United States of America

3M

Adhesives Corrugated

3M is a global materials science and technology company headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Founded in 1902, the company develops industrial technologies, adhesives, tapes, abrasives and engineered materials used across manufacturing, packaging, printing and converting industries. For the paper, board and corrugated sectors, 3M provides specialized solutions for paper and containerboard splicing, roll starting and closing, corrugated box sealing, packaging, labeling and converting. Its portfolio includes repulpable and flying splice tapes, water-activated paper tapes, box sealing tapes, adhesive transfer systems and automated 3M-Matic case sealing equipment. 3M operates a global manufacturing network and serves industrial customers through its Safety & Industrial business, including its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes technologies.

ANDRITZ

ANDRITZ is a global technology leader supplying complete plants, equipment, automation and lifecycle services for the pulp, paper, board and tissue industries. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Graz, Austria, the Group operates more than 280 locations in over 80 countries. Its Pulp & Paper business covers the entire fiber-based production chain: wood processing, chemical and mechanical pulping, fiberlines, pulp drying, chemical recovery, recycled-fiber and OCC preparation, complete paper and board machines (PrimeLine), tissue production lines, automation (Metris), digitalization and mill services. For paper and packaging producers, ANDRITZ provides complete recycled-fiber stock preparation systems, FibreFlow drum pulpers, machine rebuilds and grade conversions, fabrics and rolls, and comprehensive lifecycle services.

Apex International

Anilox

Apex International develops and manufactures anilox rolls and sleeves, precision glue and doctor rolls, and embossing and gravure solutions for the printing and converting industries. Founded in the Netherlands in 1989, the company serves corrugated packaging, wide-web flexography, narrow-web labels and coating applications. Its portfolio includes UltraCell laser engravings, GTT 2.0 open-channel technology, Apex HD sleeves, Anilox Armor protective covers and Accora corrugator glue sets. Apex also offers anilox inspection in partnership with MicroDynamics and a range of flexographic cleaning products. Its official production directory lists seven manufacturing units in six countries, including Apex Europe and Apex-PNH at the same Hapert address.

ARAUCO

Pulp

ARAUCO is a global forestry and renewable materials company headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and one of the world's leading producers of market pulp and wood-based products. The company manages 1.8 million hectares of forest assets in South America and operates an integrated business platform spanning forestry, pulp, panels, solid wood products and renewable energy. ARAUCO produces bleached hardwood and softwood kraft pulp, unbleached kraft pulp, fluff pulp and dissolving pulp, alongside MDF, particleboard, OSB, plywood, sawn timber and engineered wood solutions. Its industrial and commercial operations extend across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. In 2025, ARAUCO produced 4.6 million tonnes of pulp and 7.6 million cubic metres of wood products and panels. The company is currently developing the Sucuriú Project in Brazil, a US$4.6 billion pulp mill with a planned production capacity of 3.5 million tonnes per year and start-up scheduled for the end of 2027.