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“We offer so many career opportunities, which is very important to us,” Welch said. “As we grow, we can offer more training and development, and we want people to be comfortable coming to us asking for a new challenge, a new position or another way to engage their interests and skillsets.” Through the company’s many acquisitions, it has gained a host of valuable employees that were under-utilized or placed into positions not suited for their particular skills. “During acquisitions we discover many terrific employ- ees who have not been put into a place in which they can capitalize on their core skills. We want people in the po- sitions they most desire and in which they can thrive. If you’re a press operator and want to be a supervisor or a plant manager, then our HR department, along with input
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
from the management team, can help make that happen. We don’t ever want to lose someone because they felt other avenues of growth were not open to them at the company.” In 2016, after two-years of planning, designing, and building, Welch launched its first Fosber corrugator in Elkhart, known as ElkCorr. ElkCorr positioned Welch Pack- aging competitively not only by securing a dependable, quality supply of sheets—but also to produce proprietary board grades, providing versatility and cost effectiveness for customers. Though Welch’s core beliefs seem beyond reproach, he is prepared to offer empirical evidence. “Our retention is very high,” he said. “Since the compa- ny’s founding I have hand-written letters of gratitude each time an associate hits the five-year mark. It used to take me about 15 minutes each Sunday; now it takes me more than two hours because we have been so blessed with the people who work with us.” The way in which Welch focuses on the well-being of its workforce is another reason the company has not suffered like so many others in the industry in regard to attracting new talent. “If your associates are happy, they are going to do the recruiting for you,” he said. “You don’t need Human Re- ElkCorr was launched in 2016 with the launch of the compa- ny's first Fosber corrugator.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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