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structures and dies depending on the product being run. “We really exist by making carriers for cans because cans are doing well,” says Zumbiel. “And they’re recyclable.” The competition for its Zumbiel’s products include in- tegrateds with a presence in the Cincinnati region, but no other independent can compare to Zumbiel’s sheer vol- ume and capacity, which has only grown larger since the Koenig & Bauer came on line. The Paperboard Solution “The truth is, plastics are our biggest competitor,” says Zumbiel, citing the fact that plastics have been showing up as far away as the Fiji islands and Indonesia, only reinforc- ing the idea that a more ecologically sustainable solution is needed to help solve the Earth’s crisis. In fact, he con- tinually speaks with organizations about their sustainabili- ty goals and how Zumbiel’s innovations can help achieve them, specifically, by helping them get out of plastics and into paperboard. “When you talk to a company about get- ting out of Styrofoam and getting them into something re-
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com
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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.
cyclable, you begin to see big opportunities, especially in the carry-out/take out market. And there’s always a market for convenience and personalization. It’s a windfall for us and for anyone else who makes something that’s recycla- ble and sustainable.” Not surprisingly, Zumbiel Packaging did “very well” during the pandemic, when people ordered a lot of restau- rant take-out and ate a lot of frozen foods. But this is not to say the company doesn’t have its challenges. The Employment Situation Like most other companies in the corrugated and fold- ing carton industries, Zumbiel Packaging has faced recruit- ing difficulties, most notably, hiring employees at entry-lev- el positions. “It’s a challenge getting younger people to sign on,” says Barton. “We’re in a more ‘challenged’ part of the country because we have Amazon and its $2 bil- lion expansion happening near CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a mere five minutes from Zumbiel Packaging’s plant) pulling people away from us. Leveraging the Rapida’s fast makereadies, Press Operator Roger Ayala ensures another high-speed run.
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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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