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MillTools goes live at OX Paperboard West Virginia
Halltown, MI – OX Paperboard fired up MillTools at their paper mill in Halltown, West Virginia on May 22, 2017. The new manufacturing execution system (MES) replaces a manual system of scheduling and tracking paperboard production at the oldest continually operational manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Members of Panther Systems’ Go Live Team were on-hand to assist the OX’s core […]
MillTools goes live at OX Paperboard Michigan
Constantine, MI – OX Paperboard threw the switch on MillTools at their mill in Constantine, Michigan on April 24, 2017 to manage their manufacturing process, increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve communication internally and with customers.
Panther Systems’ Go Live Team was present as OX Michigan turned up its first reels and trimmed rolls of paperboard on the new system. The team lead by Support Services Manager Mark Schmidt were present to support and coach OX’s core team and users in the front office, lab, winding station and scale areas as well as the warehouse, loading docks and shipping office to make the smooth transition to MillTools.
The addition of MillTools helps OX’s office team create mill orders and schedule production against customer purchase orders, simultaneously sending properly branded customer communication in one easy step. This manufacturing execution system (MES) receives paper quality data from Panther’s machine and quality control systems; these systems were already online at the mill.
OX team members can turn up new reels and give backtenders information and instructions to increase productivity and reduce waste, while producing rolls against a paperless schedule of patterns inside MillTools. Roll data is applied to actuals, and MillTools generates TAPPI numbers and labels to create trackable shipping units. Users are able to move, locate and reconcile inventory at a glance.
MillTools provides powerful tools to plan loads and ship products to customers, creating a certificate of analysis and manifest. The office team can invoice, issue credit memos and interface with OX’s existing accounting software.
“MillTools now gives the folks here at OX Michigan greater visibility, control and reporting of process and products than ever before,” said Dan Schott, a Panther representative and member of the the company’s Go Live Team. “OX Michigan is already benefiting from the mill-configurable capabilities of this powerful suite of applications. The first daily production report from the system was impressive, and users from the front office to the mill floor on over to shipping echoed commentary like, ‘That’s less work than what we were doing before Panther went live.'”
OX Paperboard uses MillTools at mills in Pekin, Illinois and Constantine, Michigan. MillTools will go live at the company’s mill in Halltown, West Virginia in May 2017.
Established in 1993, Panther Systems is heralded by pulp and paper experts as the leading provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Panther Systems is known for MillTools, a suite of powerful purpose-specific software tools, used throughout the pulp and paper industry to manage orders and track products from office to mill floor to loading dock. The company’s other offerings include TestCentral and ProcessAnalyzer for paper laboratories, Panther QCS and Panther Dashboards. Visit panthersys.com for information or call 360-750-9783.
Panther Systems announces Ron Allworth Manager of Professional Services
Vancouver, WA – Panther Systems, provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions and quality control systems, announced the hiring of Ron Allworth as Manager of Professional Services.
Allworth oversees a team of engineers and technicians, which designs, installs and services quality control systems and other machine automation, including inline scanners, gauges, controllers and interfaces.
Ron is an a veteran engineer with decades of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering and extensive experience with machine controls, human-machine interfaces and quality control systems. He is based at Panther’s headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and manages projects wherever customers need Panther Professional Services. Allworth is no stranger to Panther. He worked many years at Panther and continued to contribute to the company’s success as a contractor before returning as a permanent team member in 2017.
Established in 1993, Panther Systems is heralded by pulp and paper experts as the leading provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Panther Systems is known for MillTools, a suite of powerful purpose-specific software tools, used throughout the pulp and paper industry to manage orders and track products from office to mill floor to loading dock. The company’s other offerings include TestCentral and ProcessAnalyzer for paper laboratories, Panther QCS and Panther Dashboards. Visit panthersys.com for information or call 360-750-9783.
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Media inquiries: Contact Panther Systems, Attention Dan Schott
Panther Systems announces Damon Henry IT Manager
Vancouver, WA – Panther Systems, provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions and quality control systems, announced the hiring of Damon Henry as Information Technology Manager.
Henry is a veteran IT professional with more than 20 years of experience in systems engineering at Xerox, ACS/Lockheed Martin, Nike and HTG. Now, Damon will manage IT for Panther internally in addition to Panther solutions, involving specialized IT infrastructure.
He has a degree in electronics engineering technology. He works at Panther’s headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Damon calls Vancouver home, where he and his wife Lisa have raised four children. He plays basketball and builds electric vehicles in his spare time.
Established in 1993, Panther Systems is heralded by pulp and paper experts as the leading provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Panther Systems is known for MillTools, a suite of powerful purpose-specific software tools, used throughout the pulp and paper industry to manage orders and track products from office to mill floor to loading dock. The company’s other offerings include TestCentral and ProcessAnalyzer for paper laboratories, Panther QCS and Panther Dashboards. Visit panthersys.com for information or call 360-750-9783.
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Media inquiries: Contact Panther Systems, Attention Dan Schott
Panther Systems announces Dante Salvati Senior Software Engineer
Vancouver, WA – Panther Systems, provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions and quality control systems, announced the hiring of Dante Salvati as Senior Software Engineer.
Salvati is an experienced software developer and project manager with 18 years of experience at companies like Huron, that deliver large, specialized database solutions to companies and industry. Dante now develops a variety of database and business intelligence technologies as a valued member of the software engineering team Panther. He has a degree in electronics engineering technology. He works at Panther’s headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.
Salvati has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Pacific University’s College of Business. He calls Portland, Oregon home.
Established in 1993, Panther Systems is heralded by pulp and paper experts as the leading provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Panther Systems is known for MillTools, a suite of powerful purpose-specific software tools, used throughout the pulp and paper industry to manage orders and track products from office to mill floor to loading dock. The company’s other offerings include TestCentral and ProcessAnalyzer for paper laboratories, Panther QCS and Panther Dashboards. Visit panthersys.com for information or call 360-750-9783.
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Media inquiries: Contact Panther Systems, Attention Dan Schott
Panther Systems announces Dan Schott Sales and Marketing Specialist
Vancouver, WA – Panther Systems, the manufacturing intelligence solutions and quality control systems market leader announced the hiring of Dan Schott as Sales and Marketing Specialist.
Schott is a former director of marketing and key account manager with more than 25 years of experience in sales, account services and marketing.
He has worked extensively with manufacturers, ranging from firearms and military equipment to the automotive industry. Dan will develop Panther Systems’ sales strategy, oversee marketing communication and serve customers in the field.
“Panther Systems has pioneered and perfected software and quality control systems for more than 20 years,” stated Schott. “Everyone who works with our company experiences an uncommon level of knowhow and dedication. I’m fortunate to join a family of talented engineers, programmers and support experts, who remain focused on the efficiency and success of paper mills everywhere.” He is based at Panther’s headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and serves customers worldwide.
“Adding Dan to our Sales and Marketing team is exactly who and what we need now and in the years ahead,” said Larry Foltz, Panther Systems CEO. “We have ambitious plans, and Dan’s ability to align vision with message and sales expands our possibilities to remain capable of delivering innovative ideas and solutions that inspire and provide value to our customers.”
Established in 1993, Panther Systems is heralded by pulp and paper experts as the leading provider of manufacturing intelligence solutions. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Panther Systems is known for MillTools, a suite of powerful purpose-specific software tools, used throughout the pulp and paper industry to manage orders and track products from office to mill floor to loading dock. The company’s other offerings include TestCentral and ProcessAnalyzer for paper laboratories, Panther QCS and Panther Dashboards. Visit panthersys.com for information or call 360-750-9783.
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Media inquiries: Contact Panther Systems, Attention Dan Schott