Finnish Paper Maker Selects RKB Splice Detector Technology

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Finnish Paper Maker Selects

RKB Splice Detector Technology

Splice Detector, Model 1032B purchased by European Paper Maker

Syracuse, NY, March 14, 2002 – R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC. (R.K.B), The world leading supplier of splice detection technologies, announced today that a leading Finnish Paper Manufacturer of magazine, newsprint, fine papers and packaging boards has selected RKB leading center mount Splice Detection Technology for their sheeting lines.

R.K.B is proud to have been selected to provide them with the most widely used, state-of-the-art splice detection technology available today. "This is an vital partnership for R.K.B, and one that we will continually work on to ensure the highest possible quality can be achieved when our products are implemented on OEM supplied equipment and solutions.” said RKB. Our customers will now be able to acquire leading edge, reliable and proven technologies in splice detection at affordable costs. With newer splicing technologies in use today by many web based material manufacturers, it has become essential for reliable and consistent splice detection in a wide variety of conversion processes whereby the elimination of all types of splices is essential. R.K.B and our partners will be able to offer customers with a comprehensive splice detection solution that are not affected by discrete basis weight changes, changes in caliper of material, color of splice tape, machine production speeds and type of splice (i.e., butt, mill or overlap) markings.

Founded to meet the needs of multinational paper, film, foil, steel, non-wovens and other allied manufacturers for web inspection related equipment, R.K.B. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets the most diverse line of machine vision web inspection solutions in the world. R.K.B was the first commercial on-line web inspection supplier in the world. With more than fifty years experience in web inspection development, techniques and solutions, R.K.B has significantly extended the benefits of automatic optical web inspection. Early R.K.B systems were based on patented ultraviolet, photomultiplier and infrared, phototransistor technology. In the 1970’s, R.K.B developed and patented the first camera-based system called the Vidicon 7000. Using the most advanced technology available, R.K.B. streak detection systems can monitor and detect streaks and scratches down to sizes that no other company can achieve no matter what process speed you’re manufacturing at. Our patented streak detection technology truly is the latest breakthrough in the art of defect fault detection. This advanced scanner truly represents a quantum leap forward in the technology!

Over the years, our tradition of excellence in web inspection related design, manufacturing, service, and support has been experienced by hundreds of customers in a wide variety of industries throughout the United States and international market. With over 2000 web inspection solutions implemented worldwide, discover how our tradition of excellence can benefit your company by choosing R.K.B for your next web inspection project. R.K.B, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, specializes in web inspection solutions that are used for inspecting the surfaces of products manufactured in a continuous fashion, such as papers, film, metals and plastics. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Syracuse, New York, R.K.B has affiliate partners in Europe, South America, United States and has positioned itself in Asia with direct headquarters located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

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R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC.
Sales Department
Tel #: (315) 455-6636
Fax #: (315) 455-8216
sales@rkbopto.com

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R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS is a designer and manufacturer of high-speed machine vision web inspection technologies and related products. We are committed to web based material manufacturers, converters, customers and our industry that depend on us to guarantee that product superiority is maintained at the highest possible level. We are dedicated to increasing customer satisfaction, continuously improving our products and services, and providing opportunities for our employees to achieve their maximum potential.

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