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FOL; die cuts and inserts; pads and trays; specialty gluing; and access to litho lamination. “The difference today is speed,” Lara notes. “We’re just doing more of everything and turning it around faster.” Labor, Automation, Tenure Automation has allowed Heritage Container to maintain output without expanding headcount. The plant runs five days a week with no overtime. The Emba operates full- time on second shift, supported by part-time employees working four to six hours as needed. This hybrid approach keeps labor costs controlled while maintaining flexibility. In some areas, automation has reduced manual touchpoints; for example, the EAM Mosca strapper tightens end-of-line handling and upgraded glue systems and modern controls improve consistency.
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
Heritage’s strength remains its people. Tenured em- ployees are common. A 34-year veteran works alongside employees with 20 or 15 years of service. In some cases, sons have joined fathers on the floor. Promotion from with- in remains a priority. “Retention depends on taking care of your people.” Lara says. No Longer Under The Radar Three years ago, Heritage was described as a compa- ny content to remain quiet. Ownership did not seek public- ity. The work spoke for itself. That instinct remains, but the plant no longer feels invisible. Independent ownership remains with Tom Gabriel and no generational transition is anticipated. The company re- mains focused, as it must be to not only survive but thrive in one of the most challenging corrugated markets in the country. Integrateds, sheet feeders, and independents compete aggressively on price and service. To move be- yond survival into thriving territory requires clarity of pur- pose. If a customer calls in a pinch, Heritage Container finds sheets, makes the boxes, and ships them. The phi- losophy has not changed. “We’ve eliminated a lot of our old equipment to com- pete with the market out there and we believe we’ve done that with our Young Shin Zenith,” Lara says. “We’re faster, we’re more flexible, and we’re super competitive, which allows us to always say ‘yes’.” An EAM Mosca Strapping System keeps perfectly diecut board prepared at the end of the line for shipping.
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
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