Curt G. Joa, Inc. (Expo in Print 2003).

In the face of recent economic difficulties felt throughout the industry, Curt G. Jon, Inc. continues to hold its place as a major player in the field of custom converting equipment. The past 12 months have seen a number of major changes in the Jon organization, each directed at assuring a strong future and improved value delivered to its customers.

First, a decision was made to consolidate the Boynton Beach, FL operation with the main plant in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The primary purpose of this move was to eliminate duplicate support systems and to exploit the stronger industrial resource base in the Wisconsin area. A number of key employees have made the transfer to Wisconsin, assuring continuity in support for current and recent business activities.

Second, Jon has created an additional office in Andernach, Germany, as a major effort to better provide the sales, service and support required by the growing economy of the European Union. Jon has been very fortunate to acquire the services of Gustav Schneider as managing director for this new operation. Mr. Schneider will be supported by his assistant, Ms. Kerstin Mallmann. Additionally, Mr. Christoph Wagner has joined the staff as project and service engineer. It is expected that customers will quickly recognize the strategic benefits to be gained from the addition of this operation.

Third, Jon has developed a high-speed, high technology diaper converting line as a demonstration of current Jon process, drives and control technology. This line, named the J6, is designed for 450 meters per minute or 1000 diapers per minute and features off-line unwinds, full-face safety lockout guards system, mezzanine-mounted electrical panels and hot melt systems and noise abatement to 85 dbA. The drive and control system is the latest-generation Rockwell Automation ControlLogix with the high-speed SERCOS drive interface system, comprising more than 90 axes of motion. Formal demonstrations of this line, integrated with a latest-technology Optima packaging system, are scheduled for early summer.

Joa provides a full range of engineering, development, shakedown and support services, with separate and secure testing and production bays to serve any customer needs. While the primary markets served have been in adult, feminine and baby care disposable products, Jon also serves a broad spectrum of other product families whose manufacturing falls into the web processing technology field.

Curt G.joa, inc.

100 Cracker Avenue

Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

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