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Michele Allamprese (middle) finalizes the acquisition with Jasper Kruizinga (left) and Doeke Holtrop. (right)

 

Alliance Machine Systems International acquires JD Engineers B.V.

Partnership enhances premier one-stop solution for folding and gluing machines in the global corrugated and folding carton industry

 

SPOKANE, Wash. — Jan. 17, 2025 — Alliance Machine Systems International, a global leader in the manufacturing of automated paperboard packaging equipment for the production of corrugated boxes, has acquired JD Engineers B.V., a producer of high-quality specialty folder gluers. Through this strategic partnership, the premier all-in-one solution will enhance production efficiency and quality for customers. In 2015, Alliance was acquired by Barry-Wehmiller, the 139-year-old, $3.6 billion global capital equipment and engineering solutions firm led by CEO Bob Chapman and President Kyle Chapman.

 

“Alliance Machine Systems International is thrilled to partner with JD Engineers, marking a significant milestone in our journey,” said Alliance Machine Systems International President Marius Batrin. “After more than 10 years of successful collaboration in Europe, Alliance and JD Engineers have decided to become part of the same business structure. This acquisition is a pivotal step in enhancing our position as a comprehensive full-range solution provider for our customers. Over the last 25 years, JD Engineers has established itself as a strong, reliable, innovative and dynamic company in the corrugated and folding carton industry. Their success is due to the enthusiasm and hard work of the entire team, as well as the constant focus on innovation and quality. Those values align perfectly with our mission, enabling us to deliver unparalleled service and optimized one-stop equipment and services for all folding and gluing applications alongside our other product lines. The entire JD Engineers team will remain in place, continue to grow and develop state-of-the-art equipment, with additional global engineering, sales and customer care support from Alliance Machine Systems alongside the Alliance J&L product line.”

 

“Alliance Machine Systems International’s investment in JD Engineers is a testament to our commitment to innovation and the unique technology we have developed,” said Jasper Kruizinga, Founder and Technical Director at JD Engineers. “This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for us to enhance our impact by leveraging our combined expertise and shared culture. Since our founding, JD Engineers has grown and thrived by providing dependable, highly innovative solutions for our customers. We are thrilled to join forces with Alliance, a highly respected company that will position us for future success and continue to build on our reputation as an industry leader.”

 

“This partnership will empower us to deliver even greater value to our customers,” said Doeke Holtrop, Founder and Commercial Director at JD Engineers. “By combining our innovative solutions with the resources and expertise of Alliance Machine Systems International, we will be able to accelerate our growth, improve our services and expand our reach. We are delighted that Alliance appreciates the value of our organization, and we are confident and excited that our combined expertise will have a positive impact on our continued growth and success. We believe that this partnership is an excellent extension of long-term business strategy, and we are thrilled to have a partner that shares our principles and respects the culture that has driven our success.”

 

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JD ENGINEERS B.V.

JD Engineers B.V. is a specialist and innovative company that focuses on the production of high-quality specialty folder gluers for the corrugated board and folding carton industry. Our machines offer the possibility of automated folding and gluing of boxes in large volumes, e-commerce solutions, inline (barcode) labeling and inkjet or laser printing. With more than 40 employees, JD Engineers has become a leading player in the market. For more, go to jdengineers.com.

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Alliance Machine Systems International

For 40 years, Alliance has provided its global customer base with an ever-broadening line of productivity-enhancing products and services. Netherlands-based, Alliance Machine Systems Europe, innovates, manufactures and supports customers in the Eurozone and regions far beyond. 

 

Alliance product lines are based on a foundation of robust mechanical designs that are built to last. Through a commitment to continuous development, Alliance engineers routinely develop value-added retrofits and upgrades that can add many years to the product’s life.  Plant-specific performance audits are readily available.  Whether you are dealing with control system obsolescence or want to increase productivity, Alliance has the tools and expertise to help. 

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Alliance technology also dominates the back end of a converting line where its innovative solutions keep product flowing at maximum throughput while positioning, stacking, separating, and palletizing the corrugated material.  Because of its unique combination of high productivity (up to 40.000 sqm/h) and extreme flexibility (e.g., zigzag stacking), the Alliance separating and double palletizing solution at the back end of modern-style Rotary Die Cutters has become a market standard for high productivity applications.

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Alliance manufactures multiple back-end palletizing solutions for Flexo Folder Gluers, up to 32 bpm.

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For applications where a fully Automatic Palletizer may not be justified or will not fit, Alliance offers a Semiautomatic Loadformer.  The eLM is 100 percent electric and gives the operator the ability to build loads ergonomically without slowing down the converting machines.

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From front to back, Prefeeder to Palletizer, Alliance’s innovations streamline product flow and maximize line productivity.  To better support our customers, Alliance Europe is offering a full complement of replacement parts, service contracts, along with line and machine audits. 

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The High Speed Automatic Palletizer provides highly reliable performance, reduces manual labor costs, delivers excellent load quality and is adaptable to any finishing machine.

The Tanabe JD BoxRâ„¢ Specialty Folder Gluer

The Tanabe JD BoxRâ„¢ Specialty Folder Gluer continues to impress with precision, speed and accuracy.  The result of a cooperative effort between Alliance Machine Systems Europe, JD Engineers and Tanabe, the BoxR combines features like the JD Engineers developed-controls package with the industry-leading Tanabe mechanical design.  The combination creates a superior specialty folder gluer that meets the demand for zero-defect box production. 
 

The JD Engineers control package combines state-of-the-art servo drives and operator touch screen controls that provide more precise control, minimal board jams and faster fault resolution with centralized data access. With speed and accuracy that are highest in the industry, the Tanabe JD BoxR delivers the precision folding that customers expect. Also, as part of Alliance's ongoing development of new applications, a T-Unit and E-Unit feature has been added to the BoxR.  The T-Unit makes double-fold and leakproof boxes.  The E-Unit was developed to eject sample or rejected boxes.  Both units have proven to be very successful.

Along with the Tanabe JD BoxR, Alliance Machine Systems Europe also offers the larger format (2.9-meter and larger) J&L Mark 5 Specialty Folder Gluer. The new Mark 5 design features a truly modular, streamlined design and incorporates many new features.  These features improve run speeds, support more precise folding accuracy, and improve setup times. The J&L Mark 5 Specialty Folder Gluer is specifically engineered for the larger footprint rotary die cut, multipoint glued box market.
 

The Tanabe Tri Feeder prepares the customer for the next generation of shelf-ready packaging. Tri feeding allows the creation of superior structural properties while minimizing board content. The Tri Feeder is available as a retrofit to an existing multipoint gluer or integrated into a new Tanabe or J&L multipoint gluer. Designed to roll in/out in front of the multipoint gluer, the Tanabe Tri Feeder has proven to be a very attractive alternative to fixed machine designs. When rolled out, the Tri Feeder can be set up offline, while the gluer continues to run.  For low-count, multi-piece box runs, or for boxes not requiring a final fold, the Tri Feeder can be run offline as an independent machine.

 

Both the Tanabe and J&L product lines are backed by a dedicated worldwide service team that is available 24 hours a day regardless of plant location. 

 

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