KyKenKee Inc., a producer of hardwoods, Southern Yellow Pine, dimensional lumber and greenscape products located in Vance, AL recently announced it would invest $28.2 million to expand operations. Executives anticipate the expansion will result in more than 70 new employment positions at the family-owned lumber company, which currently employs over 600 people. Previously known as I.L. Burt and Sons, the …
The Big Impact of Small Breweries and Small Character Printers
Good things come in small packages. That’s the big message that the craft beer industry has been showing the world over the past decade. While the top of the $114 billion U.S. industry is still dominated by the household names that run Super Bowl ads, the little guys are closing the gap. In terms of production volume, 40 of the …
Why the Plastics Industry Needs World-Class Coding and Marking
The plastics industry is massive. Including suppliers, it shipped more than half a trillion dollars worth of products in 2017 and employed 1.8 million people in the United States alone, according to the Plastics Industry Association. Beyond these numbers, it also touches almost every other sector of the economy and reaches all corners of society. Plastic is powerful and absolutely …
How to Make Hassle-Free Coding and Marking a Reality at Your Plant
Manufacturing plants are high stakes. In certain industries, like food and beverage, operations may be running 24/7. Any disruption or downtime will cause significant losses — of hundreds of thousands of dollars in some cases. This makes reliability essential across the board. Every component and piece of equipment used in every phase of the operation must be capable of performing …
Label Printing Solutions – API Americas Invests In Production Facility
API Americas, brand enhancement specialists and manufacturer of laminates, foils, and holographics for food, tobacco, health, clothing, cosmetics, household care and other industries, recently announced the company has invested $9 million to expand and update its Lawrence, Kansas manufacturing facility. API closed and sold the company’s Rahway, NJ site and transferred machinery and production from the location to the Lawrence …