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By Pete Bickford

January 22, 2026

Congratulations to Blake Pluemer on his Retirement after 40 years!

Please join us in congratulating Blake Pluemer on his retirement after 40 years with BW Papersystems.
Blake has been with Marquip, MarquipWardUnited, and BW Papersystems for 40 years! He has held several key positions over the years. Most recently, Blake has been the Key Account Leader for some of our global customers and helped build our relationships and reputation as a key supplier to these important organizations. Best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement, Blake! Thank you for your hard work over the years! In the fast-paced world of corrugated box manufacturing, success depends on efficiency, quality, and output. BW Papersystems’ latest innovations in finishing and corrugated products deliver all three—redefining productivity for today’s box makers. On the Finishing side, the FlexPro Flexo Folder Gluer is engineered for quick setups and quality boxes, FlexPro transforms every aspect of operation, from maintenance to operator experience. At every speed, FlexPro maintains outstanding print quality and fold accuracy, ensuring impressive quality on even the heavy-duty complex die cut projects. With speeds up to 330 sheets per minute on the 12.29 model (50″ x 113″) and 400 sheets per minute on the 9.25 (37.5″ x 96″), the FlexPro keeps pace with the most demanding orders. Paired with BW Papersystems’ Twin Box Slitter, output doubles on smaller boxes, while increasing plant flexibility, and improving corrugator efficiency.
“This is the most user-friendly machine on the market.” —Pete Bickford, North American Sales Leader, Finishing Products On the corrugated side, the Vanguard SFG is impressing customers with its advanced automation that simplifies operation, drives consistent board quality, reduces downtime events, and improves overall safety and efficiency. The Vanguard SFG brings advanced singlefacing technology to the industry workhorse, combining automation and process control to deliver superior board quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. “The new Vanguard SFG is the first of many improved products we expect to change the corrugated landscape in the coming months. The advances in automation will improve speeds, board quality, operator experience, and safety,” said Ted Kulwicki, Corrugated Sales Leader.
Pete Bickford North American Sales Leader, Finishing Products pete.bickford@bwpapersystems.com 410-584-7700