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Publisher’s Note
Onto the next chapter
10
Editor’s Comment
A fond farewell
14
Golden West
Digital strategy
18
Market Outlook
Inflation and supply
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Managing during a pandemic
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o where does one begin in trying to write see her family more frequently. You can not argue with
something similar to an obituary?! Having had her reasoning.
to do that for my father, Michael, back in March So it is a sad day to say ‘bon voyage’ to Jackie and
this year, it is a most bitter-sweet moment that I write to with it, the closing of Corrugated Today magazine with
congratulate Jackie on an outstanding career and wish this final issue. All said and done, you will still be able to
her a happy and fulfiling retirement! rely on NV Publications and Brunton Publications to bring
But with that heartfelt wish of happiness to Jackie you all the news and featured content, but just not in this
comes the inevitable news that Jeneane Vilardi and I have glossy format (particularly
taken the very tough decision to make this the last ever as we all hit the net to
issue of Corrugated Today. glean our daily fix of
I am sad for many reasons. I am sad because content!).
Corrugated Today was the first full business idea I pitched Life continues
to my business partners in 2004, Ted and Tom Vilardi and in the publishing
my father; none of them thought it stood much chance, but game… just
how they were proved wrong! In hiring Jackie Schultz away without my good
from the competition, I knew we were onto a winner. Her friend at my side.
desire to be the best of the best was evident; the teaming Enjoy retirement,
up with her former colleague, Robyn Smith, was the icing Jackie – you
on the cake! We were truly invincible in my eyes – and deserve it! n
over 16 years later, many tens of thousands of airmiles and
countless pages of content, we can look back and be proud
of what we have done for the industry.
The brutal reality is that in a lean and small organization
like ours, a seismic shift with little or no warning can be
almost impossible to overcome. We have lost three of
the management team in a relatively short space of
time; first Ted, then Tom and most recently, Michael.
Although I would like to think I have the scope to
take on the Editor’s role at Corrugated Today,
the brutal truth is the opposite. I had long
conversations with BCN’s Editor in Chief, Len
Prazych, to see if we could take on the role
jointly, but the reality is that a magazine of
this quality needs someone with their hand
on the rudder at all times – as proven by
the outstanding work from Jackie over
the last 16 years.
Jackie has always been a professional;
she never took credit, even where it was due
– “Team work” is what she always said, when
praised. The last 18 months of COVID-19 lockdown
around the world caused her to reflect on what was
most important – her family. Jackie took the opportunity
to ask if she could ‘shut down the laptop’ so she could
focus on some travel with her husband Steve and to BW Papersystems
MarquipWardUnited
editor’s comment
Encore
Jackie Schultz
Welcome to the
A FOND FAREWELL
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his will be my last issue as come back for any publication, but about boxes, Jackie? Really? You
editor of Corrugated Today. Paperboard Packaging? Heck, no.” need a college degree for that?”
Yes, after 16 years with this I was 31 years old and felt a job like Those who know me know that I
publication and 30 years covering that would end my career. It was prefer to cover the news and not be
the corrugated industry, I am setting
aside my notebook, laptop, pen
my husband, Steve, who convinced
me to at least interview for the
in the news, however, if I was asked
during an interview what my most
Standing ovations encouraged.
and camera and officially retiring. position. After meeting the staff and memorable moments were, I’d have a
My departure was not an easy learning more about the industry, I long list. At the top would be my trips
decision considering my fondness was hooked and the rest is history. to major cities in Europe, Australia,
for the corrugated industry and Asia, and South America and every
my exceptional co-workers, but as 30 Years! major city in the U.S., Mexico and
the proverb goes, “All good things During my career I visited hundreds Canada to attend industry events.
must come to an end” and now of corrugated and folding carton Next would be my visits to box
seems like the best time for that manufacturers and conducted plants. Yes, that is true. They are all
to happen. Without going into too countless interviews. My observations different in terms of how they are
much detail, a series of events since of this industry can be summed up in managed, what equipment they use
2020 all seemed to be pointing me two words: fascination and respect. and the products they produce.
in the direction of retirement. Writing about a product that is both I have a high level view of what
I’d like to think that I am exiting on ubiquitous and vital to our everyday makes this industry tick, what works
a high note, having achieved more lives provided a deep sense of pride. It and what doesn’t, and I would say
than I ever envisioned. Whenever was truly an honor to be a part of this success begins and ends with the
anyone would ask me what I did for great industry, one that has stood the people. While the equipment is
a living I would reply: “I have the test of time, continuously finding new important, this is a people business
greatest job in the world!” Truly. I have and more efficient ways to produce and people need to be motivated,
enjoyed a charmed career, traveling a material that has been around for encouraged, incentivized, trained,
to all four corners of the world, centuries. In my biased opinion, there guided, given the right tools to
writing about topics that have a direct is no replacement or better alternative do their jobs and made to feel as
influence on the global economy for the corrugated substrate. though they are valued. I’ve walked The highest quality machine means the highest quality output. Next setup-while-run
while getting to know some of the The corrugated industry can be through plants where owners and
nicest people on this planet, many of
means enhanced versatility and less downtime on your production floor. Put the
an enigma, especially to the general managers knew not only every
whom have become dear friends. population who has no idea where employee’s name but their family’s Encore FD 618’s world-class speed and quality to work for you.
What is quite astounding to me “cardboard” comes from, assuming first names as well. And I’ve been in
is the fact that I almost turned down that companies like Amazon and plants where management barely
the opportunity to cover this industry Walmart source it from somewhere. interacted with the production crews. If every machine that came before it was the main show, wait until you see the Encore.
when it was first presented to me in My family and friends loved to make Third on my list of most memorable
1991. I was working for BP’s (British fun of my job, teasing: “You write moments would be the treasured
Petroleum) U.S. headquarters in
Cleveland, Ohio, in the publications
department when my former boss
from a publishing company I had
I have a high level view of what makes
worked at called to ask me if I’d like this industry tick, what works and what
to interview for an editor position doesn’t, and I would say success begins Let’s talk about how the Encore FD 618
on a magazine called Paperboard and ends with the people. can revolutionize your workflow.
Packaging. I remember thinking: “I’ll

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84 and also live in Pennsylvania. My

siblings reside in several states on the
The outpouring of good wishes for my East Coast so they are on my list as
retirement has been overwhelming. These well. As far as hobbies, I have plenty.
past 30 years have been a blast. Thank you! They include gardening, photography,
cooking, hiking, fitness, volunteering
and pretty much anything that
times that I have spent with my America called Corrugated Today. has to do with water sports.
co-workers, some of whom sadly It was incredibly gratifying to For any young professionals
have passed away, including Ted see how quickly the magazine was reading this column, I offer this
and Tom Vilardi of NV Business embraced by readers. Every issue was advice: Think long-term about your
Publishers and Michael Brunton of an opportunity to inform, educate career. Make sure you love what
Brunton Business Publications. and boast about the greatness of you do because life is too short to
I am grateful for the support, corrugated packaging and displays waste your time on something that
guidance and encouragement I and the people who made them. does not excite you. And finally, be
received from Tom and Mike. They kind, conscientious and curious.
were both mentors in my goal to What’s Next There are many people I would
make Corrugated Today a high So, what will I be doing once I finish like to thank for their support and
quality and premier publication. up this final issue? Well, the list is long friendship over the years. The
Mike’s son, Dan, who is now running and includes traveling to a bucket list list is long. In fact, so long that I
the family business, has picked up of locations that Steve and I add to will sum up by saying if you are
the reins and is managing with a every year. I also plan on spending reading this column, you are on
deft hand. It is clear the apple has more time with our two daughters the list. The outpouring of good
not fallen far from the tree. Dan’s who live in Pennsylvania and North wishes for my retirement has been
insight and leadership have been Carolina. And there will be many overwhelming. These past 30 years
invaluable and have often inspired trips to see my parents, who are both have been a blast. Thank you! n
me in my editorial direction. And
Tom’s widow, Jeneane, who is a sheer
delight to work with, has become a
beacon of light, cheering me on as I
approach this next chapter in my life.
I owe a great debt of gratitude to
Robyn Smith, who was an advertising
sales representative when I joined
Paperboard Packaging. She and I
got along famously right from the
start and have been dear friends
ever since. We became a team,
strategizing and traveling around the
world to industry events, meeting with
advertisers and board converters.
In fact, because we were often seen
together it was not unusual for one
of us to be called by the other’s
name. We still laugh about that.
After Robyn left the publication in
2005 to join NV Business Publishers
and Board Converting News, she
made it her mission to convince Ted,
Tom, Mike and Dan to find a spot for
me and they did when Dan suggested
Jackie and Steve with their daughters Leah and Karen
starting a new publication for North

GOLDEN WEST GOLDEN WEST
GOLDEN WEST’S Combined, the plants have considerable manufacturing
DIGITAL STRATEGY
firepower, which Fellows says is one of the reasons why
Golden West excels at digital printing.
AN EARLY ADOPTER OF THE TECHNOLOGY, THE LONG-TERM PLAN IS TO EXPAND

board a month. Twenty percent of
THE FOOTPRINT AND GEOGRAPHIC REACH.
the overall business is digital.
Since acquiring the companies,
BY JACKIE SCHULTZ Golden West has invested heavily in
capital equipment and workflow
automation. The equipment at Heritage
was rearranged to make room for the
HP C500 press, which sits perpendicular
to a seven-color Göpfert Evolution
rotary diecutter. Installed in 2016, the
diecutter is testament to Golden
West’s commitment to high quality
printing. The 66- x 125-inch HBL
(high board line) machine is equipped
with state-or-the-art components
providing the ability to achieve flexo
print quality comparable to litho,
printing 150-175 line screen. The back
“In my opinion where most companies with end was recently automated with an
automatic pallet inserter, dual bundle
digital fail is on the finishing side and that’s breakers, inverter and load former
what creates the longer lead times.” from Ducker-Ringwood Automation.
Ducker also added new main line
BRIAN FELLOWS material handling components.
G
olden West Packaging West inherited this legacy when it at digital printing. “In my opinion
Group remains at the acquired Heritage in 2017. In addition where most companies with digital fail
forefront of digital printing to the HP C500, the plant has HP is on the finishing side and that’s what
on corrugated, embracing a long- Scitex 15500 and 11000 multi pass creates the longer lead times. Our lead
term strategy of expansion to serve presses and two XP Kongsberg digital times are 10 to 15 working days so two
customers throughout the West cutting tables. to three weeks. Without our finishing
Coast and beyond. The addition of Brian Fellows oversees all equipment, the flexo folder-gluers,
an HP PageWide C500 industrial of digital for Golden West’s 12 the rotary and flatbed diecutters and
scale digital corrugated press at manufacturing facilities. His title is the XP Kongsbergs, we’d be dead in
its Heritage Solutions facility in VP of Sales and Director of Digital for the water. I can print sheets and finish
Livermore, Calif., along with the Heritage Solutions and Packaging them in-house or I can send them to
redistribution of digital assets across Innovators, which Golden West also any one of our companies. We have a
other Golden West manufacturing acquired in 2017. The two plants ton of different finishing equipment
facilities, is building a foundation for are located across the street from blanketing the West Coast.”
continued growth. each other and are referred to as The two plants combined are
Heritage Solutions was one of the “Livermore” throughout the Golden 250,000 sq ft and have four flexo
first corrugated companies in the West organization. Combined, they folder-gluers, two rotary diecutters,
U.S. to print digitally directly onto have considerable manufacturing two specialty gluers and two Bobst
corrugated substrates, installing its Brian Fellows, VP of Sales and Director of Digital
firepower, which Fellows says is one of flatbed diecutters. They manufacture The HP C500 press sits perpendicular to a seven-color Göpfert Evolution rotary diecutter, which was
first digital press in 2008. Golden for Heritage Solutions and Packaging Innovators the reasons why Golden West excels between 45 to 60 million sq ft of installed in 2016.
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GOLDEN WEST GOLDEN WEST
like litho or stochastic printing. I’ve

taken digital samples printed on high
holdout board and sat them beside
Fellows, who has 27 years of corrugated
litho print and asked customers to point industry experience, is currently
out which is which and they can’t.” working with Golden West’s new CEO
Freeing up capacity on the analog Craig Reese and President Brad Jordan,
machines is yet another benefit of reviewing a two- to five-year strategy.
the C500. Fellows recently compiled
setup times for Livermore’s five- and
seven-color machines and determined across the C500 in one month. We equipment. “Frankly,
that the crews spent 950 hours of can run 8 to 10 million sq ft a month having it all in Livermore
setups and run time for orders that digitally easily,” he says. doesn’t really serve our
were 2500 pieces or less. “That purpose. We need to have
doesn’t account for the cleanup Five-year Plan a broader footprint. With
that you need to do at the end of a Fellows, who has 27 years of corrugated freight being so volatile, we’ll
run. What that tells me is if I move industry experience, is currently be much better off having The HP PageWide C500 press was installed
everything that is 2500 and less off working with Golden West’s new CEO digital machines spread out almost two years ago to serve the wine and
spirits and high graphics packaging markets.
my flexos to digital, it’s going to be at Craig Reese and President Brad Jordan, throughout the company.”
a very good margin because they’re reviewing a two- to five-year strategy. Elaborating further about his vision
lower quantities so it’s still a good fit When asked about his goal he mentions for digital, he says, “My strategy is
for digital from a pricing standpoint a conversation he recently had with not to sell 50 boxes to Aunt Kathy’s
and it frees up over 25 40-hour weeks HP’s Ted Samotis who used to be with Knitting Club. That’s not our model
of production time on those flexos. Georgia-Pacific’s Hummingbird digital but there are people out there who
Since acquiring Throughout the whole Golden West preprint operation. “Ted asked me if I have that model and have done a ton
the companies, company, I could transition just that wanted to be the best digital provider of work in automation and workflow to
Golden West has business, open up a tremendous on the West Coast and I told him, ‘No, make that feasible. It’s a tremendously
invested heavily in amount of capacity on our analog I want to be one the best providers in good business if you’re properly set
capital equipment litho and flexo machines and fill every North America.’” up for it,” he continues. “Our strategy
digital machine easily.”
and workflow According to Fellows, Heritage
Indeed, a lofty but not unattainable is to be a high volume, high graphic
mission that Fellows acknowledges supplier that blankets the West Coast
automation. Solutions’ C500 holds almost every will require future investments and – anywhere within two to three days’
record for the machine – most kicks in the reallocation of some existing trucking from here.” He says they have
a day, most square footage in a day, shipped into Mexico, Canada and the of digital printing. “We run 197 line
Fellows says Golden West’s Why Digital week, month. “We have manufactured Eastern U.S. “Digital really screen direct print on the Göpfert on
success is a direct result of the The HP PageWide C500 press was and printed almost 8 million sq ft does travel very well.” Kemi. If you had asked me 15 years
wide range of printing capabilities installed almost two years ago to So where is the ago, ‘Could I run 197 line screen
across all locations. For instance, serve the wine and spirits and high growth in digital orders flexographically’? I would have said
the Fleetwood-Fiber Packaging & graphics packaging markets. It runs going to come from? ‘no.’ That technology has changed.
Graphic’s plant in City of Industry, two shifts producing average order Fellows says the sky is Digital technology has changed even
Calif., also has a seven-color Göpfert sizes of 7000 to 8000. The highest the limit. “Some people more. It’s evolutionary. Right now,
as well as a Ward 4/1 inside/ single order to date was 200,000 ask me to define a digital major CPG companies are seeking out
outside flexo folder-gluer from BW wine boxes. customer. It’s changing digital for certain product lines. They
Papersystems that can print four Speed and flexibility are its to the point where almost understand digital’s value as far as
colors outside and one inside in one differentiating factors, according to every customer could be a speed to market, flexibility in printing,
pass. And Capital Corrugated & Fellows. The rated speed is 246 linear digital customer.” less obsolescence and becoming
Carton in Sacramento, Calif., has an ft/min. “The old days of people saying, Golden West has nearly faster,” he says.
Asitrade singleface laminator. ‘Digital is for short runs, it’s not fast 70 sales representatives, Nonetheless, Fellows remains
He says digital printing enough, it’s not true production,’ including several “digital the consummate sales person. “I’m
complements the other printing those days are over.” The press uses champions” at every a huge believer in digital. I think it is
capabilities, allowing the company to water-based ink and offers near offset plant who work closely transformative, but when it comes
offer customers a complete menu of print quality. “When you look at the with Fellows to educate to what a customer wants, I’m print
solutions. image through a loop it looks more customers about the value agnostic.” n

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important demand drivers for
corrugated packaging.
Market Uncertainties
Containerboard shipments are up 7.7% and 6.2% in the
first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019
and 2020, respectively. Linerboard operating rates
were above 100% in March 2021 and stayed above
95.7% on average during the first six months of the
year, compared to rates hovering around 88% in 2019.
High operating rates coupled with input cost
inflation has created tight demand. Recovered
paper (RCP) prices skyrocketed and the price of
papermaking chemicals, such as corrugating starch,
also increased. The challenges of collecting and
sorting RCP, primarily old corrugated containers,
during a global pandemic reduced availability.
Figure 3: US linerboard prices,
E-commerce and the hybrid work style will
Aug 2016-Aug 2021
continue to pose a hurdle for the availability of
recycled fiber in the short term. In the long-term, the
attractive export market for OCC and demand for
recycled fiber will lead to an equilibrium in OCC prices,
although it will be higher than the pre-pandemic
levels. About 70% of containerboard capacity consists
of recycled grades, contributing to a significant
increase in recycled fiber demand.
Increased transportation costs across North
America is another headwind for containerboard
companies trying to meet the surge in demand. While
corrugated volume was not immediately impacted by
rate increases, the spot market is experiencing sharp
surges in pricing as well as shortages of supply.
Containerboard prices are up 22% to 25% year
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over year. Larger producers have been successful in
passing these increases on to food manufacturers.
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independent corrugated converters and smaller food
manufacturers unevenly.
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Figure 4: Announced containerboard capacity increases onto their customers and Xinnan Li is an analyst within
addition projects in North America, 2017-2023
The future of packaging In the short term, consumers in the end. The impact will RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness,
supply and pricing we expect the be felt throughout the chain. focusing on F&A supply chain
depends on several elevated prices and The ample supply of containerboard research. She joined Rabobank in
factors. First is when tight supply of is expected to balance out the demand 2015. Previously, she held internships
(and if) retail demand paper packaging to from food and other retail consumers, at General Mills in China and Sam’s
normalizes. last through the allowing pricing to normalize, although Club in Arkansas. She can be reached
possibly to a higher equilibrium. n at xinnan.li@rabobank.com
holiday season into
mid-next year.
Supply and Demand
The tight supply in containerboard
DESIGNS THAT INCREASE PRODUCTION
is expected to loosen with capacity for containerboard. As a result,
increases. A total of 4.5 million metric companies across North America
tons has already been announced and have invested in new capabilities and
will come on line between 2021 and 2025. even built new plants to serve the
Two examples include Green Bay’s new e-commerce market. Grupo Gondi
paper mill and Cascades’ Bear Island added high-speed flexo printers in
conversion from newsprint to recycled Mexico and Georgia-Pacific expanded
containerboard. This alone accounts for its paper-padded mailer facility in
over 10% growth of the current capacity Jonestown, Pa.
of 43 million metric tons. Third is the U.S. inflation rate, which
This additional capacity might not is currently 5.4%. Is this temporary or
be enough to meet all demand if retail long standing?
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AICC AWARDS
DOUG MULLER, PAT

SZANY HONORED
MULLER WAS INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME AND SZANY RECEIVED THE CHAMPION AWARD.
Doug Muller and AICC Chairman Gene Marino
S A L E S B Y S T A T E
Doug Muller,
Haire Group was
inducted into the
A
AICC/ FastMarkets
ICC, The Independent tremendous honor as well as very RISI Hall of Fame
Packaging Association, humbling," said Muller. "I am proud
presented several awards to have made so many great friends
during AICC/TAPPI SuperCorrExpo in the industry largely through
in Orlando, Fl. Doug Muller, Haire
Group was inducted into the AICC/
participating in the AICC national and
regional meetings."
Over 150 Apstars Installed
FastMarkets RISI Hall of Fame for Muller has supported the
his outstanding contributions to the independent industry for more than
industry and Pat Szany, American 45 years. As the first salesperson
Corrugated Machine Corp, was of the Haire Group, Muller played a
presented with the AICC Champion critical role in the company's growth.
Award. He took on more responsibility as time
"To be inducted into the Hall passed, eventually succeeding Tom
of Fame by my peers is both a Haire as the head of the company.
hairegroup.com
AICC AWARDS
He and the entire

team at Haire Group
have attended and
actively supported
nearly every AICC
national meeting
since 1977.
His goal has always been to ensure

that customers have the best machines
to meet their needs, even if it means
they do not come from his company.
Muller, through the Haire Group, has
helped numerous independents get
their companies started.
He and the entire team at Haire
Group have attended and actively Pat Szany (left) and Finn
MacDonald, President,
supported nearly every AICC national Independent II, AICC
meeting since 1977. He believes in the Membership & Marketing
Committee Chair
corrugated industry and the value that
comes from supporting AICC and its
members and has played a large role increase their engagement with the According to MacDonald, Szany
in making the industry a better place. Association. has done much to promote AICC
AICC President Mike M. D’Angelo Recipients of the Award are membership to his peers, prospects,
said, “I cannot think of a more worthy selected by the Membership and customers. In addition to his
recipient than Doug Muller. He is & Marketing Committee Chair. Board service, he has volunteered his
a man of integrity and action who All employees at AICC member time to help AICC with numerous golf
has positively touched the lives and companies are eligible for the award. tournaments that help to engage the
operations of so many Independent "The Champion Award recognizes membership.
printers and converters.” an individual whose efforts and results "I am so pleased that Pat has won
stand out. Pat Szany is a longtime the AICC Champion award. Over
AICC Champion Associate Member and has served as the years, Pat has worked tirelessly
When Szany was presented with the Chair of our Associate Board. We on behalf of the Association, and
AICC Champion Award he humbly salute his ability to draw us together – therefore the members, in a number
responded, "I am very appreciative to connect us. Pat never says no to a of roles," said D'Angelo. "He does so
of the award, but there are a lot of challenge, and he remains invaluable much behind the scenes and away
people who contribute their time and in our work to attract, connect, and from the spotlight. But he is always
are deserving as well." retain new members," said Finn there to answer the bell, with his time,
The AICC Champion Award is MacDonald, President, Independent II, suggestions, and great ideas. In fact,
given annually to recognize an AICC AICC Membership & Marketing more often than not, he's there before
member that has made outstanding Committee Chair. the bell!" n
contributions in furthering the
Association's membership. These
efforts can include recruiting new
members, retaining members who According to MacDonald, Szany has done
may need encouragement to maintain much to promote AICC membership to his
their membership, or assistance peers, prospects, and customers.
in helping member companies

INNOVATOR OF YEAR INNOVATOR OF YEAR
JB MACHINERY
AutoWash eliminates manual washing by
automating the plate washing process
and allowing converters to simultaneously
WINS INNOVATOR
clean all plates, regardless of the number
of print stations, in less than four minutes.
OF THE YEAR
selected for this award by our peers
on both the converting and machinery
manufacturer sides,” says John Bird,
CEO of JB Machinery. “We thank
FOR ITS AUTOMATIC PLATE WASHING SYSTEM AND HIGH-SPEED VARIABLE IMAGER, everyone who voted for our products
BOTH INTRODUCED AT SUPERCORREXPO. and stopped by to visit with us at
SuperCorrExpo.”
The JB team would also like to offer
J
B Machinery captured first automatic plate washing system and you have all plates clean, dry and our congratulations to all the finalists
and third place in the 2021 DigiFlex™ high-speed variable imager. ready for the next run,” says Warren in this year’s Innovator competition
AICC/Board Converting News/ The two products were formally Bird, President, JB Machinery. “It and thank AICC, Board Converting
Corrugated Today Innovator of the introduced to the corrugated industry significantly increases uptime on The easy to use, hands-free, printing capabilities to virtually any News and Corrugated today for
Year Award when the company at SuperCorrExpo. the typical operation. Operations automatic system uses an flexo folder-gluer, rotary or platen sponsoring the competition.”
earned the majority of votes of AutoWash eliminates manual that focus on short orders can see a environmentally-friendly water-based diecutter, specialty folder-gluer or Second place was awarded to HP
AICC/TAPPI 2021 SuperCorrExpo washing by automating the plate tremendous increase in uptime.” cleaning solution and dual action deep anywhere space will allow the top for its HP PageWide C500 Top Feeder
attendees in Orlando, Fl. washing process and allowing In addition to full pre- and post- cleaning cycle, consisting of rotation printing device to be installed. For submission.
This year’s competition was open converters to simultaneously clean print wash cycles, AutoWash features and pulsation, to quickly and gently extra versatility, the portable print Finalists included Alliance Machine
to associate members and focused on all plates, regardless of the number an “in production” print defect render the plates clean and free of ink, engine design allows the system to Systems with its entry Raptor – RDC
innovations of equipment, products, of print stations, in less than four removal cycle that removes hickies dust and debris. A high velocity air- be transferred between machine lines Automatic Loadformer and C&M
and services that are directly related minutes. “That’s less time than it and impurities from printing plates in knife completes the process by that meet the operating requirements. Conveyor with its entry Tetris –
to the mechanical converting process. typically takes one crew member 1.5 seconds, without interrupting the quickly drying the plates. An integrated drag and drop Automated Dunnage Placement.
JB Machinery won for its AutoWash™ to clean one plate manually, and production process. “JB Machinery is elated to have our graphic WYSIWYG editor allows The next Innovator of the Year
AutoWash selected as the Innovator operators to easily load, create and/ competition will feature innovations
of the Year at SuperCorrExpo 2021, or edit graphics and set up jobs. from AICC General Members (box
and to also have our DigiFlex selected The system supports TIFF and PDF makers) in the Box maker category.
From left, Gene Marino, AICC Chairman; John Bird, Warren Bird,
as third place,” says JB Sales Director, graphic formats, CSV files for variable Submission information on the 2022
and Dave Burgess of JB Machinery; and Len Prazych, Editor in
Chief of Board Converting News. Dave Burgess. “To be recognized by data printing and over 50 barcode Innovator of the Year Competition
our industry peers for our ongoing standards including code 128 and 93. will be available in mid-2022 at
investment in technology and “It means so much to us to be www.aiccbox.org/innovator n
innovations is certainly an honor
shared by the entire JB Machinery DigiFlex is a high-speed, inline,
team.” variable data printing system
that brings value-added printing
“With brand owners looking capabilities to virtually any flexo
to maximize their packaging and folder-gluer, rotary or platen
diecutter, specialty folder-gluer or
unboxing experience, and retain
anywhere space will allow the top
overall consumer loyalty, especially printing device to be installed.
in the ever-expanding e-commerce
market, every side of the box has
become a venue for information and
marketing. DigiFlex adds this “extra-
color” capability to an operation and
gives them the opportunity to print on
both sides of the blank if necessary,”
he says.
DigiFlex is an innovative high-
speed, inline, variable data printing
system that brings value-added

MANAGING THE PROCESS MANAGING THE PROCESS
REVIEWING GOOD Safety should be presented in such a way that everyone
MANAGEMENT STYLES
understands the rules and personal responsibilities.
DURING A PANDEMIC In this article, I want to review the

following:
n S
taffing in the plant both on the
long-time customers. When someone
new starts, it can be two or three
months before that person becomes a
Please be sure that everyone
understands the plant’s safety
guidelines and follows them. This
THE CORRUGATED INDUSTRY HAS BEEN TESTED IN WAYS THAT WE NEVER WOULD HAVE manufacturing floor and support productive team member. even includes management (If the
ANTICIPATED. NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO ASSESS ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR ORGANIZATION. staff in the office Please be sure that when new boss doesn’t follow the rules, then
people join your company and enter the why should I?). In a time of constant
n T
he supply chain and wear items
plant for the first time or when existing change and disruptions caused by this
BY DICK TARGET inventory
employees are transferred to new pandemic, these basic guidelines may
“ON TARGET” CONSULTANTS n The current technical knowledge of
departments, proper and adequate be overlooked. Please be smart and
both long- and short-term employees
training and safety orientations occur. stay focused and everything should
n N
ew machine calibration be fine!
A
s I have written for Corrugated adjustments affect the quality of boxes negative ramifications. As everyone requirements and techniques Safety Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe
Today over the years, I and contributions to profit. During the knows, we have been tested in ways n I n-house support for the computer Safety should be presented in such a shoes or protective shoe coverings
generally have focused my last 15 months or so, we have been that we would never have thought of side of our business, specifically, way that everyone understands the must be supplied by the plant and
articles on the technical side of our challenged in such a way that we in our world of corrugated. The 6-ft IDT’s (Industrial Data Terminals), rules and personal responsibilities. It implemented. Directions should be
business. I frequently discuss the have never seen before. This Covid-19 spacing requirements, the wearing of computer setup procedures and is certainly a team effort. Everyone simple and easy to understand so
machine calibration of flexos and pandemic and now the Covid Delta masks as well as the washing of hands crew training required to properly must be properly equipped. Outside that everyone is safe and properly
rotary diecutters and how those variant has presented both positive and in a manufacturing environment! control and manage new machines visitors, visitors from the office, supported. Again, this message must
salespeople and customers must be come from the management team.
Staffing presented with the plant’s Safety Is everyone in the building properly
Every employer has been struggling Guidelines and Procedures. No vaccinated and protected? The
with staffing regardless of their type Exceptions! No long hair below the personnel department should
of business and location. Box plants collar. Remember, hair does not tear. control and monitor this in order to
in both urban and rural settings have It is securely fixed to the scalp and assure everyone’s safety and well-
been experiencing similar challenges. the person will be scalped if his or being. Please remember, there is a
Employees are leaving for an her hair is caught in a nip point. I have real cost when people or departments
assortment of reasons and replacing seen these events many times over the are out of work due to quarantine
those workers has been a problem years, and it is not pretty. guidelines.
not only on the plant floor but also in
customer service and support staff.
This may be a good time to review
compensation packages and benefits
in order to be sure that you are
competitive. An extra dollar or two
an hour may sound like a lot, but the
alternative can be very expensive.
The cost to hire a new employee
is expensive. Production time and
efficiencies are lost during these
hiring and training processes. These
environments can also be difficult to
explain to valued customers.
The training time for new office
employees is also something to
consider. Good customer service people
generally have solid relationships with

MANAGING THE PROCESS
Poor printing
opens the door for
additional product
It’s time to revolutionize
inspection.
The new CorruCUT rotary die-cutter
not meet their standards. Dried ink on
anilox rolls, for example, directly and
pushes what is possible
rapidly affect the printing coverage
on the RSC’s and diecut products.
Supply Chain Machine Design On RSC’s color variation is a real
During these trying times, this is a Another area to consider – new cause for rejection especially when
good opportunity to meet with your flexos and rotary diecutters all have color is used as a tool for product
valued suppliers. Can they adequately state-of-the-art mechanical designs identification. Diecut display items
support your plant for the next six and features. Most newly introduced (end caps) cannot have variations in
months? Are their contact people converting machines are completely ink color due to dried ink in anilox roll
vaccinated (People who deliver enclosed and the access to nip points cells. Poor printing opens the door for
products to your plant)? What is their and register settings are restricted. additional product inspection not only
inventory? What is your inventory? Access to the ink systems and control for box plant customers but end-use
Ask them how they are doing. If they functions are also new and foreign to customers. Everyone is stressed these
are struggling due to staffing or supply senior employees. days; we need to micro-manage some
chain interruptions, they should tell Operators and maintenance crews of these important details, otherwise,
you so that you can work together and can have difficulty seeing the wear your friendly competitors will take
have adequate time to adjust so that on feed rolls, dried ink on anilox rolls, business from you.
this does not become a problem for worn pull collars and worn urethane
your customers. This is not only scoring head covers to name a few. IT Support
necessary but important! I would also These items must be maintained and Now let’s take a deep breath! I want
meet with your valued customers and preventative maintenance schedules to take a minute to discuss IT support,
tell them that you are being proactive should be followed and enforced. both internal and external. This has
with your suppliers. You certainly don’t Otherwise, quality will become an been a point of discussion for some
want your customers to be concerned issue. In today’s market, customers do time. I really do believe that each
about your ability to supply their not have a great deal of patience or facility should have a professionally
shipping containers. Be better than time for shipping containers that do trained IT manager who cannot only The CorruCUT is designed for high-performance
your competitors and take the lead in rotary production of die-cut corrugated products with
this important and critical time. Invite ultimate flexo post-printing quality. You will achieve
your customers to your plant and paramount performance from the latest embedded
show them what you are doing and technology with a brand new operating concept.
the progressive steps you are taking It is available with the industry's shortest lead time
and implementing. Create a well from our factory to your floor.
written handout for your customers The CorruCUT has a maximum production output of
detailing your plant’s activities. 12,000 boards per hour, including setup while running,
The current demand for corrugated integrated remote maintenance for the ultimate
shipping containers has dramatically uptime, and the easiest machine to operate –
changed and evolved due to online the CorruCUT will increase your profitability.
business and curbside deliveries.
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The Jetmaster 2.0 has the latest
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of Menasha Packaging Co. “Not only
will we meet our customers’ need for
exemplary graphics, but the press will Bradley, Barberan US President. “We designed by Barberan for the corrugated
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M
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ONE ON ONE ONE ON ONE
CLINT MEDLOCK
When and how did you become Congratulations on receiving the I would rate my number one as finding
involved in the die making industry? IADD Lifetime Achievement Award! the right people, recognizing their
As a child I enjoyed building things What do you view as your most skillset, putting them into the right
PRESIDENT, STAFFORD CUTTING DIES with Lincoln Logs, bricks and erector
sets and as I became older, I wanted
significant accomplishment during
your career?
position and making sure they are
given what they need to succeed.
to become an architectural engineer This is a tough question for me since There are many more recognizable
“
WE ASK THE QUESTIONS… designing homes and buildings, so I I may see things a bit different. I think achievements cited by others, but
majored in pre-engineering at MTSU my best accomplishments are not these are only made possible by
BY SARAH BERTRAM MOZINGO (Middle Tennessee State University) often recognized for their importance. having the right support staff.
MENTOR, FRIEND, SOUNDING BOARD,
in Murfreesboro, Tenn. While I was
CONFIDANT, TEACHER, PROVOCATEUR,
in college, I worked several different
PARTNER, THERAPIST. CLINT MEDLOCK
jobs but found the construction work The Odyssey – A Trade Show of Epic Proportions
IS ALL THESE VALUABLE THINGS TO ME.
to be my niche. At that time the U.S.
WHAT’S MORE, HE’S MADE ME THINK I’VE While it is clear that Clint Medlock floor providing live demonstrations
was headed for a depression and
BEEN THE SAME TO HIM. I DOUBT IT, BUT has been involved in his fair share of all the steps required to build
home interest rates hit 12% to 13% and
THAT’S THE MAGIC OF CLINT. THERE ARE of monumental decisions and cutting dies. It would be staffed
construction work was slowing down.
SO MANY THINGS I COULD TELL YOU innovations, many would agree by a group of ‘All Star’ diemakers.
Due to my personal financial situation,
ABOUT CLINT, BUT HE WOULD STILL that the Odyssey Expo is one of After selling the idea to the board,
I was unable to complete my college
REMAIN AN ENIGMA. HOWEVER, IF YOU’RE his crowning achievements. In we put together a great team to
education.
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES 1999, Medlock posed a question make it happen. While the live on
While I loved working construction,
IN YOU, MAKES YOU FEEL YOU CAN DO that would forever change the floor demonstrations were a huge
I had no benefits and wasn’t
”
ANYTHING AND MAKES YOU A GOOD landscape of the IADD – “Why don’t success, I am still disappointed to
guaranteed 40 hours, so I applied for
LEADER, THEN YOU’VE GOT THE RIGHT we have a trade show like other say the ‘All Star’ diemakers didn’t
a job advertised in the local paper.
MAN IN CLINT MEDLOCK. organizations?” The rest is history. make it past the planning stage.
I began work at Jamison Steel Rule
CINDY CROUSE, FORMER CEO OF IADD
Over the past 20 years, the Odyssey “We hoped to get some of the
Die in Murfreesboro in October 1978.
Expo has evolved into a leading die making equipment suppliers to
After two years, they offered me the
technical and educational program bring machinery to the show, but
production manager’s position at a
L
for the die making industry. what really made it successful is that
eadership is not one size fits all. While the new Jamison die shop in Charlotte
“I wanted to do something Bobst got on board early and agreed
stereotype might be an outspoken decision N.C. Two years later, I became the
different than the typical trade to bring a fully functional large Bobst
maker, and while that may be effective in general manager of the Charlotte
show booth style layout,” Medlock diecutter so we could use it to do
some arenas, there is a case to be made for the shop. Then, I was promoted to Vice
recalls. “My original proposal live demos of setups and makeready
silent leader. Silent leadership is not a category of President of Production in 1984. At
included a fully operational die shop procedures. Bobst brought a lot of
person, but rather a style in which a person tackles that time, Jamison Steel Rule Die had
in the center of the exhibition shop credibility to our show.”
decision making. Active listening, emotional six locations. I left Jamison in October
intelligence, and leading by example are cited as 1991 to start Stafford Cutting Dies.
important characteristics.
Clint Medlock, President of Stafford Cutting What moved you to open Stafford?
Dies, is a quintessential example of this. Medlock I have nothing but praise for Jim
has made his way to the top of his industry Jamison for providing me with
not by force or by the volume of his voice, but opportunities. However, we had
by thoughtful decision making and by quietly many differences about business
encouraging his peers and employees. These priorities. I was more interested in
actions have not gone unnoticed. The IADD new technology and was more risk
recently presented him the 2021 Lifetime tolerant. I also wanted to create a
Achievement award. While the company that was more about the
term “lifetime achievement” employees than the customers. I
might signal the end of believe if you have the right people
a career, Medlock has with the right core values, you
plenty of ideas and can accomplish anything, and the
goals up his sleeve. customers will seek you out. Not
Maybe enough for “build it and they will come” but “build
a second lifetime. it right and they will come.”


ONE ON ONE ONE ON ONE
During the award dedication, you works. So, I have found teaching or Earlier, you qualified yourself as not go the way you planned. You
said, “You don’t have to have a lot
I have always been a presenting is the best way to learn. an introvert. How do you balance may not be making the money you Career Timeline
of friends to be successful, you just that personality trait with being in a thought, or you may lose a great
have to have the right friends.” What student of learning. When you opened Stafford, you leadership position? customer or a key employee. If you
inspired you to say this? Who were quickly invested in the latest Easy, you can be a leader and never are not doing what you love, this will
your “right” friends? technology. Have you always been say a word. Being a leader is not a get you down and you will most likely
For most of my life, I have been In an IADD podcast that you were an early adapter? What impact has position of authority but a position of become negative. That negativity is
labeled as being shy, but in reality, I featured on I got the impression technology made on your business respect. People will respect you and more contagious than your original
am the stereotype introvert. Being that continued education is very over the years? want to help you succeed if they know positivity. As it spreads, you may lose
an introvert, I realized I wasn’t going important to you. What impact do I like to figure out how to use it to you are looking out for them and are more customers or other employees,
to have lots of friends due to my you view education as having on your make life simpler for the end-user. willing to put their interest before creating more financial issues. At
preference to be by myself, and that life and business? I laugh when someone says, “Hey, yours. The way you accomplish this is some point you will give up. But, if you
was perfectly okay with me. I want to I have always been a student of you are on the cutting edge!” More to gain their trust. Trust is not gained love what you do, you can avoid all
express this so that other introverts learning. I like to sit in the front row often, I feel I am on the bleeding edge in the short term. It must be earned that by staying positive, sharing that
being labeled as shy understand you when I attend presentations and I’m because there is certainly a cost to every day, and even after years of positivity and by being your best self.
don’t need to be loud and obnoxious usually the first person to ask a question. being an earlier adapter. I do believe earning someone’s trust, you can lose
to be successful. Actually, I am the annoying person that the early adapters are needed and I it in seconds by doing or saying the What are your goals for the
1978
The right people are those that never stops asking questions. I think am still willing to take those risks. wrong thing. remainder of your career with Began working for Jamison
understand the concept of a team – that the curiosity of wanting to know I occasionally remind myself that Stafford and other endeavors? Steel Rule Die
those willing to make regular personal more has really helped me. I have just because you can, doesn’t mean What is your advice for the younger I want to see the next generation take
sacrifices for the betterment of the given a lot of presentations and when you should. I see technology used generations just getting started control of Stafford. We currently have
1988
Trained teams at Marbach
team. They don’t always have to be preparing for these, I have learned a inappropriately at times. For example, in the die making and corrugated a great management team controlling
right. They are humble enough to tremendous amount more about the just because you can use automation industries? our future. I am not planning to 1998
admit their mistakes, they are the ones subject. I like to be able to explain to email information to everyone Be positive. Excitement is contagious! change our current group, but hope Received IADD Presidential
that want to give more than take. And things in simple terms. When you try from a database, doesn’t mean they Everyone you come in contact with I am around to see that next group Award
most importantly, they are the ones to break down a complex concept into want it. I want to make sure we don’t will share that excitement – especially take charge with the same passion we
1991
with a good moral compass. Those are simple terms to verbalize it, it helps use technology to provide undesired all the people you work with. At some currently have. Started Stafford Cutting Dies
the right friends. you better understand how something solicitation. point, as in all businesses, things will We hope to begin construction
on a new facility within the next 2001
First Odyssey Expo
2021 Stafford Cutting Dies picnic two years. The property has been
purchased and we are currently 2001-2003
working with a builder in the design President of the IADD
phase. This is a very exciting project 2003
for us. I also have been working on IADD Diemaker / Diecutter of
some new software concepts that the Year
will incorporate AI. When completed,
2003
I believe it will propel our industry
Started Inspirere Innovations
further. n
2005
Sarah Bertram ecipient of Clemson’s Top Cat
R
Award
Mozingo is
Marketing 2012
Coordinator for reated an automated quoting
C
Complete Design program using CADX
& Packaging, a 2017
sheet plant in oved back home to Murfeesboro
M
Concord, N.C. thanks to a talented team of
where she manages social media managers
accounts, implements campaigns,
2021
and supports the sales team with Recipient of the IADD’s Lifetime
data and content. She is a regular Achievement Award
contributor to Corrugated Today.

increasing uptime increasing uptime
INCREASING
THIS IS THE SIXTH
IN A SERIES OF
ARTICLES BY SUN
Problems with your corrugator may result in substandard substrate,
PTIME AUTOMATION ABOUT

and there is a good chance that it is at least diminishing the
KEEPING MACHINES throughput of your diecutter.
IN GOOD WORKING
ORDER.
THE SECRET TO OPTIMAL substandard being produced by the There are a number of additional must be regularly inspected. However,
PERFORMANCE corrugator has the potential to cause

problems. It’s not unlike the human
issues that can be symptoms of
substandard substrates as well.
frequent jams or other uneven jobs
related to issues with the substrate
body – while your muscles may seem This can include wet board; blisters, can shorten the lifespan of a die or
MAY LIE OUTSIDE OF THE DIECUTTER to serve a completely different role bulges, and cockles resulting plate without the operation staff
than your lungs, your muscles depend from unbonded areas in the liner; realizing it.
BY MARK PEYTON on the quality of the oxygen being perforations or corrugations along the The product of a jam is often a
delivered to them by the lungs, or else sides or tips of flutes; leaning or tilted buildup of dirt and debris, which
they might not be able to function corrugations; and washboarding. then has an adverse effect on the
K
eeping your operation’s maintenance, it is easy to lose sight Problems With Corrugator properly or at full capacity. While some of these issues may vary print plate and anilox roll. This dirt
diecutter running in top of the fact that the issues with the Flow Down Hill Problems with your corrugator in severity and the level of impact and debris can ruin the surface of the
condition is crucial to diecutter may not be the machine It is easy to think of the corrugator may result in substandard substrate, down the line on the diecutter, it is anilox roll or print plate, which both
profitability. Afterall, the throughput itself, but rather the quality of the and the diecutter as completely and if this substrate is not up to easy to overlook the fact that these damages the surface and decreases
of that piece is directly correlated material running through it. Improper separate from one another. After all, OEM specifications, there is a good issues with the substrates may be the amount of ink that can be
to dollar figures: the more pieces attention to these types of details they serve different roles. But because chance that it is at least diminishing harming the diecutter and diminishing transferred to the plates. Like the dies
of corrugated that pass through it, may be impacting the lifespan of the diecutter has to work with the the throughput of your diecutter. the quality of the throughput. Any and the print plates, there are OEM
the more money you earn. But with the components and the quality and materials that are being manufactured But the issues may even be worse – of these factors could be risking the recommendations for how frequently
so much emphasis on diecutter speed of the throughput. by the corrugator, anything substandard substrate could also be damage and unnatural wear of the to service these components,
damaging the diecutter too or putting diecutting components, and adversely but issues with the board may
unnecessary wear and tear on the impacting profit margin. unknowingly shorten the lifespan of
components and tooling which could this component as well.
lead to expensive repairs, downtime Impact On The Diecutter Whether or not any of these issues
or even catastrophic failure. There are a number of different causes a serious malfunction of the
ways in which substandard substrate machine (which they can), there is a
What To Look For impacts the final product, the volume likelihood that they are decreasing the
Warped corrugated board is the of the throughput, and the diecutter speed at which the diecutter is able to
main symptom of issues with the itself. operate. OEM specifications optimize
corrugator. There are four main Warped board, moist board, these machines for profitability. If
types of warp: Up Warp, where the board with a loose liner, or otherwise machines are not working at optimal
board bows upward, or convexly; substandard board is likely to increase capacity, this directly correlates to
Down Warp, where the board bows the frequency of jams inside of the money being left on the table, as
downward, or concavely; S Warp, diecutter. Frequent jams can harm the decreased throughput numbers over
where the board bows upward at machine in a number of ways. The first time can mean serious margin deficits.
one corner and downward at the way is with relation to the tooling of For instance, if a machine is capable of
opposite corner, creating a shape the dies and print plates. Each die and throughputting 200 kicks per minute
like the letter S; and Twist Warp, also print plate is in need of being retooled and it is instead operating at 175 kicks
known as Diagonal Warp, where the after a certain number of jobs, as per minute, this 12.5% decrease in
board curves diagonally across the dictated by OEM specifications, and throughput literally translates to 12.5%
corrugated sheet. More than likely,
these issues are caused by moisture
imbalances between the liners, but it
is also commonly caused by a tension
Warped board, moist board, board with a
imbalance between the liners, or even loose liner, or otherwise substandard board
a misalignment of the corrugator is likely to increase the frequency of jams.
itself.

increasing uptime
important information related to
Expertise gives
diecutters. OEM technicians are able
If machines are not working at optimal to pinpoint issues with the machine
capacity, this directly correlates to money and help to determine what changes
being left on the table, as decreased need to be made in order to improve
throughput numbers over time can
mean serious margin deficits.
production volumes, avoid jams and
other production line problems, and
take care of any issues that have
already arisen. n
you an edge
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BUNDLING AND UNITIZING BUNDLING AND UNITIZING
THE HIDDEN COSTS Of course, we need to bundle on a flexo folder-gluer when a customer
OF BUNDLING AND
requires us to do so, but do we specify bundling everything regardless
of customer specifications, and do we always bundle the same way?
UNITIZING particularly those that feed two blanks

per revolution, or that produce two
boxes per sheet and separate them
utilizing twin box slitters and bundle
breakers, being able to bundle and
stack becomes challenging. So, even
if the counter ejector can keep up,
fewer boxes per bundle means more
bundles are ejected and must be
stacked in the same amount of time,
exacerbating the situation.
When determining quantity per
bundle, keep in mind that the unit
quantity/height must be divisible by
the bundle quantity.
Pattern and Height

Layer pattern and number of layers
in each unit can affect throughput in
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU REVIEWED YOUR BOARD COMBINATIONS several ways. Here, too, cycle times of
AND PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES AND HOW load formers and semi-automatic or This is an example of an inefficient strapping pattern. Although it uses two straps which is routine,
THEY RELATE TO BUNDLING AND UNITIZING? robotic palletizing systems dictate the cross strapping requires the bale to be rotated which slows down the strapping system.
rate at which layers can be handled,

and – thus – machine speed. Clearly, bundles, rather than entire layers, are large enough sheets so that only one
BY RICHARD H. ETRA
pieces per layer, comprised of bundle particularly problematic and should is required in each direction.
ETRA CORRUGATED SOLUTIONS, LLC
quantity and number of bundles be avoided. As in the case of bundles, higher
per layer, should be maximized Finally, discharge cycle times of unit quantities mean fewer units
within acceptable customer and size load formers and automatic palletizing which, in turn, reduce or eliminate
W
hen your sales or Failure to do so can slow down bundling and stacking manually, but restrictions. systems can restrict operating speeds, potential bottlenecks resulting from
customer service your converting equipment, create these factors are far less important By the same token the pattern itself so units should be as tall as practical. limited finished goods conveyor and
personnel set up a new unnecessary bottlenecks, and restrict when using load formers and robotic can limit speed. Patterns that require Since insertion of tie and bottom strapping system capacities. They also
item, they are very focused on trailer utilization. This article explores palletizing systems. bundles to be rotated increase the sheets also affect cycle time, avoid the make it easier for personnel to keep
getting the test, flute, and dimensions some of the considerations, as well as The cycle time for converting cycle times; those, such as chimney use of crossed bottom sheets when a up with material exiting the strapping
right, but do they pay the same optimization strategies. machine counter ejectors to discharge stacks, requiring rotation of individual single sheet will suffice, and try to use system and with truck loading.
attention to bundling and unitizing? and recover is fixed regardless of
Do they enter the quantity per Quantity Per Bundle quantity per bundle, so machine Strap Pattern
bundle, layer pattern, and unit (also Of course, we need to bundle on a speed is restricted to the number of Is your strapping system a bottleneck
referred to as bale) size by rote, or flexo folder-gluer when a customer boxes per bundle produced in the Whether to bundle, and quantity per and causing converting machines
do they optimize to minimize plant requires us to do so, but do we specify time it takes for the counter ejector
bundle, can be dictated by weight and size to slow or shut down? Certainly,
and delivery costs? When was the bundling everything regardless of to cycle. Typically, this is in the order upgrading to automatic top of the
last time you reviewed your board customer specifications, and do of 20-25 per bundle for singlewall,
considerations when bundling and stacking line two stage systems with three
combinations and production and we always bundle the same way? depending on the specific machine’s manually, but these factors are far less or more heads per station can make
delivery equipment capabilities and Whether to bundle, and quantity speed curve; anything less limits important when using load formers and a significant difference, but do you
how they relate to bundling and per bundle, can be dictated by operating speed. robotic palletizing systems. cross strap when strapping in only
unitizing? weight and size considerations when At today’s machine speeds, one direction is required? Do you

BUNDLING AND UNITIZING
pallets by default without confirming

their necessity? Although pallets are
expensive, the hidden cost of handling
Freight costs
them, the extra maneuvering by lift have escalated
trucks to place material on them, and considerably and
the potential bottlenecks created in optimizing trailer
this manner can be significant too. utilization will improve
Minimizing the number of units to be
your bottom line.
handled has a serious impact on
productivity and cost.
Truck Load Efficiency In order to take advantage of

Freight costs have escalated trailer size, be sure that dock doors
considerably and optimizing trailer are wide enough and high enough,
A surprising number of bundles and unit patterns
utilization will improve your bottom as old 8-ft x 8-ft dock door openings
can be optimized when customers are queried. line. There was a time when units are smaller than those of modern
were typically 40" x 40" x 40" but trailers. Consider modifying these
apply more straps than necessary? that was before the widespread use doorways if the potential savings
Unnecessarily placing cross of 53-ft trailers whose interiors are justify it. Similarly, even large enough
protection sheets on top, rotating approximately 100" wide and 108" to doorways can be a problem if there
units, and applying extra straps 110" high. is a steep approach to the dock. This
increase time required per unit and These larger trailers allow two can sometimes be compensated for
restrict throughput. standard 48" x 40" four way pallets by adjusting the trailer’s rear axle
to be side loaded, and two 50" units placement.
Pallets (including pallets, if required) to be
Do you ship much of your product on stacked within the trailer. Again, any How To Improve
pallets? If you do, are they really required adjustment to unit size – especially A surprising number of bundles
by your customers, or do your sales and height – must adhere to customer and unit patterns can be optimized
customer service personnel specify specifications. when customers are queried. Before
embarking on an optimization
program, it is necessary to understand
your products. Obviously, board
When determining quantity per bundle, caliper varies by flute, but are you
keep in mind that the unit quantity/height aware that it also varies by board
must be divisible by the bundle quantity. combination and the corrugator on
which it was produced?
This bale height is not optimal because it is only approximately 40" high.

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Notice the unused space in the trailer as a result of these low bales.
A surprising number of bundles and unit

patterns can be optimized when
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For example, all C-flute is not the and an additional 13% agreed to
same, as many C-flute profiles and increased heights lower than that.
the news to be calipers are available, even from the

same roll manufacturer. Thus, each
Even if a customer only allows unit
height to be increased from 40" to
out of date? converter needs to determine the
quantity of folded (e.g., boxes) or
45" rather than the desired 50" that’s
still an improvement of 12.5%: 12.5%
Read it as it happens flat product per inch, and use that to fewer units on your finished goods
on the device of your choice! determine the optimum bundle and conveyors, 12.5% fewer units to strap
unit quantities, striving for 50" units, and load, and 12.5" better trailer
including pallets when required. utilization!
Discuss with new and existing Don’t overlook the impact of
customers whether the unitizing bundle and unit specifications on
Weekly email bulletin updates, patterns you optimized are your bottom line; if they are an
free digital issue downloads acceptable, and if pallets are required. afterthought, you may be leaving
and a dedicated video Start with the accounts that will money on the table. Don’t limit your
channel – on any device! have the biggest impact based on attention to new items, as there is
volume and prevalence of full and great potential in your existing items
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International Paper
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Pratt Industries
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Vice President Sales
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Niagara Sheets
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Ed Stuczynski
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Process Advantages The Baysek Die Cutter

Clear advantages to the Baysek Vacuum Assisted Die Cutting The Baysek die cutter began as an all mechanical machine. Today’s
method include: model C-170 die cutter has advanced to a servo driven machine, with
• Average die setup is 10-15 minutes touch screen control and remote online machine diagnostics. The
• High quality finished pieces with no nicks/tags, angel hair or paper C-170 is a simple design with easy access and maintenance. The small
Eliminate Hand Stripping With

dust, most desirable to the food & beverage industry package is floor space friendly with no pre-feeders, bundle breakers,
• No Touch/Hands Free capability or load formers. No special foundations or floor prep for installation is
• Ability to fully automatically strip difficult interior waste required.
Vacuum Assisted Die Cutting

• No hand stripping or need for ancillary equipment such as Nick-Free multiple-out finished pieces (up to 60 per cycle) are shear
bundle breakers cut, fully pneumatically stripped of waste, accurately counted and neatly
• ONE Operator via an easy touch computerized control screen stacked with option of straight stack, step stack, or with tie sheet inserts
• Irregular & complex shapes at the maximum rate of 1800 sheets per hour. The entire process
By Heidi Pronschinske • Multiple size parts and complete job sets on one die is accomplished by one operator via a computerized control screen.
• Versatility Clean and orderly finished units exit the machine ready for shipping
preparation, load after load.
T hirty years ago, Nick-Free Vacuum Assisted Die Cutting did not
exist. And in the conception phase, the process was regarded
only as a niche method for simple brown circles and pads. The
The Process
The Baysek method begins with load end suction cup assemblies
picking and placing sheets onto the reciprocating flat die. Registration
Tooling
The Baysek die method is different, but it is not difficult. Baysek For more information visit www.baysek.com or Contact Baysek
dies do not utilize special tooling materials and only one single die is Machines, Inc. 715-824-5300 sales@baysek.com
original process was accomplished with friction locked finished suction cups on the lead edge of the die hold the sheet to the die. The required to accomplish both cutting and stripping functions. Standard
pieces and bellow cups to assist with ejection. Baysek changed the die is situated on a 5-degree angle and is compressed between two materials commonly include .937 long center bevel or serrated rule.
method to include vacuum assisted suction cups to hold finished rotary anvils. The top anvil is protected with a semi-hard cutting sleeve. Tubing is friction fit on the back side of the die within routed channels.
pieces in the die and ejection rubber to rid waste. Though still Die knife penetrates the sleeve for a shear and angel hair free cut. Up to 12 vacuum lines are allowed on each side (Left/Right) of the die.
relatively new in comparison to traditional rotary and flatbed die Suction cups within each die form securely hold finished pieces in the Registration suction cups are utilized for proper sheet transfer from the
cutting, the proven concept has gained notoriety over the years as an die as it passes beneath a pneumatic waste removal vacuum. Small to sheet stack to the die. Finished part suction cups securely hold finished
accredited, valuable and viable process for accomplishing simple to large waste pieces are fully automatically extracted up the waste hood pieces in each die form to allow full pneumatic waste removal. Maximum
complex die cutting that traditional die cutting methods struggle or and directed to recycling. Unload suction cup assemblies pick and place finished parts out on one die is 60.
fail to achieve. clean 100% perimeter cut finished pieces onto shipping pallets on the
unload table. Accurately counted and stacked finished units exit the Versatile Materials
machine ready for shipping prep completion. The entire process is The Baysek die cutter handles:
accomplished by one operator via a computerized control screen. • Recycled & Warped Board
• F-Flute through Double Wall Corrugated
• 20 pt. to 120 pt. Solid/Thin/Chip Board
• Foil/Foam/Printed Laminates
• Coated, Glossy & Fish Board
• Single/Open Face Corrugated
• Corrugated Tissue & More
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OF HIRING and this is not new. For years, the

corrugated industry has struggled occur in your invest
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with the question of how to attract
the “perfect employee.”
FOR YEARS, THE CORRUGATED INDUSTRY HAS STRUGGLED WITH
An oversimplified, but not
THE QUESTION OF HOW TO ATTRACT THE “PERFECT EMPLOYEE.”
inaccurate, view of this challenge is
that box plants are hot and loud all
BY ROY OBERG the time, have long shifts, are always
OBERG AND ASSOCIATES, LLC open, and are the “working man’s job.”
It’s a challenge to sell this “dream” to
anyone looking for the next position/
shift in their career move. What if we
made the “reality” of this job a dream?
This issue has become more
prevalent in the last year and a half
for employers in many industries.
They simply do not look at the
advantages of the longevity of the
industry when they present the job to
the candidate.
Many people could stay at There is a long road from prototype analysis to
home and make it by while working
the running machine: technical details, floor
comfortably at a slow pace and have
a boring desk job like during the
plan, development plan, are they reliable?
pandemic. With that being the case, Erection and acceptance are they correct?
though, why would anyone choose What about training? Is it possible that
a different option of working long, something could go wrong? No. At least not
sweaty hours in a manufacturing
with the all-round trouble free package from
plant?
It’s a challenge that many
Göpfert. Everything is covered.
employers are facing right now, and In short: Installing and operating a Göpfert prevents high
based on the calls I get every day, the blood pressure. Everything is planned, everything works.
corrugated industry is feeling this There is someone who takes care of every part. Personally.
labor shortage as badly as anyone. Sometimes it’s good to have no surprises.
What You Can Do

So, the question becomes: What
can the corrugated industry do
about it? The answers to that
question haven’t changed
that much since before the
Covid-19 pandemic.
Jump on searching for
the right hire while the
market is hot! Many have
decided after more than
a year at home during the The Göpfert Evolution HBL:
pandemic that they need Only available as an all-round trouble free
something new and fresh. package.
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60 CORRUGATED TODAY » NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 Goepfert Machinery USA Corporation | Martin Corall , Director of Sales | Phone: +1 (908) 635-3250 | E-mail: mcorall@goepfertinc.com
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THE TALENT CRISIS
Jump on
searching for the
right hire while
the market is hot!
For these people, it’s not necessarily more. Not all companies can, but in Finally, as we move forward from
what they were doing before was a competitive marketplace for labor, the Covid-19 era, what we have
bad, it just wasn’t as fulfilling as they a lot of the time, the highest dollar learned is employees are looking for
wanted it to be, and they’re looking wins. This is as true as it has ever ways to better themselves. They are
for something different. This is the been. ready to work. The world has changed
opportunity to show the reality of If paying more isn’t an option, then in a lot of ways. All of that said, the
the job, set expectations to succeed, you have to figure out other ways to answers to getting people to come
and highlight the potential of a well- entice employees to come back to and work for you have not changed.
compensated career with hard work. work, to stay working for you, or to The key is setting the reality from the
How you sell the position to a refer their friends. Some companies beginning of the hiring process. “Yes,
potential hire is key. One key point lean on extra perks or unique this is going to be hard work.” but in the
missed in the corrugated industry is schedules to attract new talent. Extra end, this will be your dream position
the stability of our positions. Many are vacation time, internal competitions because the corrugated industry can
looking for ways to better themselves with fun prizes or trips, free lunches, provide longevity, growth, stability,
and have something long-term. They and other gimmicky perks might not and well-compensated positions.
feel like life was put on hold for a year, be the reason someone joins your Be the employer who is ready in
and in many ways it was. Everything company, but those perks might this HOT market. Make sure you are
has been temporary and limited, with keep someone there if it makes them burning calories, making realities the
no guarantee of a future. So, make feel valued and all else is equal. “dream,” staying on top of key things
sure your people have the opportunity Employees that feel valued might that will never change in the industry.
to grow. Offer training opportunities. also tell their friends how great their This in return is the best advertising
Make it a point to promote from within jobs are when there’s an opening. and way to get people to come to your
and take a risk on that up and comer. Keep in mind, in today’s market, company and stay.
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It won’t work out every time. The employees know they can quit and Stay Strong. n
people you invest in, and train might get another job quickly because
leave, but they might not. They might everyone is hiring right now. So, be a Roy Oberg has been recruiting for
be the next great plant manager in good employer and put your people corrugated since the 1980s and began
your company. first, burn calories to keep the reality Oberg and Associates in 1996. He can be
Next, candidates always inquire of this “dream” job going. reached at roy@obergassociates.com
about compensation. This is nothing
new. However, now they know they
are in high demand and will request
higher compensation. A candidate
always will look for the opportunity
How you sell the position to a potential hire is
to make more and have a consistent key. One key point missed in the corrugated
increase in income. You have two industry is the stability of our positions.
options. The first is the simplest: pay

THE HEART OF THE PRESS THE HEART OF THE PRESS
A CLOSER LOOK
n After these components are
An anilox roll that is larger or smaller in completed in the CNC, they are
heat shrunk into the machined tube
AT ANILOX ROLL
outside diameter than specified will create and welded for permanency.
abrasion on the surface of the printing n When the five pieces (tube, two
plate due to surface speed differential.
PRODUCTION
headers and two journals) are
assembled into a roll, it is then
placed back into the CNC where
the journal surfaces, keyways,
JOHN RASTETTER OF PAMARCO ADDRESSES THE BENEFITS OF PRECISION MACHINE CENTERS. across the surface of the plate and in and manufacturing process is as threads, seal steps and bolt
turn the substrate that you're printing. follows: holes are machined to final print
Total indicated runout (TIR) when out n Is the material fit for its intended specifications.
C
ontrol of the variables of specification also creates machine purpose? n Depending on the drawings, nickel
associated with producing a direction print problems by creating n Proper steel specifications: wall or chrome plating may be applied
box is a constant challenge Without a precise anilox, maintaining increasing and decreasing anilox to thickness of the tubes used in this to headers and journals as required.
and inescapable necessity to the performance standards will be impossible. plate pressure. process depends on face length.
success of any converter or box If a roll exhibits any of these issues For a 120" face length typical The use of a CNC machining
plant. Customer demand requires there is nothing that can be adjusted thickness is 0.750". center ensures the accuracy required
consistent, tight management of ink on press to fix the problem, the roll n Rough cut the outside diameter of for these high speed, precision
and color specifications using delta gets accomplished over such a Why This Is important must be correct the first time. These the tube. components and allows the press
E and LAB targets. This attention to long period of time is the robust An anilox roll that is larger or smaller are just a few of the areas where an n Bore the tube ends for demount to operate at peak efficiency. A
detail and need to deliver the highest nature of the equipment design and in outside diameter than specified will anilox roll manufacturer must focus its plates or header stock. helpful way to get a mental picture
quality and consistency applies to more specifically the anilox rolls. create abrasion on the surface of the attention. The last area I would like to n Balance the tube to G3 minimum of the accuracy in specifications and
every area, including the anilox roll. Whether a roll is produced for the printing plate due to surface speed touch on is deflection. As press speed specifications (this balance tolerances that we are talking about
Without a precise anilox, maintaining OEM, a customer spare or it is being differential. This results in reduced and boxes per hour increases a roll specification is based on mass of is pretty simple – take a look at a
performance standards will be re-engraved it must meet the same print quality and reduced plate life. must be constructed to remain flat the rotating part and the maximum piece of your own hair. The average
impossible. Because we know that exacting tolerances. Correctly done Taper is another critical specification without distortion or deflection as the operational speed). thickness of that strand will likely be
your success is based on the heart the machines you purchase today will in the production of these rolls. Taper press runs at high speed. This is where n Pamarco has a fleet of four 0.004" to 0.006". Compare that to
of the press, the anilox, attention to still be performing well into the future. will cause nonuniform ink distribution material choice and design comes precision machining centers; the a typical corrugated roll: a 120" roll
detail must be taken in each step of into play. I expect to see an increase most recent is a Mazak CNC used to would have a taper not exceeding
production in the use of carbon fiber as speeds machine the header and the journal. +- 0.001", keyways and threaded
These are unique times in the continue to increase. Carbon fiber has
corrugated industry; it has been a long been used for anilox for over 20 years Pamarco’s newest precision machining center is a Mazak CNC
time since so many new converting for its lightweight characteristics. Now used to machine the header and the journal.
lines have been purchased and we are seeing its use for its superior
installed and there is no slowdown rigidity and low deflection and weight.
in sight. These converting lines By understanding these issues and
consisting of flexo folder-gluers, producing anilox rolls to strict OEM
diecutters and machines capable specifications, your FFG or diecutter
of printing both inside and outside will perform at maximum speed for
the box must meet the production longer, create fewer print defects
requirements that the OEM and the overall anilox roll life will be
specifies. For this reason, anilox roll The steel tube is replaced by a lengthened.
manufacturers must produce rolls filament wound carbon fiber tube.
to OEM specification to ensure that The Process
The winding pattern and wall
these machines meet the maximum thickness determines the rigidity The process for building a typical
productivity that they are being sold and structural strength corrugated anilox base starts with an
for and to withstand the test of time. OEM print or a print created from an
The average age of equipment in Carbon fiber tubes are created existing roll. A thorough inspection is
using the same technology as used
the market can be estimated to be in motor sports, such as Formula 1 performed of each piece of material
20 to 25 years old, still producing car construction. before manufacturing begins. A
quality product. The way that that general overview of the inspection

THE HEART OF THE PRESS
The use of a CNC machining center ensures the accuracy

required for these high speed, precision components and
allows the press to operate at peak efficiency.
holes are confirmed to be accurate The use of the computer- for a four-color FFG, the rolls
using go/no-go gauges of +- 0.001". programmed Mazak machining are identical in construction and
TIR is held as tight as 0.0003" and centers adds another significant specifications, ensuring the anilox
bearing steps are held at +- 0.00025". benefit: repeatability. For example, match in performance.
Amazing! when producing multiple roll orders Once the anilox base is created, it's
time to use the same precision to finish
the anilox roll. This is accomplished in
500 watt, fiber optic lasers. Your
anilox provider will assist you in
selecting the ideal engraving for your
application. If you are purchasing new
equipment or looking at new business
opportunities or challenging graphics,
your press, ink, plate, dryer, and anilox
suppliers make a great addition to
your decision-making team. Your
suppliers are here to help. n
John Rastetter is
Vice President of
Sales and Marketing
for Pamarco’s Flexo
division. He has more
than 30 years of
experience in the printing and packaging
industries. He can be reached at
john.rastetter@pamarco.com

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trade.” cartonboard substrates from a single
The company says the new system supplier. When it comes to the silicone
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It has a melt rate of ≥100 kg/h with by Baumer hhs partner ENPRO is
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New Equipment and Services

The Corrugating Machinery Division of
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America
launched three new equipment and
service offerings for North America at
SuperCorrExpo 2021. The company’s
latest additions are the MC-100 flexo
folder-gluer, the MPF prefeeder
for EVOL, and new capabilities for
the EVOL AR Remote Assistance
Augmented Reality Program. The trio
of advancements is engineered to
maximize efficiency, productivity and
profitability. The MC-100 is a state-of-
the-art flexo folder-gluer that features
ease of operation and enhanced efficiency. In productive use across resolve issues in real-time from their
quality-control for plant personnel. multiple facilities in the EU, the facilities. Using Work Instructions,
Introduced in Japan in 2020, the MPF Prefeeder is now available for users will have access to a library
MC-100 produces less downtime customers in North America. Work of AR content covering everything
through easy technician access via Instructions represent the latest from basic machine calibrations,
elevated platforms. Its stop and start evolution of the company’s EVOL wear part replacements, lubrication,
wheel feeder provides non-continuous AR Remote Assistance Augmented and additional material. Using a 3D
feeding, ensuring optimized alignment Reality Program. With some model of the machine, MHIA is able to
and quality control. Top production customers reporting a 50% reduction build much more intuitive reference
rate is 300 BPM. The MPF Prefeeder in downtime, EVOL AR allows North manuals and training materials.
ensures faster throughput and the America-based plant
front-of-line reliability required to managers, technicians, FOR MORE INFORMATION
keep the line of EVOL box-making and engineers to quickly MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA
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Ink Viscosity Control

Rheonics InkSight is a multi-station ink viscosity control system designed
to boost flexo print quality with automation and digitalization. Ink
viscosity is an important parameter in the final quality of the printed
matter. It requires close attention. If it is not correct, the flow behavior
and ink layer thickness will vary, leading to deterioration of print quality.
Poorly adjusted ink viscosity may cause excessive ink consumption and
unnecessarily high costs.
Optimizing viscosity is time-consuming, even for experienced press
operators. Viscosity automation and predictive tracking control results in
waste reduction and efficiency improvements. RPS InkSight ink viscosity control system, which recently won the 2021
FTA Technical Innovation Award, consists of three subsystems, a viscosity sensor, a predictive tracking controller, and
an intuitive graphical interface. It delivers color excellence through tight viscosity control. The Predictive Tracking
Controller and SRV viscometers enable tight control throughout the print
job due to the system’s ability to autonomously maintain viscosity within
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The Perfect Combo

Automatic Packer Get Peak Performance
Bobst’s new Speedpack automatic
From Your Equipment
with Matched
packer is suitable for the Expertfold
145/165, Expertfold 170-350 and
Component
Masterfold 170-350 and can handle all
types of boxes, whether corrugated
Sets
or litho-laminated, from straight-
line, 4&6 corners, to crash-lock
bottom. Folded and glued boxes
are automatically counted, stacked
and banded perfectly, delivered and
ready for palletization. Pierre Binggeli,
Product Line Director Folder-gluers
at Bobst said: “With Speedpack,
converters can realize the full potential
of their Bobst folding-gluing lines in Providing the highest possible number operator and the risk of injury, including
terms of both quality and productivity. of batches per hour and with very repetitive strain injury, is removed. Nothing’s more
This novel innovation combines a short setup times, it can increase Highly ergonomic, Speedpack is easy
rewarding
range of Bobst patented features folding-gluing line productivity by up and safe to use on the production
designed to take the strain out of the to 25%, without compromising box floor. Large clear safety doors provide
than a couple
packing process and reduce waste, quality. The automated process complete access and visibility to the made for each
while at the same time optimizing eliminates the need for machine whole machine for setting and other. That’s why
operational accuracy and efficiency.” operators to bundle batches together production. Meanwhile, the Bobst the engineers at ARC
The new packer brings a multitude and carry heavy loads to offline Human Machine Interface (HMI) International have focused
of benefits to operators and enhances bundle-strapping machines. Workload integrated into Speedpack allows their skills and talents on
the return on investment for is reduced by up to 60% as the settings to be fully automated, making
crafting perfect matches between
manufacturers and converters. complete line can be managed by one handling of repeat orders simple and
the components that must work in
fast – job changeovers can take place
within 10 minutes. Binggeli added:
tandem on your flexo folder gluers and die-cutters:
“SPEEDPACK is a versatile peripheral
• Anilox Rollers and Ink Chambers
that provides converters and
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across the workflow, helping them to • Glue and Meter Rollers
become more flexible and agile –
You can achieve the press speeds and print quality you
critical in today’s fast-paced industry.” For The Corrugated Market need to fill your most demanding orders by pairing your
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product showcase
Short Run Box Making

The AutoBox AB310 from Kolbus Autobox is an all-in-one,
compact boxmaker that slots and creases, slits to length
and width, in order to make a variety of boxes. This versatile
auto-set machine converts corrugated board up to 102 inches
wide by unlimited length, making it the ideal machine for
e-commerce style boxes for e-retailers. The AB 310 is the
first new machine since AutoBox became part of the
Kolbus Group. The machine is fitted with 20-inch slotting amount of labor required on the machine. For digital print
knives as standard but can also be fitted with slotting and coding, the AB310 also has the option of the DP300,
knives from 8-inch up to 27-inch to increase the size range an inline single color digital print module with self-cleaning
of boxes that can be produced. “With a run speed of up to head. It offers a 11-inch x unlimited length printing area and
400 boxes per hour – depending on box style and size – set up is completed in as little as 60 seconds with
and fast auto-set technology, the AB310 is an ideal previously saved art work. “Using this digital print head,
machine to efficiently produce your short run boxmaking there is no more need for stereos or lengthy clean down
jobs,” said Greg Bird, Managing Director, Kolbus Autobox. times requiring water and cleaning solution,” adds Bird.
The machine can convert heavy duty board as standard “This is a perfect addition to our range of equipment.
(up to 12mm) and also has the option of being fitted with a A joint project with R&D in both the UK and Germany, this
pair of auto-set male/female creasing wheels. One pair of machine is new from the ground up. We have taken some
crease wheels follow the end of the slot to provide width of the best features of the existing AutoBox equipment
panel creasing. The second pair is used for high-value and pulled them together in this new offering. The first
boxes, drop down panels in pallet boxes and multi-depth few machines have already been sold, which shows the
boxes. The machine also has intelligent powered line groundswell of ongoing support from the corrugated
cutters to remove waste on widths or glue flaps and an industry for our short run solutions.”
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the Table-Feed TF300, which sits at the front of the

boxmaker. It is a servo driven semi-automatic feeder with a
number of high friction drive belts that pull the bottom
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Unitizer Material Color Control

EAM-Mosca Corp.’s new CTV-SoniXs® all-electric
compression unitizer is designed to allow high throughput Handling Line ABB has launched its latest generation of Color Control with new features
that improve overall quality and enable faster color matching, making it
when strapping units requiring closer strap spacing, a easier for operators of all levels to match specifications and eliminate the
higher number of straps per unit or more units per hour. A.G. Stacker introduced new equipment and digital guesswork normally associated with shading. The upgraded automated
It combines the proven technologies, speed, reliability technology at SuperCorrExpo 2021, including the fully Color Control for QCS800xA is a powerful tool for paper mills that make
and longevity of previous EAM-Mosca SoniXs unitizers, electric eSERIES line, AR, VR, and digital twin technologies, colored board, paper and tissue products – from whites and pastels
with a newly engineered narrow SoniXs ultrasonic head. and the new A.G. mobile app. The eSERIES solutions to dark shades – to help reduce color variability, dye usage and costly
The new strap head allows for up to five strapping heads are engineered without pits, pneumatics, or hydraulics, rejects associated with off-shade production. The system uses ABB’s
with strap spacings as close as 9 inches and can be placed preparing the way for a complete digital transformation High-Performance Color Measurement – said to be the first LED-based
at spacings of 9, 9, 23.5 and 15 inches. Three straps can of A.G. systems. Using digital technology, SuperCorrExpo continuous color measurement device on the market – and combines it
be applied within 18 inches in a single hit, and up to five attendees interacted with the new eSERIES equipment: with Multivariable Color Control to establish full shade property insight
straps can be spaced as wide as 56 inches. The benefit the eBREAK bundle breaker, eZF load former, eTAMP and traceablity. It stabilizes sheet color faster by using control algorithms,
is a higher percentage of single hit units, enabling the ServoTamp, and eXT front end. The patented and/or based on advanced models rooted in the Kubelka-Munk theory of paper coloring. The new functionalities build on a
system to approach peak production levels for a wider patent pending high-speed systems are engineered to renowned control package, particularly when it comes to more powerful shade change capabilities, including improved
range of unit variation and strapping requirements. increase safety, productivity, and connectivity for dye state visualization, shade change selection and boost control. It features an enhanced operator user interface
The narrow SoniXs sealing head on the CTV-SoniXs is converters nationwide. The DSS Divert & Separate system for faster responsiveness, with less system lag, improved data graphic interactions and faceplate control-state and
a reconfiguration of the current SoniXs unitizer head was another digital twin station that SuperCorrExpo interlock-condition awareness. Designed for customers already using ABB’s High Performance Color Sensor and those
which has been a vital component of the Mosca unitizer attendees discovered. With the swipe of a finger and considering a new/replacement color sensor for Smart Color, this is an important tool for mills facing a challenge in color
program for over a decade. Customers can expect all the management, whether that be reaching shade targets, facing excessive recalls or reject levels, or spending too much
performance and reliability of the current unitizer head manual resource on color management. The system capability makes for even higher
while accommodating the required strap patterns of small color property awareness because of the higher sampling rate for control. If paired
loads with a single platen hit. This ability is essential given with ABB’s latest color measurement, it provides feedback control with a high signal
ABB
the increase in e-commerce shipments and related small to noise ratio, hence feedback error is reduced and less noise is fed back through the
www.abb.com
box demand. The resulting combination of higher unit controller, achieving truer color process control and less noise influence.
throughput and less stable units requires more straps to
maintain unit load integrity. The CTV-SoniXs maximizes
the throughput of this changing product mix. It includes all
the popular features and options offered across the EAM-
Mosca unitizer portfolio, including:
n Mosca SoniXs ultrasonic sealing system for zero the push of a button, the DSS, along with the eTAMP
warmup, emission-free high strength sealing of a full ServoTamp, allow stacker adjustments at full production
range of PET and PP strapping, with a working life of speeds, fast setups and an order recipe recall system.
many millions of cycles Using the new A.G. mobile app, combined with AR
n Single hit production of up to 220 units per hour technology, booth attendees explored these new systems
n Electric compression, infinitely adjustable from touch to using their mobile phones. The mobile app empowers
8,000 pounds A.G. customers with important equipment information,
n Precise, long- maintenance, and training in the palm of their hand. In
lived dual strand addition, the A.G. team gave demonstrations of their
tangential chain AR-assisted service options, using the new augmented
driven conveyor reality headset for remote support. Joe Wunder, President
n Mosca Trak of A.G. Stacker, stated, “A.G. is committed to a digital
diagnostics transformation where engineering, design, service,
n Advanced production, training, and operations all are connected
platen safety and available anywhere, at any time. We are confident
system with ZES our expanded equipment, technology and service
n Additional options will help converters nationwide stay competitive
options and move forward in their own digital transformations.
that allow This is the
customers to technology of the FOR MORE INFORMATION
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build a unitizer future, and the
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product showcase
Pneumatic Brake
In 2017, Renova began to research new technology that
would improve every phase of the paper handling line, from
roll preparation to splicing, passing through start-up and
braking. The idea was born to interpose a regenerative
motor between the reel and the pneumatic brake and
invented and patented an energy-recovery hybrid brake:
Revolution. The multidisc pneumatic brake and the energy
recovery motor work in tandem, guaranteeing the required
braking performances. Thanks to the electrical axis, the
system can also detect and avoid slippage by checking the integrated system also includes an
different rpm between the left and right side of the reel. intuitive and easy to use control
Revolution ensures the automated tensioning of rolls of any panel that enables a direct dialog
size. Consequently, it prevents injuries by eliminating the with the production systems in the
manual intervention of the operator. To prevent paper ERP. The user-interface has a color
tearing, it accelerates the roll during the launching phase touchscreen that can be set in
and assists in overcoming initial inertia so that the splicing multiple languages. Revolution is
can proceed without major slowdowns, improving paper 100% plug & play. An easy and fast installation is always
quality and preventing waste, a fundamental goal for ensured as it is provided with customizable flange that
safeguarding the plant’s economy as well as for the allows it to retrofit on all roll stands with different shaft or
planet’s ecology. Usually, more than 1kW of excess energy chuck configurations.
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Increased transportation costs across North America is another

are able to gradually pass most of the

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DOUG MULLER, PAT

Doug Muller and AICC Chairman Gene Marino

He and the entire

His goal has always been to ensure

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REVIEWING GOOD Safety should be presented in such a way that everyone

DURING A PANDEMIC In this article, I want to review the

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DIRECT TO CORRUGATED • LITHO QUALITY GRAPHIC REPRODUCTION

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PTIME AUTOMATION ABOUT

PERFORMANCE corrugator has the potential to cause

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important information related to

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UNITIZING particularly those that feed two blanks

Pattern and Height

rate at which layers can be handled,

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pallets by default without confirming

Truck Load Efficiency In order to take advantage of

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A surprising number of bundles and unit

Why wait for

the news to be calipers are available, even from the

– insist on retaining current unitizing operations. He is currently the principal

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Lena Sharesky (Young Professional Liaison)

Division Chair Emeritus & Awards Chair

TAPPI/AICC Chicago TAPPI Chicago TAPPI TAPPI President & CEO

Board of Directors Jeneane Vilardi