Plastic Coated Papers, Inc. of Pensacola, Florida, has installed its second Davis- Standard extrusion coating line.
Plastic Coated Papers installs second Davis-Standard extrusion coating line
L-R: John Clemmons, David Pitts, Sr., Steve Pinette
The company supplies local and international markets with high-quality, customised polycoated products such as polycoated paper, freezer paper, foil coated paper and pre-laminated sleeve stock used in food service, construction, home products and other industries.
The new Davis- Standard line complements the company’s existing Black Clawson Converting Machinery Division machine as the company positions itself for future expansion.
Co-Founder Dave Pitts said: “We knew we could make a quality product, had excellent relationships in the industry, and a good polyethylene supplier. Our success was built on a lot of hard work and dedication filled with long hours and many blessings. Our customers came first and we got the machine at a good price. We started production running five days a week, but quickly moved to seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Within five years, we recouped our investment.”
Pitts says the machine has been “outstanding, only requiring occasional feedscrew, die and barrel replacements”. The new line will be capable of speeds up to 1,500 feet per minute (450mpm) with maximum untrimmed web widths of 74 inches (1,800mm). Davis-Standard supplied all components including extruder, die with APC, automatic unwind/splicer, pre-corona treater, extrusion coater/laminator, auxiliary unwinds, slitters, post/corona treater, automatic winder/roll changer, Integrator supervisory control system and associated equipment.
The line features the latest automation technology and will add a new level of efficiency and production speed to Plastic Coated Papers’ current operation.
Plastic Coated Papers President Steve Pinette added: “The new line positions us for the long-term as we support our existing product portfolio and provide even greater customisation for our customers in the US and abroad.”
