Pittsburgh - eProductivity Software (ePS), a global leader in transformational technology, purpose-built to empower the packaging and print industries, is excited to announce its participation in SuperCorrExpo 2024. Under the theme "FUTURE PROOF: Unboxing tomorrow’s corrugated solutions today," ePS will showcase its latest innovations to transform the industry. From cutting-edge automation and significant energy savings with ePS Escada corrugator process and control systems to advanced plant floor data collection and quality checks, ePS is redefining efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.

At the event, ePS will highlight the transformative power of its latest corrugated control innovations within its Escada portfolio. The Escada Automatic Corrugator Warp Control system automates production processes regardless of machine age, reducing reliance on skilled operators and enhancing operational efficiency.

Golden West Stockton (formerly Cal Sheets and part of the Golden West Packaging Group), a sheet plant in Stockton, USA, is experiencing the benefits of ePS Escada solutions. "This combination of higher throughput coupled with reduced waste has meant that we have not worked a whole five-day week since the first full week of September (2023). Our MSF per corrugator hour has increased in less time - we’re running what we did in 5 days now in 4 - a 20% increase in productivity," they reported. Furthermore, they praised the collaboration with the ePS team: "The team from ePS Escada came in prepared with a set of goals, ready to achieve them. I’ve had a lot of experience with different systems and suppliers in my 37-year career in the industry, and working with the Escada team was remarkably different - the preparation work before going live and the communication between our teams made it very smooth - we were prepared and supported allowing us to hit the ground running."

Alongside the warp control offering, the new Escada Energy solution significantly reduces corrugator steam and electrical energy consumption, supporting sustainability initiatives while driving cost savings. Real-world results include a 2.5-5% reduction in overall steam consumption, a reduction in steam supply to single facers when not in production, up to 60% reduction of trim fan power usage based on trim width, board grade, and speed, and a 15-30% reduction of single facer vacuum power based on paper grade and corrugator speed.

Another innovation is Escada Reliability, a cutting-edge predictive maintenance tool that anticipates and prevents potential equipment failures, ensuring seamless operations and increased uptime. Reliability can be used as a standalone maintenance tool for a corrugator or to complement an existing CMMS system, enhancing the quality of the result with real-time data.

The Corrugated Suite (formerly CTI) features a new alternative web-based plant floor data collection system developed for corrugated. The system provides real-time data and insights that enhance efficiency and productivity. Supported by plant floor Quality Checks, the system improves the board-to-converting process while reducing waste and downtime. Additionally, ePS will showcase its cutting-edge technologies of the Corrugated Suite, including converting scheduling, corrugator trimming, and roll stock inventory management.

ePS will also introduce its cutting-edge Workbench and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, which are set to transform manufacturing management. ePS’ Workbench offers real-time, web-based dashboards comprising widgets tailored to individual users, ensuring personalized and immediate access to critical data. Complementing Workbench is ePS’ robust BI capabilities that deliver powerful insights from extensive data sets, enabling manufacturers to make data-driven decisions confidently. This innovative combination enhances operational efficiency and empowers users with the tools to drive performance and maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

Visitors to SuperCorrExpo 2024 can experience these solutions and more at eProductivity Software’s booth 1977 from September 8 to 12 in Orlando, USA.