KapStone Paper and Packaging makes unbleached kraft paper that goes into the packages, wraps and surfaces that are part of everyday life. The company’s production is converted into everything from gift boxes, to paper bags, to subsurfaces for laminate countertops and furniture. Two mills in Charleston, South Carolina and Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina operate around the clock and together are capable of producing 1.3 million tons of paper annually.

“Downtime costs about $33,000 an hour, per machine. You never recover that because you’re running 24/7/365.”- Christopher Deslandes, CIO

CBT partner, Hubbell Wiring Device- Kellems manufactures tamper-resistant electrical mechanisms specializing in commercial grade outlets and heavy duty receptacles. Most tamper-resistant receptacles use a spring-loaded sliding ramp shutter mechanism in the body of the receptacle. Hubbell heard customer concerns regarding sharp edges on plug blades making plug insertion difficult, and created their patented cam action mechanism. 

CBT is the region’s largest industrial automation distributor. We have a variety of product offerings ranging from belting and conveyor components, lighting, electrical supplies, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, automation, and even client services. While you may partner with CBT for some of your company’s needs, we can fully support every aspect of your business. Attend our product show where 50+ of our industry-leading partners will be displaying their latest and greatest technology and product offerings to see what else we can do for you!

Hoffman is featured at CBT Supplier Spotlight for the month of April. The new Eriflex product line is optimizing electrical power and grounding connections.

Join us for a full day of hands-on training and informational seminars focusing on safety and problem-solving solutions for your business! 

Network and Security Services are designed to support a system throughout its lifecycle and assist in reaching the necessary reduction in design and implementation costs, increasing uptime, and reducing future maintenance costs. A network assessment will develop a secure and reliable information infrastructure to improve operational performance and enable the Connected Enterprise.

For nearly 100 years, CBT has been servicing the belting and conveyor component needs of our customers. CBT has earned an expert reputation for providing great belting services by experienced technicians.

Lighting plays an important role in creating a work environment that’s both pleasant and productive – and it’s a big part of your electric bill. That’s why it pays to install high-efficiency lighting systems. You’ll lower your operating costs while maintaining adequate lighting levels. New, energy-efficient lighting technologies provide direct or indirect lighting.