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Improve Company Performance In Four Ways That Build Trust BY YORAM SOLOMON Building trust in your organization greatly benefits the employees, the culture, and the organization’s performance, which are all tightly relat- ed. Building trust is undoubtedly important for a company, and increas- ing the level of trust could have a transformative effect. Building trust would be easy only if two conditions are met. First, that trust would be absolute. In other words, that there is an absolute, universal set of behaviors that, if followed, would build trust for every-
The Royal Group Acquires Progress Container & Display Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group (TRG) has announced the acquisition of Winder, Georgia based Progress Container & Display, a provider of corrugated packaging for in- dustrial, retail, e-commerce, and point-of-pur- chase display customers. “This is a fantastic opportunity for TRG to expand our capabilities and solutions for our customers” said Bob McIlvaine, CEO. “Prog- ress Container is a well-respected name in our industry and their commitment to high graphics solutions and state-of-the-art equip- ment further enhances our mission statement to provide value added solutions to the most demanding customers.” Progress Container marks the 17th man- ufacturing facility and 37th TRG location na- tionwide. The acquisition supports TRG’s strategic focus centered around growth, inno- vation, and people. “We’re thrilled to welcome Progress Container to the TRG family,” said John Schwarz, General Partner at Schwarz Partners. “Their talented employees and im- pressive capabilities align perfectly with our company.” This will be the second TRG location in
one. Second, that all it took to change behavior would be to know what behavior you wanted to change and what new behavior you would like to adopt instead. Unfortunately, neither condition is true. Trust is neither absolute nor universal. While some behaviors (such as telling the truth) are universal, others are not. In fact, the same behavior that would cause one person to trust you could cause another person to distrust you—for example, risk-takers trust other risk-takers, but those who avoid risk will not trust risk-takers because they believe they are irresponsible and reckless. Furthermore, it is not enough to know what behavior you want to change Knowledge is not enough. Behaviors are very hard to change. One study found that even if you know your goal, your probability of achieving it is only 10 percent. Even if you committed, set a timeline, and made a plan to achieve that goal, your probability is still limited to 50 percent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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6 x x 8 x x 12 x x 26 x x 8 WestRock Breaks Ground On $97M Expansion In LA 12 Apex International Breaks Ground On New PA Facility 22 Helios’ Gopakumar Pioneers New Learning IIoT Solutions 32 Nominations Sought For TAPPI’s Woman Of The Year Award
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AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.
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CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.
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Georgia, including Dalton Box, and provides expanded coverage and capabilities to customers in the southeast. “We’re really excited to join The Royal Group,” said Jim Johnson, Jr., President of Progress Container & Display. “Coming into another family business who share the same values, culture, and integrity in business is very important to our family and builds upon the legacy that my father started 51 years ago.” Johnson will serve as General Manager and remain with the company in a leadership position. Shorr Packaging Appoints Michael Crowley CIO . Aurora, Illinois based Shorr Packaging has announced the appointment of Michael Crowley as Chief Information Offi- cer (CIO), effective immediately. Crowley is responsible for the packaging organization’s information technology op- erations and reports directly to Shorr President and CEO Rob Onorato. “As we continue to expand our product and solution of- ferings to meet the ever-growing needs of our customers – and in turn our customers’ customers – we are very ex- cited Michael has joined Shorr’s leadership team as CIO,” said Onorato.
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Baysek Names Sorensen Western North American Sales Manager Amherst, Wisconsin based Baysek Machines, announced the appointment of Chris Sorensen as Baysek’s Western North American Sales Manager.
operating in a safe and efficient manner,” he said. Several years ago, Sorenson said he installed a Baysek C-170 in a plant he was running. “The C-170 allowed us to move problematic items from our rotary die-cutters, which significantly increased throughput on those machines,” Sorenson said. “The C-170 also opened new markets to the plant, of- fered innovative solutions to our customers, and quickly became an employee favorite because of its ease of op- eration. The price point and small footprint of the Baysek allowed for a solid ROI and easy installation.” Baysek believes Sorenson’s extensive and diverse background in the corrugated converting industry will be an asset when working with Baysek customers, both exist- ing and future. With his “Real-World Experience,” both as a plant op- erator and Baysek customer, he will be able to share his insights and expertise to meet the needs of customers. In
With more than 25 years of ex- perience in the corrugated industry including sales, operations, and full P&L responsibility for a full-line box plant, Sorensen said he could not be happier for the opportunity to repre- sent Baysek Machines.
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turn, Baysek customers will be able to meet the needs of their end-users, employees, and shareholders. Sorensen can be reached at chris.so- rensen@baysek.com or (303) 476-8759. Visit www.baysek.com for more information. AICC Drops Latest Episode Of ‘Breaking Down Boxes’ The Independent Packaging Association (AICC) has announced the recent ‘drop’ of its “Breaking Down Boxes” podcast. In the latest episode, “Getting Through ‘Til Saturday,” Gene Marino, President, Akers Packaging Service Group and AICC Board Chair, and Joe Morelli, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Huston Patterson Print- ers & Lewisburg Printing Company and AICC Associate Board Chair, speaks with Jerry Frisch, President, Wasatch Container. “Jerry is a world class person, great op- erator and has a wonderful story. I’m glad to have Jerry share his story with us,” said Marino. After starting his printing career in high school, Frisch had a lot to share during this conversation with the hosts. After finishing college and working his way up in a com- pany, he became the president of a folding carton and rigid box converter in Minneapo- lis at the young age of 31. After a few years, the company was sold out from under him. Leveraging his relationships, he found a new opportunity in Salt Lake City. Frisch will deliver an emotional tale as he shares his history, business philosophies,
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and how he went from just trying to ‘Get Through ‘Til Sat- urday’ to going all in and creating a diverse packaging company. “Jerry wears his heart on his sleeve and that comes through strongly in this episode. I feel so privileged to sit in on these sessions,” said Mike D’Angelo, President of AICC. Subscribe to Breaking Down Boxes on all major pod- cast platforms or visit www.AICCbox.org/boxes .
WestRock Breaks Ground On $97M Expansion In LA .
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Atlanta, Georgia based WestRock has broken ground on a $97 million expansion at its paper mill in Hodge, Louisiana. The paper mill has been a major employer in Jackson Par- ish for 90 years. “WestRock’s latest investment in this facility is an in- vestment in the workers of north Louisiana and the rural revitalization of our state,” said Gov. John Bel Edwards at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by company exec- utives and state, regional and local government and busi- ness leaders. “These critical upgrades ensure the long- term viability of a facility responsible for more than 450 direct jobs and hundreds more indirect jobs in Jackson Parish.”
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Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month June 2022
munity is committed to seeing WestRock succeed and I’m thankful that WestRock is committed to seeing our com- munity have an opportunity to prosper and grow as well,” said McFarland. “WestRock is committed to delivering on the promise of a sustainable future,” said Patrick Kivits, President of Corrugated Packaging, WestRock The planned woodyard improvements are expected to reduce the use of source material by four percent while yielding higher product vol- ume. This makes our planet better and contributes to the long-term operational success of both our facility and the Hodge community.” The Hodge mill, situated on a 1,700-acre site, was op- erated by RockTenn Company until the company merged with MeadWestvaco in 2015 to form WestRock. The invest- ment in construction of a new woodyard and new equip- ment will increase capacity and efficiencies and reduce operating costs at the facility and comes on the heels of the recently completed five-year modernization plan that the company announced in 2017. WestRock has 320 loca- tions employing 50,000 employees in 30 countries. The company employs more than 450 people with an annual payroll of more than $44 million in north Louisiana. Construction is expected to continue into 2024, with a
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2022 2021
34.771 35.948
-3.3
7.903 8.170
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Year-to Date
June 2022
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2022 2021
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8.019 8.170
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Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2022 2021
2.8451 2.9436
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16.8851 17.0466
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Corrugator Plants Only
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Percent Change
Jun. May
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Month
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2022 2021
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Apex International Breaks Ground On New PA Manufacturing Facility
Donora, Pennsylvania based Apex International, a global leader of an- ilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, and metering solutions, held a celebratory groundbreaking to mark the commencement of construction on their new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility.
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• Creating a S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable but not too easy, relevant and impactful, and time- bound) plan that will allow you to form new behaviors that would negate the current ones. The plan should consider the process of forming new habits. • Execute until the new habit becomes automatic and doesn’t require thinking and effort anymore. Sound easy? Well, it’s not. There are too many places where you can make mistakes. You may identify a rela- tionship that is not critical, or the dependency of the other person in you is not important enough. You may identify the wrong behavior to work on and spend time and effort trying to fix a behavior that is not holding you back from being more trusted in that relationship while not working on the behavior that does. Your plan might be too easy, too hard, not impactful enough, or otherwise easy to drop before forming new habits. Finally, according to that study, even if you do everything right, you still only have a 50 percent probability of success. How can you increase your odds? The rest of this article will describe four approaches to building employee trustworthiness. Self-Study You could learn by reading books, taking online cours- es, or otherwise individually. Pros : • You can do it at a convenient place and time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
You must first identify specific, critical relationships and specific behaviors that you must change in them. Those could be different in different relationships. Then, you must form new habits that will change your behaviors and build your trustworthiness, and thus the trust other people have in you. Even then, it takes time and many repetitions of the new behavior before it becomes natural. It won’t happen overnight. Sound complicated? It’s achievable but requires a dif- ferent approach than what you have heard about trust. If you want your efforts to be effective, that is. The process of increasing your trustworthiness has the following steps: • Identifying a critical relationship in which another em- ployee (could be a coworker, a boss, or someone who reports to you) depends on you. If they don’t trust you, they will not rely on you. • Identifying your specific behavior that holds you back from being trusted by that person. Remember that trust is relative. That behavior might not cause someone else to distrust you, but it does cause the other person in this critical relationship not to trust you. The reason for focusing on bad behavior is because people re- spond much stronger (and negatively) to bad behavior than they do (positively) to positive behavior. Research proved that many times.
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• You have an opportunity to interact with others and learn from their challenges. • You can also ask the facilitator to review your plan. • Peer pressure can provide motivation. Cons : • You are still prone to making mistakes in identifying the right relationship and the behavior holding you back from being more trusted. • You still lack an accountability partner, threatening the retention of what you learned. External Coach You could either hire an external coach or have the company hire one to take you through the process. Pros : • A coach is more experienced with the process and hu- man nature. • A coach could be your accountability partner through- out the execution phase and increase your probability of forming a new habit from 50 percent to 95 percent. Cons : • The coach may not be familiar with the company’s people, dynamics, and culture. • You may not trust the coach due to being external to the company and knowing them for a very short time. • They can be costly, especially if coaching multiple people in the company. Internal HR Professional The ultimate solution might be right under your nose—your HR professional. Pros : • They are already trained and experienced
• You can do it at your own pace. • It is typically the cheapest alternative on a per-person basis. Cons: • Lacking deep knowledge and experience, you are more likely to make mistakes, such as identifying the wrong relationship or the wrong behavior to focus on. • Your retention will be the lowest, and so will the proba- bility of forming new habits, given that nobody is hold- ing you accountable. Workshops You could attend an open enrollment or company-spon- sored workshops to help create the right plan. Pros : • Workshops typically address multiple employees in the company in parallel.
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Gopakumar Pioneers New Machine Learning IIoT Solutions At Helios If you’re looking to maximize your box plant’s efficiency and minimize unplanned downtime, this year at Corrugat- ed Week you’ll want to meet Gokul Gopakumar, Senior
years at PHD Technology Solutions, Gopakumar started as a controls engineer at SUN Automation in 2018, where he worked on electrical design for new projects using PTC ME10, upgrading legacy products by updating control sys- tems and adding new features, and supporting the service team during installation and startup of new machines and other customer issues. Within just over a year he was promoted to Controls Engineering Manager. As manager, he spearheaded the development of better processes for quality testing and for maintaining program version control. He also trained service techs on AB tools for on-site troubleshooting aid, mentored junior team members to improve their program- ming and electrical design capabilities, and taught them to develop their own approaches to problem solving. He played a role in sales by ensuring that engineering was quoted accurately on non-standard ventures. In 2021, Gopakumar became SUN’s Senior Director of
Director of Electrical Engineering at SUN Automation Group and Senior Director of Product Development for SUN’s new IIoT venture, Helios. Originally from the United Arab Emirates, Gopakumar graduated from the American University of Sharjah in 2012 then came to the
United States, where he got his Master of Science in Elec- trical Engineering at Syracuse University in 2015. After in- terning for Rockwell Automation and working for several Gokul Gopakumar
Electrical Engineering. As team leader he pro- vides technical direction, resource manage- ment, and individual talent development and mentoring for the entire electrical engineering group at SUN Automation. His team focuses on research and development for new projects, value-added engineering for current products, and reliable, consistent technical service and support for customers. The team upgrades and customizes their work to fit customers’ needs – helping them stay far ahead of electronic ob- solescence. In 2022, Gopakumar became Senior Direc- tor of Product Development for Helios, part of SUN Automation Group. Started by Lou Sardel- la and Pat O’Connor in 1986 in Baltimore, SUN was founded on a desire to create innovative solutions for corrugated manufacturers. From this commitment to innovative solu- tions and industry-leading after-market ser- vice and support, SUN’s latest venture, He- lios, was born. Launched in 2021, Helios is a machine-learning IIoT platform that provides critical insight into corrugated machine perfor- mance. Helios’ algorithms are OEM-agnostic and can be seamlessly retrofitted to existing equipment in order to provide unprecedented levels of data and control to customers so they can optimize maintenance, access actionable insights, and reduce downtime, no matter what brand of equipment they’re using. Most recently, Helios has achieved a break- through in predictive analytics with its new failure prediction capabilities. Customers who subscribe to its suite of machine learning fea- tures now have full access to real time predic- tion of component failures and required main- tenance. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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This new feature harnesses current sensor information along with historical downtime data to provide not only an up-to-date picture of the state of your equipment, but ac- tionable information about future functioning – so opera- tors can make proactive decisions about their machines. The algorithms no longer simply provide diagnostic infor- mation about past machine performance: they’re now pro- viding a picture of ongoing and future performance. An initial case study found that 74 percent of machine break- downs were accurately forecasted within a 30-minute win- dow using this new technology. This gives operators the chance to make decisions in advance before a possible interruption occurs. The ability to provide these kinds of advanced predic- tions was previously only theoretical. But now these ma- chine learning models are fully operational and live on the platform for select Helios customers. Early adopters of this powerful new technology are already reducing main- tenance costs by 30 percent and eliminating equipment breakdowns by 70 percent. When you consider that the average box plant can expect to save $122,000 per year per machine with just a 20 percent reduction in downtime, the savings potential is truly vast. Don’t miss Gopakumar’s “What’s New Session” presen- tation at Corrugated Week 2022, where he’ll be offering a glimpse at Helios’ new failure prediction capabilities.
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MHIA To Showcase Prefeeder For EVOL At Corrugated Week 2022 The Corrugating Machinery Division of Hunt Valley, Mary- land based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America has an- nounced its new and much-anticipated Mitsubishi Pre- feeder for EVOL at Corrugated Week 2022 (Booth #201) on September 19-21 in San Antonio, Texas. The announcement coincides with an important mile- stone as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) re- cently sold its 200th EVOL in North America. “In close collaboration with our customers, we are con- stantly investing and innovating to best serve their needs for productivity, accuracy, and profitability,” said Shoji Isoai, President, MHIA Corrugating Machinery Division. “The Mit- subishi Prefeeder is the latest technological breakthrough that comes with the ‘vote-of-confidence’ represented by the landmark 200th EVOL sold in North America.” The new Mitsubishi Prefeeder ensures faster through- put and the front-of-line reliability required to keep the MHIA’s premium line of EVOL box-making equipment func- tioning with maximum efficiency. In productive use across multiple facilities in the EU, the Mitsubishi Prefeeder is now available for customers in North America. The Mitsubishi Prefeeder is currently available for the EVOL 84 and EVOL 100 – either 350bpm or 400bpm – or for any equipment that is a top printer. It can run a con- tinuous shingle of either singlewall or doublewall sheets with a minimum sheet of 8.7-inches by 27.2-inches and a maximum sheet of 37-inches by 100-inches and features a lifting device that reverses the sheet stack. “Our research indicates that 50 percent of equipment downtime is caused by auxiliary equipment, with the pre- feeder accounting for 38 percent of that number,” said Isoai. “The new Mitsubishi Prefeeder will dramatically re- duce downtime and maximize the productive of EVOL.” EVOL customers are giving the company high marks across the board. “It’s quite simple – from the MHIA Sales Team, to the Vice President and all the way through to the tech guys – I have never in my life on the converting side had such a good experience throughout,” said Richard Goldberg, VP of Operations, President Container. According to Brian Healy, General Manager, Carolina Container, “The EVOL is a great selling tool for us. Every- one wants to see it and it’s so impressive and it produces such a precise and clean box; it’s the highlight of the tour.” “Listen, we could have bought any machine we wanted but there wasn’t any real conversation about it – it was EVOL all the way,” said Adam Tominsky, General Manager, Rand-Whitney. In addition to the Mitsubishi Prefeeder, the company will also be highlighting the following: • Introduced in 2021, the MC-100 is a state-of-the-art Flexo Folder Gluer that features ease of operation CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
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ADVANTZWARE www.advantzware.com
Advantzware provides a flexible and comprehensive system to address the business management needs of the independent box business, as well as the ERP re- quirements of full scale packaging plants and integrat- ed companies. With modules for estimating, scheduling, production, inventory and accounting, this scalable sys- tem supports packaging plants that produce corrugat- ed boxes, folding cartons, point of purchase displays, assembled partitions, paperboard products, foam fab- rication, as well as distribution of packaging supplies. AIR CONVEYING CORPORATION www.accfilter.com Air Conveying Corporation is a recognized leader in the in- dustry of Pneumatic Conveying Systems and has been in business since 1968. As an equipment manufacturer rather than simply a sales organization, we have complete control over the quality of material and products which make up your proposed system. Our equipment is found in Printing, Folding Carton and Corrugated plants throughout the coun- try and the world. Let us build you the best Trim Removal System you ever had. Contact us today. Amtech offers the industry’s most innovative and compre- hensive corrugated and packaging ERP, integrated sched- uling software, and engineered automation technology. For over 30 years, Amtech has remained at the backbone of successful businesses from the independent box makers to the largest integrateds. We keep our customers competitive in an ever-changing economy with options such as custom- er digital storefronts and workflows, business intelligence, automated scheduling for corrugators, converting and shipping, proactive roll stock and inventory management. APEX INTERNATIONAL www.apexinternational.com AMTECH SOFTWARE www.amtechsoftware.com World’s largest Anilox and Glue & Metering roll manufac- turer, providing the widest selection of corrugated engrav- ings and complementary services. Anilox engraving options available from our North American manufacturing facility include elongated 75°, 60°, 45°, plus Apex’s patented GTT technology. Glue rolls are produced with Hardened Stain- less Steel and a max TIR of 10 µ for Single, Double Facers.
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and enhanced quality-control for plant personnel. In- troduced in Japan in 2020, the MC-100 produces less downtime through easy technician access via elevated platforms. Its innovative stop and start wheel feeder provides non-continuous feeding, ensuring optimized alignment and quality control. Top production rate is 300 BPM. • Work Instructions represent the latest evolution of the company’s EVOL AR Remote Assistance Augmented Reality Program. With some customers reporting an impressive 50 percent reduction in downtime, EVOL AR allows North America-based plant managers, tech- nicians, and engineers to quickly and efficiently share and resolve issues in real-time from their facilities. The company’s sales, service, and technical team members will be on-site at booth #201 to field customer questions, discuss current collaboration opportunities, and share their latest insights. “Our customers have high demands and we strive to meet and exceed them with in- vestments in technology, customer service, rapid delivery of replacement parts, and in-person and on-line technical support,” said Hiroyuki Kikumoto, Senior Vice President, Sales, MHIA Corrugating Machinery Division. Visit www.mhicorrugating.com for more information.
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.
DS Smith Appoints Tornes New Managing Director
Atlanta, Georgia based DS Smith announced that it has named Keith Tornes as Managing Director, Paper, Forest-
ry and Recycling for North America. Tornes, who has nearly 30 years of experience in operations and plant management in several senior global leadership roles, will be responsible for the U.S. operations that produce linerboard and corrugating medium to support the company’s integrated
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corrugated packaging business. Based in Riceboro, Georgia, he will oversee paper pro- duction at DS Smith’s mills, as well as the North American recycling and forestry operations with a focus on growing DS Smith’s paper production and ensuring the delivery of high quality, high performing papers to meet changing de- mands in packaging and other industry sectors. “DS Smith is recognized for its ambitious sustainability goals and meets rising demand for innovative paper-based products to replace plastic,” Tornes said. “I’m excited to combine my industry experience with DS Smith’s packag- ing solutions, which serve as a solid foundation to contin- ue to grow the business in North America.” Tornes joins DS Smith from Sonoco, a global packaging company where he most recently served as segment man- ufacturing manager for protective solutions.
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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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