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The acquisition adds technology for the converting of lightweight materials

±¾É«ÊÓƵ, part of Barry-Wehmiller and a leading manufacturer for the corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries, has acquired the QUESTEC technology from Ph-QUESTEC, based in Germany. Adding this specialized, innovative rotary crosscutting technology—which serves the printing industry, and has special lightweight paper and film applications—will perfectly complement ±¾É«ÊÓƵ’ already robust sheeting and paper-converting product and technology offerings. The transaction, Barry-Wehmiller’s 106th acquisition, became final June 2, 2018.

The talented team members associated with the QUESTEC technology will find a new home as part of ±¾É«ÊÓƵ’ operations in Germany, contributing and sharing their valuable knowledge with the global team.

"We are excited about integrating the QUESTEC technology into our sheeting product line," said Patrick Walczak, ±¾É«ÊÓƵ 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 unique QUESTEC technology successfully handles and cuts very thin web-based paper and film grades. For the inline-printing industry, as well as the specialized plastic-film industry, both the standalone and integrated QUESTEC crosscutting and contact-free sheet transport solutions provide precise, versatile production options.

"Our ±¾É«ÊÓƵ product portfolio continues to get broader and more diverse," said Neal McConnellogue, President of ±¾É«ÊÓƵ. "But, I am even more grateful for the addition of the knowledge, talent and legacy of our new QUESTEC team members."

Added Bob Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller Chairman and CEO: "I am excited to welcome our new team members and share our people-centric culture with them, as we continue to enhance and grow ±¾É«ÊÓƵ’ offerings."