Japan made cutting rules now spreading worldwide For flat bed die cutting rules there are many options to choose from such as cutting rules made in Japan, Europe and Asia. Currently Japanese cutting rules are very popular overseas. I went on a trip to Switzerland to learn more. Flat bed die cutting rules have…
Corrugated boxes are great marketers Transport packaging of fruits and vegetables shifted from wooden boxes to corrugated boxes in the 1950s and later they established a firm position in logistics. Now they have fully developed as shipping boxes and their market is mature. Will corrugated boxes as regular slotted containers be able to move out…
Safety Management Organizational Culture I would like to provide an on-site report regarding the high level of safety management expanded to a whole organization to achieve zero accidents in Japan. In the railway industry an accident can cause damage to both passengers and railway personnel. Moreover, delay and suspension of operation may have a direct…
Is Over Quality and Zero Defects Detrimental to Japanese Production? Due to increasing demand for quality products, corrugated plants and paper box factories in Japan spare no effort to achieve zero defects. On the other hand some people say it is excessive quality. “If not zero defects, they throw that away? What a waste!” I…
Wooden box made of corrugated cardboard? Now I am in England, which has 160 years of history in the corrugated industry, and would like to make a report about the newest corrugated company in Northern England. This company was established in 2001 in order to realize a unique business in the corrugated industry. They worked…
Flying folding cartons and corrugated boxes When you ask a well-known figure from the folding carton and corrugated industry what country they think ranks highly in regards to packaging, they often mention the Netherlands. The country is highly acclaimed as it has superior printing technology, modern equipment, and an abundance of good product ideas. Usually…
Rules of a 200 Year-Old Company In this article I (Taniguchi, CEO) will feature a corrugated company. Established in 1778, it has more than 200 years of history in the industry. Today’s story is about a German corrugated company that owns a corrugator. It is located in the Rheinland-Pfalz district, famous for German wineries, where…
Trustech is an international trade fair for card identification devices held annually in Cannes, French Riviera. The visitor can learn about the latest developments, trends, services and products from card identification devices. This year it will be on from 28.to 30. November 2017. Our business partner TIANJIN BOYUAN NEW MATERIALS CO LTD will run a…
Da Vinci`s Souvenirs Although the Japanese domestic economy is supposedly heading for mild recovery, it has recently been reported that there is no sign of increase in consumer spending. In relation to this, industries that do not develop new revolutionary products, such as the food industry, frequently struggle. Similarly, supermarkets and convenience stores cannot expect…
The corrugated seminar organized by JCAA was held on Oct 13 & 14 at Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture. 337 participants from all over the country took the seminar and deepened their business relationship with each other. Research reports from the safety and technical committee members were presented, and new products and technologies were introduced from…