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He would sink down to his knees with every step to the end and then tie that end off. Your reward was going to next trailer, and thinking, “That’s one more down!” And by the way, you have to carry the tarp up onto the trailer on a non-OSHA ladder. The miracle of lightweight plastic had not yet made its way to cotton trailers. These were canvas tarps and they were heavy. It was after dark when we finished. The nice, clean cotton balls you buy at the drug store start in this cotton trailer. But there is nothing nice and clean about cotton at that point. Dust, lint, parts of dried
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C.U.E., INC. www.Anvi lCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature a unique construction of solid steel backing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time – a vital dependability difference that means seamless installation and a perfect cutting sur- face. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor-Lock anvil covers, in addition to urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
cotton stalks and other sinus-infecting items are in the trailer. Covered with dust and itching from the cotton that found its way through our jeans and shirts, we headed home, much too tired and dirty to do anything else. When I got home, my parents saw me and asked what had happened. Before I could finish the story, both were laughing. No sympathy there. The shower was one to re- member. Wash, rinse, repeat. Wash rinse, repeat. And then wash and rinse again. How many of you would have expected a monetary re- ward that night? That would have been nice. But remem- ber, Mr. Mac was “old school,” and neighbor helping neigh- bor was simply what everyone did every day. Think about what you have done for others and what others have done for you for non-monetary rewards. I know Mr. Mac would have been there had I needed help in some way. The things we do for others and the things that are done for us don’t always equal out. For those of you keeping score, remember, most of the time the pendulum swings both ways. But no matter, we should still help others and do the next right thing What’s the next right thing you can do for someone? By the way, it didn’t rain that night and someone else took the tarps off. Ryan Chappell is the Managing Director of Business Connections, where he facilitates relationships between suppliers and vendors to achieve mutual success. Reach him at ryan@bayoutigers.com.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We provide the award winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All our systems are safe for the environment and provide proven tested results! Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technol- ogy in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com
American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
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