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Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc., capital equipment and engineering solutions leader, acquired the Bielomatik paper processing product line from Bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG. Bielomatik operations will be integrated within BW Papersystems, a global supplier to the paper and board sheeting, paper converting, and corrugating industries. The sale became final Oct. 1.

Bielomatik’s paper processing line business is Barry-Wehmiller’s 78th acquisition. Its integration within BW Papersystems’ German operations will create a $430 million global group serving the paper and corrugating industry. With this newest addition, Barry-Wehmiller’s revenues will approach $2.4 billion as it expands worldwide.

Bielomatik’s paper processing product line includes machinery for sheeting, book production, spiral binding and ream wrapping as well as finishing equipment for digital printing.

"The acquisition of the Bielomatik paper processing line business provides BW Papersystems with an exciting opportunity to build an even stronger, sustainable global sheeter, packaging, and stationery business,” said Neal McConnellogue, president of BW Papersystems. “We are grateful to add 150 new team members whose knowledge, talent and proven legacy will benefit BW Papersystems.”

BW Papersystems is a combination of four companies: MarquipWardUnited, the newly named WillPemcoBielomatik (formed of Will-Pemco and the newly acquired Bielomatik paper division), Kugler-Womako and Curioni, plus the well- known brands of SHM and Wrapmatic.

Bielomatik is globally known for its paper processing equipment to sheet and wrap folio and cut-size material from small to large formats and from fine paper to board. The range includes complete solutions for exercise books and writing pads in schools and business around the world. Its Book on Demand (BoD) binding line offers fully automatic production of high quality books in short runs down to a quantity of one. Bielomatik will bring new technology to BW Papersystems with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. RFID is used for Smart Labels and Smart Tags to track and trace luxury products, contact-less ticketing in public transportation and other authentication purposes.

The  addition  of  Bielomatik  further  enhances  BW  Papersystems’  global  engineering  collaboration  and ability  to provide comprehensive process knowledge and expertise in fine paper and board converting for its installations around the world. As with all Barry-Wehmiller companies, BW Papersystems offers a lasting commitment to its customers with a high focus on delivering world-class spare parts, upgrades and service packages to customers.

With  this  addition,  BW  Papersystems  now  employs  more  than  1,600  people  throughout  their  international operations.  As a whole, Barry-Wehmiller has more than 11,000 team members among 100 locations worldwide.

“We are pleased to bring our people-centric leadership practices to our new Bielomatik team members and look forward to working alongside them in creating long-term value for all of our stakeholders,” said Bob Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller chairman and CEO.
 
About BW Papersystems
BW Papersystems combines leading brands and innovative technologies for the paper and board  sheeting and converting industry  as well as for the corrugating industry. Our brands Will-Pemco, MarquipWardUnited, SHM, Wrapmatic, and Kugler-Womako offer market leading technology for folio-size, cut-size and digital-size sheeting and packaging of paper, board and other materials as well as stationery, passport production and specialized paper converting  applications.  For  the  corrugating and  finishing  industries,  customers  rely  on the  well-known  brands MarquipWardUnited, Curioni and VortX for full corrugators, rotary die cutters or flexo folder gluers as well as starch mixing systems.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $2+ billion organization with 11,000-plus team members united by a common belief:  to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company’s transformation in his new book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. To learn more, go to www.barry-wehmiller.com 

Barry‐Wehmiller Cos., Inc., capital equipment and engineering solutions leader, is moving toward acquiring the Bielomatik group associated with the paper processing product line of Bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG. They signed a letter of agreement this week, and expect the sale to be finalized in the upcoming months, once approval conditions are met.

Bielomatik’s paper processing product line that cuts, binds, finishes and wraps paper will merge with BW Papersystems, headquartered in the USA, a global supplier to the paper and board sheeting; paper converting; and corrugating industries. BW Papersystems incorporates many of the successful brands: Will‐Pemco, MarquipWardUnited, SHM, Wrapmatic, Kugler‐Womako and Curioni.

Bielomatik is globally known for its paper processing equipment including sheeters, and machines for wrapping, stacking and packing. Their paper processing group additionally manufactures stationery and binding machines incorporating all binding technologies used for the production of exercise books, in schools and business around the world.

BW Papersystems offers state of the art technology for folio, cut size and digital sheeting and packaging machines, plus stationery, passport production and specialized paper converting applications. For the corrugating industry, customers can continue to rely on the well‐known brands MarquipWardUnited, Curioni and VortX. With manufacturing plants in USA and Europe, parts and service centers in the USA, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore and Shanghai plus an effective global team of aftermarket parts and field service, BW Papersystems offers a lasting commitment to its customers.

BW Papersystems, with Bielomatik, will employ over 1,600 team members worldwide and is expected to generate revenue in excess of $400 million.

ABOUT BW PAPERSYSTEMS
A global supplier of advanced corrugating, sheeting and finishing machinery, BW Papersystems has achieved international success through a combination of technical innovation and superb reliability. With more than a century of experience, BW Papersystems has become a renowned manufacturer of high‐speed equipment—including sheeters, splicers, slitter/scorers, direct drive knives, rotary die cutters and flexo folder gluers—for the folded carton, corrugated box and paper converting industries worldwide.

Tim Sullivan, Barry‐Wehmiller Group President and ex‐interim President of BW Papersystems is pleased to announce the appointment of Neal McConnellogue as President of BW Papersystems. BW Papersystems is a leading global supplier of sheeting and sheet packaging machinery for the paper converting, manufacturing and packaging industries and the largest division of Barry‐Wehmiller. Companies within the BW Papersystems group include MarquipWardUnited, Will‐Pemco, Curioni and Kugler‐Womako.

“Neal is an extremely talented and experienced executive who has produced strong results in every position he’s held during his nineteen year career with the Barry‐ Wehmiller organization,” said Sullivan. “With his strategic vision, operating skills and leadership experience, BW Papersystems will continue to evolve into a global leader known for its exceptional people, outstanding products and service, and ability to offer enduring value in the marketplace.”

In his new role,  McConnellogue will be responsible for all aspects of the business, including new equipment sales, aftermarket sales, customer service, field service, engineering  and  manufacturing at BW Papersystems’ operations worldwide.  BW
Papersystems employs nearly 1,400 team members and generated in excess of $370 million in revenue in FY 2014.

“I am excited and honored to lead the BW Papersystems team in furthering the company’s growth and success through new levels of innovation, customer experience and value in the marketplace,” McConnellogue commented.

McConnellogue joined Barry‐Wehmiller in 1996 after serving in leadership roles for Conal, his family’s business. Throughout his tenure with the Barry‐Wehmiller organization, he has served in numerous capacities. He began as the Director of Aftermarket for its then Jetstream division. From there he was promoted to Director of Sales for Jetstream before moving to its newly‐acquired Fleetwood division and serving as VP of Sales. There he contributed significantly to the acquisitions of Goldco, Wyard and Ambec and integration of Barry‐Wehmiller’s historic brewery equipment business. When these companies were merged into FleetwoodGoldcoWyard (recently  renamed  BW  Container  Systems), McConnellogue served in a Global  Sales  capacity.  He became Executive VP in 2011 and was named BW Container Systems President in 2013.

“BW Papersystems has experienced significant growth over the past several years as it has expanded its range of products, technologies and markets worldwide,” said Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry‐Wehmiller. “With Neal’s skillful leadership, BW Papersystems will continue to grow as an important platform in the strong balance of industries served by Barry‐Wehmiller.”

ABOUT BW PAPERSYSTEMS
BW Papersystems incorporates five of the strongest brands in the industry: Will‐Pemco, MarquipWardUnited, SHM, Wrapmatic and Kugler Womako.  Market leading technology is available for folio‐size, cut‐size and digital‐size sheeting and packaging of paper, board and other materials, plus stationery, passport production and specialized paper converting applications.  For the corrugating industry, customers rely on the well‐known brands MarquipWardUnited, Curioni and VortX.

ABOUT BARRY‐WEHMILLER
Barry‐Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper converting industries. By blending people‐centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose‐driven growth, Barry‐Wehmiller has become a $2 billion organization with 8,500‐plus team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. To see how, go to www.barry‐wehmiller.com   

Vasant Bennett, Managing Partner of Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), announced a new identity for the organization, which will now be called Barry-Wehmiller International (B-WI). Along with the new name, the organization also proudly unveiled a new logo, color palette and a re-designed website. These new changes emphasize the organization’s global reach and people- centric values without losing its strong association with the Barry-Wehmiller family of companies.

The company’s global reach is embodied in the logo’s circular design, while the three segments of the arrow represent B-WI’s defining elements: Enterprise, Engineering and Technology. In combination with the white dot, the arrow forms the “I” for “International”, another nod to its global focus. The signature blue color represents B-WI’s depth and stability, while the gray represents reliability and professionalism.

“The new identity is a result of the company’s journey, which began 20 years ago in the United States and in India, and has resulted in a total transformation. To move ahead on this remarkable journey, there emerged a need for a new identity which represents who we are today – a trusted, global, people-centric, ‘Total Solutions’ provider with a rich heritage in manufacturing,” said Bennett.

“Today we are able to provide solutions that meet the strategic business needs of our customers by increasing profitability, revenue growth and sustainable competitiveness at the enterprise level and enhancing productivity, efficiency and customer lifetime value at a functional level,” said Senthilkumar Devasigamany, Executive Partner responsible for the Engineering Services Business Unit.

From humble beginnings as an IT and engineering service provider to its parent company Barry-Wehmiller, B-WI’s history is marked with imposing milestones. The organization’s first major milestone occurred in 2002, when it expanded its client base beyond Barry-Wehmiller to offer services to third-party manufacturing companies. More recently, in 2011, the company transformed itself to a total solutions provider through multiple organic and acquisition initiatives.

“Barry-Wehmiller International has become who we are today thanks to a strong manufacturing focus and the expertise gained by supporting our parent, Barry-Wehmiller,” said Balachandran Anantharama, the Executive Partner responsible for Enterprise Consulting.

Over the last 20 years, Barry-Wehmiller International has touched over 1200 satisfied manufacturing companies from across 25 different countries. The new identity positions the company to further expand on these feats and reach for newer heights.

ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper converting industries. Our balanced approach to the market is made possible through ten interactive divisions: Accraply, Arcil, Barry-Wehmiller International (BWI), BW Papersystems, Design Group, FleetwoodGoldcoWyard, HayssenSandiacre, Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), PneumaticScaleAngelus and Thiele Technologies.

By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $1.7 billion organization with 8,000-plus team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. To see how, go to barry-wehmiller.com.