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Litco International Announces Addition of Core Plug Sizes, with Seven
Diameters Providing the Ultimate in Flexibility for Roll Protection
VIENNA, Ohio, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Litco International is
offering new sizes of molded wood (presswood) core protection plugs to
manufacturers and converters of paper, plastic film and metallic
foils. Core plugs are commonly used to prevent damage caused when
paper rolls shift during transit.
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Litco has historically offered core plugs in 4", 8", 10", and 12"
sizes. New 3", 5", and 6" sizes are slated for production in the
second quarter of 2014. Litco's Inca brand core plug is produced using
a proprietary molding process combining hard and softwood wood fibers
with a synthetic resin. The engineered presswood molding uses high
heat and pressure to ensure consistent size and shape. The resulting
fiber structure creates an extremely strong plug exceeding industry
standards for damage resulting from compression, side impact force,
and moisture.
The smooth, durable surface of Inca core plugs ensures safe insertion
into rolling cores and easy removal for reuse. Presswood core plugs
are cost-effective alternatives to molded plastic, MDF, and plywood
composite core protection plugs.
The decision to make significant investments in new core plug tooling
was driven by customers seeking more choices, both in terms of
available vendors and sizes. According to Gary Sharon, Vice President
of the Molded Products Group, "Our customers are seeking reliable
vendor delivery times, competitive pricing, and a wide selection of
materials and sizes. By offering a full range of plug sizes
manufactured from two plants located in Sardis, Mississippi and Dover,
Ohio, we can now deliver better value to our customers in the pulp and
paper and converting industries. Litco is now uniquely poised to serve
customer needs by offering core plugs in all industry standard sizes
ranging from 3 inches to 12 inches."
To learn more about our complete line of core plugs, contact Litco
International toll free at 1-800-236-1903, visit our e-commerce
enabled website at www.litco.com, or browse our presswood core plug
section at http://www.litco.com/core-plugs/molded-wood.html.
Litco International, Inc. specializes in load securement solutions,
including core plugs, pallets for domestic and export shipping, and
dunnage designed to Carry your products safely on through the most
demanding supply chains. Litco was established in 1962 and ships from
facilities located in Dover, Ohio; Warren, Ohio; Sardis, Miss.; and
Wellford, S.C.
Read more news from Litco International Inc.
For more information, contact: Gary Sharon, Vice President Molded
Products Group Litco International 1-800-236-1903 Email
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