Series “The on-site report from the world” (The 29th installment): Ejection Rubbers Can Increase Production Efficiency

Just like the company in the Netherlands I introduced before, there are many companies that show a high level of performance in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. A rotary die-cutter with a 66-inch diameter (see the photo) is meant to mainly die-cut big boxes.  However, the factory manufacturing E-flute and multicolored corrugated boxes that I…

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Series “The on-site report from the world” (The 25th installment): Spreading Japanese agricultural products to the world

Globalization of the agricultural sector of the economy is being promoted and importing fruits and vegetables is significantly increasing. Ironically, Japanese agricultural products are not seen much in other countries. However, Korean agricultural products are getting attention in the global market. I flew to Korea to see what was really going on there. South Korea…

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Series “The on-site report from the world” (The 21st installment): Never Underestimate the Power of Small and Medium-Sized Companies

Nowadays small and medium sized companies in Japan and Europe are affiliated with big group companies in the matured folding carton and corrugated industry. This movement has been active for more than 20 years in central Europe. Now, I would like to share the current status of medium and small sized companies there. After the…

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