BW Papersystems, a manufacturer for the corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries, has acquired the QUESTEC technology from Ph-QUESTEC, based in Germany.
Adding this specialised, innovative rotary crosscutting technology-which has special lightweight paper and film applications-will complement BW Papersystems’ sheeting and paper-converting technology.
The team members associated with the QUESTEC technology will find a new home as part of BW Papersystems’ operations in Germany.
‘We are excited about integrating the QUESTEC technology into our sheeting product line,’ said Patrick Walczak, BW Papersystems senior vice president sales, white and blue paper. ‘Not only does it provide opportunities to enhance our offerings for inline reel-fed printing, but it also helps us serve new markets, such as plastic film-cutting, cut-to-register applications for labels and other single-web specialty products.’
The QUESTEC technology handles and cuts very thin web-based paper and film grades. For the inline-printing industry, as well as the specialised plastic-film industry, both the standalone and integrated QUESTEC crosscutting and contact-free sheet transport solutions provide precise, versatile production options.
‘Our BW Papersystems product portfolio continues to get broader and more diverse,’ said Neal McConnellogue, president of BW Papersystems. ‘But, I am even more grateful for the addition of the knowledge, talent and legacy of our new QUESTEC team members.’
