMC will provide a packaging machine solution that can produce a more sustainable product.  Edge protected paperboard containers have increased resistance to oxygen, moisture transmission and oil absorption.  Additional benefits include scent protection and a packaging container with an extended shelf life by covering the exposed edge of the sidewall with tape.

Paper Machinery Corporation CEO & President John Fortin stated, “We are excited about this new product development at PMC.  As our customers continue to search for environmentally friendly packaging solutions, the EP 100 provides an opportunity to enter into markets where plastic was originally viewed as the only option.”

The EP 100 machine is a standalone offline machine producing up to 200 edge protected sidewall blanks per minute.  The machine can also be configured as an inline unit along with a PMC 2001S cup / container-forming machine, if production operations require it.

To find out more about edge protection and the EP 100, contact the PMC Sales Department.

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2021

October 7th, 2021

PMC displayed its brand new booth design this past September 27th-29Th at Pack Expo Las Vegas!  John Fortin, Mike Hansen, Adam Wescott and Bud Custer represented Paper Machinery Corporation at the event that was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  This was an opportunity to display the latest PMC products and innovations, connect with customers, and introduce PMC to a new audience.  Vice President of Packaging Mike Hansen said, “It was great to get back to meeting with the rest of the industry in person.  As expected, PMMI did an excellent job of creating an environment that encourages networking and for business to occur.”  Pack Expo, PMMI’s most comprehensive packaging and processing event, was a great success, with over 23,000 attendees, and over 1,500 exhibitors, it served as the largest packaging trade show in the U.S. in 2021.

There was a noticeable energy across the attendees and exhibitors at this year’s show.  People were ready to do business and were excited to discuss new projects with PMC.  It was also evident that there was a common theme and that was an increased focus on automation.  As companies continue to manage the current state of the labor force, there are a few solutions.

  1. Increased packaging equipment efficiency rates
  2. Higher speed equipment
  3. Implementation of robotics and automation

While we did also hear the impact that the global supply chain is having on customers evaluating new projects, it is promising to hear the number of sustainable paper-based projects that are on the horizon.  As the world continues to shake off the lasting impact of the pandemic, PMC believes its solutions are in a position to support a changing world.

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) Exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 27th -29th

July 30th, 2021

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MILWAUKEE, WI – Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) will be back in-person exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 27th -29th, booth #SL 5914, this coming Fall!

As the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced, cutting-edge forming machines for paperboard cups, containers and custom packages, PMC’s booth will feature unique and innovative round and non-round samples formed on our state-of-the-art line of machinery.

All of PMC’s products are built to last while delivering speed, high capacity, reliability and durability. Our custom engineered machinery includes the PMC 2001S, PMC 2500S servo drive models as well as the high speed PMC 1003 cup forming machine. PMC’s overwrapping machine samples will also be available at our booth, which are widely used in packaging and hot drink applications. In addition, PMC also offers double wall, triple wall and specialty wrapping machines with customer specified configurations.

“It has been almost two years since we have had the opportunity to meet face to face with our customers and industry professionals at an event like Pack Expo. We are excited to use this occasion as a chance to connect with our customers, and share some of our latest innovations and product developments” stated John Fortin, PMC’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

We are thrilled to get back into show season, and look forward to showing you the latest expansions of our product portfolio, in addition to groundbreaking advancements and new developments being made daily to allow us to remain market leaders in the paper forming machinery industry.

  • Evaluating packaging and processing solutions is most effective when experienced in-person at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.
  • Las Vegas Convention Center: 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, US, 89109
    • Booth # SL 5914
  • September 27, 2021, 9:00 AM – September 29, 2021, 2:00 PM (local time)

We invite you to join us in booth # SL 5914, at the most comprehensive packaging and processing event for 2021 – to experience the latest innovations to move your business forward!

As our guest we are offering you a complimentary exhibit hall registration: enter code 55E71 at checkout.

Click this registration link to receive this offer.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

For more information contact Donna Lehto at: 414-362-8231.