MarquipWardUnited, Inc.

What MarquipWardUnited, Inc. does

BW Papersystems, operating MarquipWardUnited brands, is a manufacturer of industrial paper converting machinery headquartered in Phillips, Wisconsin, and a subsidiary of Barry-Wehmiller Group Inc. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of capital equipment including three corrugator lines (Value, Harmony, Performance), rotary die cutters (ServoPro, G-Grafix, MaxPro), web-fed platen die cutters (Zerand), sheeters (Hawk, SheetWizard, DigiCut), flexo folder gluers, RFID converting machines (SpeedLiner X), and specialized equipment for passport, banknote, and stationery production. Its technology stack incorporates proprietary control systems (Navigator, Orchestro), servo-driven architectures, and patented innovations such as the Cool-Vac Doublefacer and SHARK Anvil Trimmer, with performance metrics including corrugator speeds up to 460 mpm and throughput improvements of 50%+ through inside-the-box printing.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: new industrial machinery sales, OEM spare parts and technical service, upgrades and Technical Improvement Programs (TIPs), and comprehensive machine rebuild programs. It serves corrugated packaging producers, folding carton manufacturers, paper converting operations, RFID tag converters, and security document producers across North America, Europe, Latin America (with regional headquarters in Brazil), and Asia-Pacific. The business model relies on enterprise direct sales with regional technical advisors, complemented by trade show engagement, lifecycle service contracts, and a multi-brand portfolio (MarquipWardUnited, WillPemcoBielomatik, BW Bielomatik, Kugler-Womako, JAG SYNCHRO, VortX, Zerand) acquired over decades through Barry-Wehmiller's roll-up strategy. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; capital equipment is custom-configured via direct sales consultation.

Name

MarquipWardUnited, Inc.

Legal name

BW Papersystems, Inc.

Website

https://marquipwardunited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

BW Papersystems (operating MarquipWardUnited brands) manufactures industrial paper converting machinery including corrugators, sheeters, rotary die cutters, and RFID converting equipment for corrugated packaging, folding carton, and paper converting industries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Paper Converting Machinery

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Converting Services (slitting, sheeting, coating, laminating, rewinding) (IMAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paperboard Sheet & Roll Converting (Slitting/Sheeting/Rewinding) (IMAMAFAM), Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL)

Keywords

• Industrial paper converting machinery
• Corrugated packaging equipment
• Folding carton machinery
• RFID converting machines
• Web-fed platen die cutters

Headquarters

HQ city

Phillips

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of industrial paper converting equipment including corrugators, sheeters, rotary die cutters, flexo folder gluers, web-fed platen die cutters, and RFID converting machines. Equipment is sold as new machines, used machines, and through rebuild programs.
2. Spare Parts & Service: Original Equipment Machine (OEM) spare parts for current and legacy branded machines, along with technical service, preventative maintenance programs, remote support and troubleshooting, training, and relocation/installation services.
3. Upgrades & TIPs (Technical Improvement Programs): Equipment upgrades and technical improvement programs to keep existing BW Papersystems equipment prepared for future production demands while prioritizing safety.
4. Machine Rebuilds: Comprehensive machine rebuild programs that restore and upgrade existing equipment to current specifications.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MarquipWardUnited, Inc., operating as BW Papersystems, designs, manufactures and services industrial paper converting machinery for corrugated, folding carton, sheeting, RFID tag and security document production. The portfolio includes corrugators (Value, Harmony, Performance series), rotary die cutters (ServoPro, G-Grafix, MaxPro), web-fed platen die cutters (Zerand), sheeters (Hawk, SheetWizard, DigiCut), flexo folder gluers, casemakers, slitter/scorers, RFID converting machines (SpeedLiner X), and specialized equipment for passports, banknotes and stationery, supported by spare parts, technical service, training, rebuilds, and upgrades.

Product overview

BW Papersystems (operating MarquipWardUnited brands) is an industrial paper converting solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of machinery and equipment. The product portfolio includes three main corrugator series (Value, Harmony, and Performance) for corrugated board production, multiple rotary die cutter models (ServoPro, G-Grafix, MaxPro), web-fed platen die cutting equipment (Zerand), various sheeting solutions (Hawk Sheeter, SheetWizard, DigiCut), flexo folder gluers (FlexPro), and specialized equipment for RFID converting (SpeedLiner X), passport production, banknote/security paper, and stationery/book binding. The ecosystem includes modular add-on components like the Navigator and Orchestro control systems, VOS Vacuum Overhead Stacker, CoolVac Doublefacer, inside-outside printing technology, and various Zerand line components (unwinder, butt splicer, festoon, ELS cutters/strippers, collator, belt askew, delivery tables, gap generator, carton stacker). The company also provides spare parts, rebuilds, upgrades (TIPs), technical service, training, and relocation services. As a Barry-Wehmiller company, BW Papersystems operates under multiple sub-brands including MarquipWardUnited, WillPemcoBielomatik, BW Bielomatik, Kugler-Womako, JAG SYNCHRO, VortX, and Zerand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MarquipWardUnited Corrugating: Corrugating equipment brand for industrial paper converting
• MarquipWardUnited Sheeting
• WillPemcoBielomatik
• BW Bielomatik
• Kugler-Womako
• JAG SYNCHRO
• VortX
• Zerand
• ServoPro
• SpeedLiner X

Products and services

• SpeedLiner X NeXt Generation of RFID Converting machine designed for efficiency, speed, and innovation in RFID tag production. Modular design enables scalable production with multi-lane capabilities and continuous operation with non-stop inlay attaching, intended for RFID tag converters serving logistics, parcel, pallet and baggage tagging applications.
• ServoPro Rotary Die Cutter Robust open-and-close servo driven rotary die cutter featuring an ultra heavy-duty die cut system in a versatile package. Based on the proven MarquipWardUnited product line, designed for corrugated packaging and folding carton producers.
• Value Corrugator Series Corrugator designed for medium volume customers with modest automation level but upgradeable architecture, offering competitive investment levels with speeds up to 350 mpm and average capacity of 7-9 million m²/month.
• Performance Corrugator Series High productivity corrugator with quality board, available in double or triple level dry end configurations, featuring the Navigator Control System with speeds up to 460 mpm (1500 fpm) and average capacity of 14-18 million m²/month.
• Harmony Corrugator Series Crushless corrugator offering quality board with customized modular design solutions, leveraging Cool-Vac Doublefacer and Infusion Steam Technology for flat, well-bonded sheets ready for immediate printing.
• G-Grafix Rotary Die Cutter Robust corrugated rotary die cutter designed to perform in demanding production environments with quick setup times and low cost of ownership, featuring optional inside-the-box printing units.
• MaxPro Rotary Die Cutter High-performance rotary die cutter with high-end print quality and customizable print sections for folding carton and corrugated finishing applications.
• Zerand Web-Fed Platen Die Cutter Line Most efficient web-fed platen die cutting solution for producing folding cartons, with highest productivity equal to 2.5 sheet-fed platen cutters, reduced board usage through nesting layouts and elimination of gripper margins, and over 50% reduction in operations and operators.
• Hawk Sheeter High-performance sheeting solution delivering precision, reliability, and efficiency in modern production environments for paper converters requiring folio-size and cut-size sheeting.
• SheetWizard Sheeter Folio-size sheeting equipment for converting board and paper, with over 100 units installed globally and 30+ years of proven performance in paper mills and converter operations.
• DigiCut Sheeter Sheeter equipment for cut-size paper processing, delivering precision cutting and stacking for paper converting and packaging operations.
• FlexPro Flexo Folder Gluer Next evolution of flexo folder gluers for box finishing operations in corrugated packaging plants.
• MiniPro Casemaker Casemaker equipment for corrugated box production, serving mid-market box plants and converters.
• RPS-Express Slitter/Scorer

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment processing materials more than twice as fast with significantly better cut and stack quality
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RAIN AllianceminorOthersIndustry organization referenced for context on RFID technology trends. RAIN Alliance highlights the role of RFID in improving visibility and efficiency in logistics operations. BW Papersystems references this organization in marketing content for SpeedLiner X RFID converting equipment.
• GS1minorOthersGlobal standards organization referenced for supply chain context. GS1 emphasizes that modern logistics requires end-to-end visibility and standardized data sharing across multiple stakeholders. BW Papersystems references GS1 in marketing content to contextualize RFID demand in logistics applications.
• Barry-WehmillercoreOthersBW Papersystems is a division of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, a privately owned multinational enterprise. As part of this organization, BW Papersystems operates within the Barry-Wehmiller Group structure, leveraging shared resources, corporate governance, and cultural values (Truly Human Leadership).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fosber: Italian-origin corrugator manufacturer with strong North American presence, directly competing with BW Papersystems' corrugator product family and serving the same box plant customer base.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Corrugating Machinery): Mitsubishi's corrugating machinery division produces high-speed corrugators serving the same corrugated box plant market as MarquipWardUnited, with particular strength in Asia-Pacific.
• ASC Machine Tools: North American manufacturer of corrugated converting equipment including slitter/scorers and rotary die cutting solutions, competing directly with BW Papersystems' RPS-Express, G-Grafix, and ServoPro product lines in the box plant market.
• Bobst Group SA: Swiss-based manufacturer of printing and converting equipment for packaging, including folding carton and corrugated converting lines, directly competing with Zerand web-fed platen die cutters and folding carton solutions.
• BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH: Germany-based global market leader in corrugating machinery, directly competing with MarquipWardUnited's corrugator lines (Performance, Harmony, Value series) for the same corrugated box plant customers worldwide.
• Isowa Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of corrugators and converting equipment, competing with BW Papersystems' corrugator and sheeter lines globally, particularly in Asia-Pacific folding carton and corrugated segments.

Emerging players

• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): Provider of digital print and converting workflow solutions for packaging, representing a partial-overlap emerging competitor whose digital inkjet and workflow offerings intersect with BW Papersystems' traditional converting equipment in folding carton and corrugated markets.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: German global incumbent in printing machinery with a broader portfolio across commercial printing and packaging, offering overlapping converting and finishing capabilities to BW Papersystems' customer base but as part of a wider printing equipment portfolio.
• Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA): German printing press manufacturer with packaging converting capabilities, serving similar folding carton and corrugated customers as BW Papersystems but with a broader commercial and industrial printing orientation.

Regional players

• Masterwork Machinery: Chinese manufacturer of paper converting and packaging machinery, primarily serving Asia-Pacific customers but increasingly competing globally in mid-market corrugator, sheeter, and die cutter categories where BW Papersystems also plays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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