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INDUSTRY NEWS 21 BOARD 24


best possible quality. At the dry end, the machine has a fully automatic SR-S slitter scorer with 2nd generation swing change for high speed order changes and maximum flexibility, with multi score profiles. The duplex cut off knife has the best speed curve on the market and the stackers offer the fastest order change cycle times available. The machine also includes a Zero


claimed will be second to none in the UK sheet feeding sector. The machine includes, at the


wet end, a Modul Facer for making flute changes in less than five minutes. The DF-P double facer with thin hotplates and unique Platerol automatic loading system give optimum production speeds of all board grades with


Defect System (ZDS) that identifies and removes all defective sheets produced from the wet end of the machine at line speed. This feature will give significant benefits to the Board24 business in a marketplace whose end users are constantly tightening the tolerance’s for defective products from corrugated producers. The development of the individual corrugator units and of the process control of the entire corrugator has made it possible to realise average line speeds of more than 300m/min – including


all order and quality changes. These developments will also optimise energy consumption in addition to impressive reductions in manufacturing unit cost. In addition to the corrugator, BHS UK and Ducker Fordertechnik will also supply the additional materials handling equipment to integrate the new corrugator into the Preston site. Phil Pinnington, managing


director of BHS Corrugated, said: “We are delighted to be given this opportunity by the Board24 management team at Preston, who have always set and achieved market leading standards of performance and production, all of us at BHS are looking forward to delivering what promises to be one of the highest performing corrugators in the UK.” Richard McBride, managing


director of Board24, added; “BHS displayed an in depth understanding of our requirements and were able to


put together a unique proposal that ultimately made this a straightforward decision. I am convinced the addition of this BHS corrugator, as part of a £9 million investment in the Preston site, will allow us to deliver a step change in the Board24 customer offering. “Proven technology will ensure


we can deliver improved board performance, a wider product range and enhanced flexibility. 2015 is sure to be an exciting year for Board24 and our strategic customers.” Board24 is a member of the Logson Group, which has expanded through organic growth and acquisition to become the largest independent packaging group in the UK – comprised of Board24, Cases24, Boxes and Packaging and inspirepac. More information from


Board24 Ltd, 170 Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 5BP, UK. Tel: 44 1772 781900.


March/April 2015


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