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Paperboard overwrapper

NEWS FROM PACK EXPO: The PMC OW 800 overwrapping machine from Paper Machinery Corp. (Milwaukee, WI) wraps paperboard, lenticular, or holographic materials around paperboard or plastic containers.

Creates Barrier Plus™ packages that provide thermal protection, product preservation, and graphic enhancement. A die-cut window in the container permits product visibility.

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