Inside the Falcon Sheeter: BW Papersystems Explains High-Speed Sheeting and OEE Gains on The Pulp

In this episode of The Pulp, host Maddie Monikowski sits down with Casey Lens, Director of Sales for the Americas at BW Papersystems, to unpack what makes the Falcon Sheeter such a step change for high-volume paper and folding carton board operations. Casey shares why BW Papersystems built the Falcon for wider, high-throughput mill environments, and how their long-proven knife technology helps deliver strong cut quality at scale, even as board weights and production demands keep rising. In this video, you'll discover: • Why the Falcon Sheeter was designed for multi-web, high-volume production and how that impacts throughput and footprint • The fundamentals behind BW Papersystems’ cutting approach, and why it matters more on wider machines • How continuous production features like splicing and discharge can shift operational efficiency Learn more about the Falcon Sheeter: https://www.bwpapersystems.com/produc... Upgrade your production line today: https://www.bwpapersystems.com/compan... //Chapters 0:00 — Intro and Episode Preview 0:47 — Meet Casey from BW Paper Systems 1:43 — Why BW Built the Falcon 3:13 — What Makes the Falcon Knife Different 4:45 — Falcon Features That Improve Output 5:56 — Development Hurdles and Lessons Learned 7:38 — Why ProCon Was Chosen to Pilot Falcon 9:46 — Operator Experience and HMI Upgrades 10:25 — Falcon’s Future Industry Impact 12:26 — Closing Thoughts and Thanks to the ProCon Team 14:51 — Meet Jouka from Dolea Straws 15:33 — What Dolea Does and How the Technology Works 17:25 — Why Dolea Straws Stand Out 19:28 — Current and Upcoming Product Development 20:39 — What’s Next in Straw and Coating Technology 21:22 — Branding and Market Opportunity 22:21 — March Madness Survey Results 24:13 — Teamwork Takeaway and Episode Wrap-Up Follow us! Instagram:   / bwpapersystems   Facebook:   / bwpapersystems   LinkedIn:   / bw-papersystems   #BWPapersystems #FalconSheeter #Sheeting #PaperConverting #FoldingCarton #Paperboard #Manufacturing