Davis-Standard is pleased to announce the formation of a global sustainability initiative that prioritizes resource conservation and supports circular economy initiatives, social responsibility, and business collaboration. As a company, Davis-Standard is accelerating efforts to cultivate best practices and machinery innovation that aligns with United Nations (UN) sustainable development goals.

“We have a collective responsibility to provide technology that enables forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges such as food security, reliable energy sources, and strategic infrastructure,” said Giovanni Spitale, Davis-Standard CEO. “We have prioritized sustainability efforts along with safety, quality, and productivity to address the needs of our customers while playing an active role ourselves. As a result, we have already made significant advances in our machinery development regarding reduced waste, energy efficiency, and increased recyclability. We look forward to doing more as we work toward a sustainable future.“

Davis-Standard has committed to the following objectives by the year 2025:

• Direct R&D funding, targeting five percent of sales revenue, toward sustainable equipment development. Efforts will focus on further expanding customer use of recycled content, reducing material waste, and efficient use of energy and process structures to support the circular economy.
• Increase procurement of carbon pollution-free electricity to 100 percent of Davis-Standard’s total energy usage.
• Host “Davis-Standard Community Days” to support every community in which Davis-Standard is located. Each facility will identify and complete two environmentally-conscious activities per year.
• Achieve ISO 14001 certification at all of our global facilities.

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Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Raje Dwaraka has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her new role, Dwaraka will lead Davis-Standard’s finance team and partner with business unit leaders. She will also be instrumental in designing and executing the company strategy.

Raje is a talented financial leader, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our executive leadership team,” said Giovanni Spitale, Davis-Standard’s Chief Executive Officer. “She brings a proven track record of leading global teams, delivering sound financial strategy, and close partnership with business leadership – all of which will be key to continuing the growth trajectory that we are on”.

Dwaraka comes to Davis-Standard from NielsenIQ, where she was Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), leading a global team of 900 employees in 80 countries. Prior to that role, she was CFO of the $2 billion Food Services business unit within Pactiv, where she oversaw finance and strategic planning and played a key role in listing the company on NASDAQ (Ticker: PTVE). She also held the positions of Head of SEC Reporting and Controller during her time in the company. Raje obtained her CPA license from the Illinois Board of Public Accountants and also holds a Chartered Accounting (CA) degree from India.

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Popular Aseptic Packaging, one of Pakistan’s leading packaging innovators, recently increased capacity with Davis-Standard’s German subsidiary ER-WE-PA GmbH’s installation of a dsX^™ 400 aseptic packaging line. The all-in-one triplex extrusion coating and laminating line will support the company’s production growth for a range of food and beverage applications. Popular Aseptic Packaging is known for their single window aseptic packaging for liquids, dairy products and paper cups. This is the company’s first machinery purchase from a Davis-Standard company.

“We have been in the aseptic packaging business since 2012 and needed to boost production to address local demand and that of our international customers,” said Junaid Malik, managing director of Popular Aseptic Packaging. “It was important for us to have a complete aseptic packaging solution that would provide an edge in terms of increasing quantity without compromising quality and customer satisfaction. Davis-Standard’s name continually came up as having the best extrusion coating technology in the industry. After extensive research, customer reviews and detailed discussions, we chose the ER-WE-PA dsX^™ 400 aseptic line. Davis-Standard’s ER-WE-PA team in Germany did their best to complete the project on time and solve any issues related to equipment or the process, whether remote or in person.”

Prior to this installation, Popular Aseptic Packaging had a production capacity of approximately 135 million packs of liquid packaging board per month. Based on increased line speed achieved during acceptance, Popular projects new line will increase that output by up to three times while supporting Popular Aseptic Packaging’s strict quality standards and competitive market rates. According to Malik, the line’s auto profile control die, online gauge scanner, and trim recycle system have already yielded advantages and cost savings. The die and scanner enable greater product customization, tighter tolerances and consistency for different layers, and the trim recycle system minimizes waste losses while reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Currently, the line is running LDPE, ethylene alpha-olephin, and acid copolymers with plans to further extend the range of resins used.

“The product quality on the ER-WE-PA line has been exceptional along with beneficial features like higher speeds, tighter tolerances, equipment durability and calculated material consumption,” added Malik. “We had some obstacles to overcome with pandemic restrictions over the past two years, but Davis-Standard’s subsidiary supported us and navigated these challenges to complete the project. We especially appreciate the unconditional assistance and visit to our plant by Michael Krämer, managing director of ER-WE-PA GmbH and his associate, project manager Daniel Schiller. We look forward to ER-WE-PA’s continued support with regard to equipment operation, maintenance, spare parts and global supply chain issues.”

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Davis-Standard will exhibit machinery and process solutions that highlight a commitment to value, innovation, and sustainability during the upcoming K2022 Show in Düsseldorf, Germany, Hall 16 Booth A43. Technology from the Davis-Standard family of companies, including Davis-Standard, Maillefer, Brampton Engineering, Deacro and Thermoforming Systems LLC (TSL), will be shown with an emphasis on customer profitability and performance. Visitors will experience continued developments in extrusion and converting technology focused on a circular economy, energy efficiency, reduced power consumption and minimized waste, as well as a live demonstration of smart factory connectivity.

“As the first K show since 2019, we look forward to engaging with our global customer base and sharing new developments,” said Giovanni Spitale, Davis-Standard President and CEO. “Our exhibit will present a range of technology from Davis-Standard and our heritage brands that reflects marketplace demand and our strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. We also have an intense focus on the lifecycle value of our machinery as reflected in our aftermarket services.”

Davis-Standard has been active since the last K show, and is eager to introduce enhancements and developments to its expansive machinery portfolio. Following is a summary of technology to be shown and/or promoted:

Aftermarket Advantages – Davis-Standard and all portfolio brands offer end-to-end service, parts, and line upgrades to help customers maximize productivity. The company continues to push the envelope with smart factory solutions and connected machinery developments designed to integrate with a customer’s plant to provide real-time monitoring and diagnostic capability. For example, Davis-Standard’s new DS Activ-Check^™ platform can be installed on a continuously expanding number of company products (including both Davis-Standard and Maillefer machinery), delivering a powerful suite of analytical tools, cloud and local data storage options, process and equipment technology algorithms. A live demonstration of how customers can benefit from this technology will be given during the show.

SHO Extruder (3.5-inch, 90mm) – Equipped to save space while offering outputs of at least 20 percent versus existing groove feed models, the SHO is engineered with a new gearbox, an optimized feed section, and high-performance, energy-efficient DSB^® barrier screw. This is especially beneficial for high-viscosity HDPE applications such as pipe extrusion, where lower melt temperatures, reduced power consumption and improved energy efficiency are paramount.

MXD Extruders – Maillefer’s new MXD series high-performance extruders will be on display in 45mm and 80mm sizes. Besides the two extruders will be three ECH extrusion heads dedicated to three application areas; micro-drip irrigation, blown fiber microduct, and heating and plumbing applications. Downstream equipment will also be shown, featuring the most recent dual coiler and reeler technology with robotized handling capabilities.

Model 4000AG Crosshead – In elastomer, Davis-Standard will promote the Model 4000AG crosshead, which allows for faster start-up times and little scrap. The Model 4000AG incorporates an automatic, servo-driven concentricity and wall thickness adjustment system. This new, proprietary and patent pending, system automatically adjusts core tube/tip assembly to minimize eccentricity, maximize concentricity, and reduce downtime during product changeovers. This automated design has a tapered mandrel and highly engineered flow paths to ensure consistent flow through all speed ranges.

Extrusion Die 510A – Engineered for packaging, cup stock, board and paper, foil, and film applications, the 510A offers simplified operation, improved safety and reduced waste. A short die lip facilitates minimal edge bead, excellent cross profile, and needed flexibility for processing various polymers at changing web widths. The motorized deckling adjustment promotes safe operation, and an optional way-encoder reduces waste during product changeover. The corrosion-resistant chrome nitride surface enables a sharper die exit edge to minimize polymer build-up and increase running time.

Extrusion Laminator – A laboratory-style linear three-roll laminator with a 900mm chill roll will be shown. This design is engineered for a high cooling capacity at high-speed operation, and with a hydraulic linear nip pressure system to support a range of flexible packaging substrates. Advantages include a water-cooled hydraulic actuated take-off roll for gap and contact operation; process rolls with a quick release water connection and simplified roll change function; and a motorized Teflon tape system and belt adjustment for safe, uninterrupted operation.

XP Express^® AGT – As the latest addition to Davis-Standard’s roll stand portfolio, this model provides greater automation and process control for sheet extrusion applications. With a space-saving, multi-roll design, processors can take advantage of advanced cooling and polishing, die-to-nip management, web flatness, heat transfer, consistent sheet clarity, and improved performance for low melt-strength resins.*

Feedscrew Display ­– A single screw extrusion plastication model will show the transformation of raw plastic material into melt as it is pushed to the front of the screw through a rotational action. A single-stage metering screw and single-stage barrier screw will also be displayed. These designs illustrate the mixing quality and efficiency of Davis-Standard’s screw technology in conveying, compressing, and blending melted pellets and color additives into a homogeneous melt stream.

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*Disclaimer: This Roll Stand XP Express® – Active Gravity Touch (AGT) is not offered and sold to customers in and from the Federal Republic of Germany at any time in the past and in the future. –  Das Walzengerüst XP Express® – Active Gravity Touch (AGT) wird zu keinem Zeitpunkt, weder in der Vergangenheit noch in der Zukunft, einem Kunden in und aus der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angeboten.

Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Christian Eidt has been appointed Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Eidt will be an integral part of Davis-Standard’s senior management team, charged with transforming IT capabilities as the company moves toward an increasingly digital and data-enabled industrial environment. He will be responsible for IT strategy, corporate systems, data and analytics, and cyber security.

“Chris brings a high level of strategic IT leadership and digital transformation expertise to our team,” said Giovanni Spitale, Davis-Standard’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to him directing this new area of focus as we take advantage of systems and technology platforms as powerful business enablers.”

Eidt comes to Davis-Standard from FactSet Research Systems, a leader in financial data and software, where he was senior vice president of strategic planning and business transformation with a focus on product configuration, pricing, quoting, customer sales contract management, and new reporting capabilities. He also has 25 years of experience in the media and advertising industry, serving in multiple finance and technology roles within CBS Corporation and as CIO at OUTFRONT Media. Eidt is a graduate of the Boston College Carroll School of Management.

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James Murphy is making the transition from president and CEO to vice chairman of the board of directors.

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Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Mike Brown has been appointed Vice President of Operations – GTA for the company’s Canadian businesses. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for executing the business operating plan, strategy and performance initiatives for Davis-Standard’s Toronto-based subsidiaries.

“Mike joins Davis-Standard with over 25 years of progressive experience in engineering, product management, and global operating roles with equipment and processing companies,” said Dan Guthrie, Davis-Standard’s Chief Operating Officer. “We look forward to him leading our Brampton Engineering, Deacro, and Gamma companies to reach our strategic growth goals synchronized with the Surpass global operating principles and our Davis-Standard vision statement.”

Brown comes to Davis-Standard from Gillette/Procter & Gamble, where he was operations manager for their injection and extrusion operations. Having also worked at Edwards Vacuum, Avox Systems, Milacron and Quality Metalcraft, he has extensive experience in transforming businesses in terms of profitability, safety, aftermarket services, lean manufacturing, and footprint utilization. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in manufacturing engineering from Worchester Polytechnic Institute, and a Master in Business Administration from Babson College.

 

For more information about Brampton Engineering, visit: https://be-ca.com/
For more information about Deacro, visit: https://www.deacro.com/
For more information about Gamma Machinery, visit: http://www.gamma-machinery.com/

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Davis-Standard is pleased to announce the U.S. patent for a new web transfer device that eliminates waste while simplifying web transfers. This unique design reflects the collaborative efforts of Michael Hitsman, Brian Ouderkirk and Lawrence Fraser. It is available on Davis-Standard multiple turret winders used in continuous web processes where the web delivery and core transfer assembly have one or more core receiving structures.

“Zero speed transfers are challenging due to many types of sensitive webs run on this type of line,” explained Lawrence Fraser, Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. “The new device grips the tail of the old roll and the tail of the new, while cutting the web, pasting it, and ironing it onto the prepared core. Essentially, we’ve used a bump-paste concept to improve the web cutting and transferring process from a full core to a new core. Not only does this design reduce expensive material waste, but it produces uniform leading and trailing edges to improve web quality.”

The transfer device features a web transfer assembly configured to receive a web from the web delivery assembly while also communicating with the core transfer assembly. The web transfer assembly includes a frame and lay-on roll as well as a vacuum hood, each adjustable relative to the frame. The vacuum hood has a cutting device mounted inside with one or more force-holding surfaces configured to releasably hold a portion of the web. These surfaces move relative to the frame and core receiving structures while making contact with the core receiving structures to transfer the web. The versatility of this device makes it possible for processors to manage webs consisting of paper, paperboard and non-paper products, such as film and polyethylene.

“Creativity and innovation are at the heart of Davis-Standard’s business endeavors and a lifeblood of our organization,” said Richard Pastor, Vice President of Operations for Davis-Standard’s N.Y. facility. “This patent is a visible and tangible representation of how we continually seek solutions that improve customer processes and profitability. I would like to congratulate our team on this achievement.”

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