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The company also has BHS Corrugated lines to supply flat sheets to their five converting operations. “Part of our value statement is learn, risk, grow and serve. This means the organization must invest in its peo- ple as well. A successful mix comes from integrating the best of both: “great equipment along with a total pro- ductive maintenance program only works if you have the right people as well,” Widera said. “You need to have your team members properly trained and you have to keep the equipment in the best possible condition so crews can meet and adhere to all customer requirements. These are also part of our business model.” For the California Box Groups five companies, investing in people means creating a cohesive team atmosphere in
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.
which every team member can feel confident in having a say in overcoming issues, improving productivity process- es and achieving operation excellence. The team concept runs throughout the company and is taught and continually practiced within the CalBox Group. Management believes continual improvement is everyone’s responsibility and in everyone’s best interest. Each machine center holds inter- active team meetings. The plant sponsors machine center and shift bonuses to help keep the crews motivated. Goals are established and when they are met, employees are rewarded and performance is celebrated. For the EMBA crews these goals are consistently being raised as pro- duction continues to thrive. Widera stresses the importance of supporting employ- ees, especially for a job well done. “It’s becoming very dif- ficult to find talent in the industry who have the knowledge of new machine technology and ideas of where a compa- ny can grow in the future. Once you find them, they’re truly worth holding onto,” says Chris Widera. Practicing what it preaches, CalBox has already demon- strated their commitment to EMBA with the most recent purchase for a machine for its Santa Fe Springs location focusing on the EMBA’s capabilities for customers with high-graphic products requiring problem solving ideas. The philosophy of continuous learning and adaptation has treated the company well. It seems that good things can come using the on time, with quality and no excuses practices.
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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