Brief history about the company, and our plans for the future.

Founded in 1975, SANDAR Industries served the pulp & paper industry representing suppliers in the Southeastern United States and South America. Witnessing first-hand the problems and safety hazards associated with reel turn-ups, Pete Rodriguez developed and patented the first paperband reel turn-up system in 1984. It did not take long before this patented technology became a worldwide standard. Today there are over 2000 Sandar turn-up systems installed worldwide.


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January 4, 1975
January 25, 1984
July 19, 1988
May 23, 1995
October 10, 1995
October 1, 1996
June 22, 1999
January 30, 2001
October 23, 2001
April 2, 2002
August 27, 2002
October 22, 2002
April 15, 2003
June 10, 2003
June 23, 2014
The Beginning

Peter Rodriguez founds Sandar Industries

The Original Design

First Reel Turn-up System In 1984, founder Peter Rodriguez creates the first reel turn-up system for the paper industry.

Apparatus and Method for Cutting and Spooling a Web of Paper

SANDAR Pioneers automated transfer of paper at the reel keeping operators safe while ensuring efficient wrinkle free turn-ups. Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez

Treating and Dispensing System for Cutting Tape

SANDAR combines mechanical ingenuity with the latest process control technology. The TUSA® IV offered full automation with remote interface. Operator involvement was limited to loading consumable materials. Pure & Simple design features include modular design for ease of access and maintenance, automated adhesive application, and a loop system with no

Adhesive Dispenser

SANDAR introduces interchangeable adhesive cartridge dispenser. Pure & Simple design made loading quick and easy. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig R. Austin

Method and Apparatus for Tying Bundles with a Paper Pulp Strap

SANDAR develops new use for repulpable band. The "BAND-it", was the first baling device introduced to strap market pulp to eliminate the hazards and costs associated with wire balers. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig Austin

Continuous Web Material Turn-Up System and Method

SANDAR broadens the Turn-Up System use on tissue machines where high levels dust and contaminants exist. Replacing adhesive with a "hook and loop" system ensured reliable means of attaching paperband to the reel spool. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Robert M. Lincoln

Paper Cutting Tape Package

SANDAR develops Lineal Uniband to overcome the camber inherent in traverse wound coils. Uniband is "ribbon wound" to ensure paperband is straight for reliable loads on the widest machines. This innovative packaging also optimizes shipping and storage with more product in the same amount of space. Inventor: Peter A.

Track and Flap Assembly for Cutting Tape

SANDAR enhances the Band Delivery System offering an air tight seal while fine tuning the tension exerted on the paperband during turn-up. Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez

Banding Machine

SANDAR Improves further develops it baling technology incorporating modularity and automating. This version of BAND-it was commercialized and installed in several pulp mills in the U.S. and Canada. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Thomas B. Middlebrooks

Paperband

ULTRABAND was developed as an alternative paperband for use in slow speed light weight web applications that do not require high tear resistance. Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez

Apparatus and Method of Turn-Up of Lightweight Paper on High Speed Reels
Turn-Up Method and Apparatus for Lightweight Grades of Paper
Track Assembly for Cutting Tape

EASYFLO® Band Delivery System developed to keep paperband in a conditioned environment by maintaining positive pressure for smooth loads and turn-up. A hard annodized coated aluminum extrusion is wear-free for reliable lifetime performance. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez

Turn-Up Tape Delivery Assembly Comprising a Dual Channel Track for Paper Web Turn-Up Systems