The widespread shortage of skilled workers poses huge challenges for companies involved in corrugated board production. When experienced workers leave, companies lose valuable knowledge and expertise, and recruiting new personnel can prove difficult. Here, C&D Corrugating & Paper, a brand of the Crespel & Deiters Group, offers concrete support that many manufacturers have not yet appreciated. The company provides customers with a ready-to-use, high-performance adhesive solution combined with a comprehensive range of technical services. This enables manufacturers to reduce work steps and simplify internal processes, yet still produce the best quality products
Conventional manufacturing processes for adhesives - from starch preparation to mixing with additives and quality control - require extensive know-how and resources that are not available in many companies. A lack of personnel in corrugated board production means staff often do not have enough time to monitor and control the complex adhesive production process in the glue kitchen itself. This can result in errors in the mixture which can cause considerable problems in the production process, including poor bonding, increased waste and additional costs. C&D Corrugating & Paper has therefore set itself the goal of supporting its customers in terms of products and services so they, in turn, can focus solely on corrugated board production. The company therefore carries out these process steps in its own factory, thus reducing the workload for its customers.
Efficiency breakthrough: ready-to-use, high-performance adhesive
C&D Corrugating & Paper’s high-performance adhesive is a “ready-to-use” solution that requires no additional additives and is easy to prepare. There is no complicated multi-stage process, as Definol® is simply mixed with water at room temperature, which also saves on heating costs and production time. Furthermore, thanks to integrated additives, additional chemicals such as borax or caustic soda are not required, making handling safer and easier.
Single-source solution: technical support for process optimisation
To enable customers to enjoy the full potential of their corrugator, C&D Corrugating & Paper's technical service team ensures that the system is perfectly adjusted to its high-performance adhesive. Thanks to more than 30 years of experience in the industry, the service technicians have in-depth knowledge and many years of expertise in a wide variety of machine types and production requirements. Regardless of the size, age or make of the system, they can therefore provide independent advice on the measures that need to be taken in order to maximise production.
Comprehensive service and advice accompany the entire production process, including guidance on appropriate machine settings, resolving machine issues and optimising the use of adhesives. The implementation phase is followed up with regular service visits and staff training.
Frederick Deiters, Global Head of Division Non-Food, says: “We know the pain points of the corrugated board industry which, in addition to paper prices and a generally weaker order situation, are currently dominated by a shortage of skilled workers and high personnel costs. Even if the investment in the adhesive only accounts for around 1-2 per cent of the total costs, the right adhesive is vital for an efficient and economical production process. The prerequisite is that the machine is set up correctly, and that’s exactly what the C&D Corrugating & Paper process engineers do with competent, all-round service. Our customers save time, costs and resources – yet are guaranteed consistently high-quality results for reduced waste and optimised production processes.”