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Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Tuesday, February 16, 2021
MERCER ISLAND, Wash. (AP) - The Mercer Island City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit camping on all public property, and direct homeless people to shelters in other cities.
City officials say the ordinance will help people living outdoors or in their cars, as well as address residents’ safety concerns. But an organized group of Mercer Island residents and the ACLU of Washington say the proposal criminalizes homelessness on the largely wealthy island, without addressing homelessness’ underlying causes, the Seattle Times reported.
Opus Packaging Selects New Kolbus Hycorr Rotary Die Cutter New Indianapolis facility invests in a single-pass four-color bottom print plus top print station die cutter
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Serving its consumer clients with 50% gains in die cutting speeds
Customers gain more flexibility with in-house machine and Opus promotes its green footprint
Solid relationship with Kolbus Hycorr spurs second Hycorr machine purchase
As it continues to answer its customer’s corrugated box needs and expedite demand for orders, Opus Packaging Group, a leading corrugated packaging and supplies manufacturer, is investing in the latest automated equipment to pursue those goals. Its newest facility in Indianapolis, IN is accelerating its production with the recent installation of a Kolbus Hycorr 66 x 115 rotary die cutter, which began its current online shift in November. It features a four-color bottom print plus one-col