SUPPLIER REPORTS 2026 (PART III)
AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE (ACM) Indian Trail, North Carolina: Pat Szany reports, “Patrick Szany and Phil Herring are excited to announce Tim Con- nell has joined with American Corrugated Machine Corpo-
A.G. STACKER Weyers Cave, Virginia: Doug Butler reports, “For nearly three decades, A.G. has helped corrugated converters rethink what’s possible in material handling. Founded in
ration as their newest team member. Tim brings a wealth of experience with over 25 years in the corrugat- ed industry in sales and equipment, making him significantly a valuable addition to the American Corrugated Machine organization. Tim is recog- nized for his knowledge in the cor-
1996, A.G. designs and manufac- tures advanced machinery and tech- nology that improve efficiency, safe- ty, and full-line performance across corrugated operations. “Innovation remains at the core of everything we do. In 2026, A.G. sur- passed 40 issued patents, with our
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rugated industry and workforce development by offering resources to help boxmakers be more efficient, productive and maximize their profit. “Pat Szany reports that late 2024 and 2025 was a pe- riod of global uncertainty, both politically and economical- ly. As the dust begins to settle with the global issues, i.e. conflicts and tariffs, the demand for corrugated packaging remains strong and is growing. E-commerce is still largely responsible for this growth while a repatriation of the in- dustrial manufacturing base is expected to boost domestic demand. Analysts predict that corrugated box demand will increase by about 4 percent over the next decade. “An industry leader since 1985, American Corrugated Machine specializes in new and used equipment, expert ASA appraisals, plant layouts, and startups. At ACM, we understand that market conditions constantly change, as do the opportunities. “ACM Continues to market the Korean SECO Flexo Folder Gluers and Rotary Die Cutters. The machines are running with high productivity. SECO uses name-brand components for all electrical and mechanical parts. The customer selects their preferred OEM from a ‘Machine Check List”, everything from Anilox Rolls to Glue Systems. In 2023, ACM/SECO installed a 93 X 216 3/C Flexo Folder Gluer with Die Cutter. This machine is designed to run tri- ple-wall in addition to standard board thickness. “ACM had great success in selling the Torosian Tech Post Gluers in 2025. These machines are capable of run- ning Straight Line, Lock Bottom, and Tray Configurations. Machines can be ordered in various conditions from “good running” to “totally rebuilt” with a one-year warranty. “ACM is pleased to represent the RJE Magellan line of Box Makers in 2025. There are two models: the LD (non- tri-wall), and the tri-wall capable HD. These machines are ideal for short run, large boxes. The machine sets up in two minutes and can be operated by a single employee. Die cutting and 2-color printings are available features for this machine. The Magellan has filled a niche for compa- nies looking to capitalize on short run, quick turnaround opportunities.” Visit: www.acm-corp.com . Call: (800) 528-2331.
41st patent recently allowed. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to engineering smarter, more ef- fective solutions for the corrugated industry. “A key focus for A.G. this year is the eXT™ Stacker Front End, a patented and patent-pending system designed to deliver exceptional control at today’s higher rotary die cut- ter speeds. Engineered to handle production rates of up to 20,000 KPH, the eXT™ Front End improves sheet control and scrap management while maintaining consistent, reli- able performance under demanding conditions. “Another solution gaining strong attention is the eBREAK™ Bundle Breaker. While simple in concept, the eBREAK™ solves a critical challenge in modern corrugated plants: bundle separation. Unlike traditional systems that rely on a single break style, the eBREAK™ is engineered to execute variable, straight, nested, and offset breaks within the same bundle log, automatically and efficiently. “This versatility allows box plants to run difficult or pre- viously impossible orders with confidence, without slow- ing production or increasing manual intervention. By ac- commodating multiple break patterns in a single run, the eBREAK™ helps converters increase throughput, reduce waste, and maintain consistent downstream flow. “A.G.’s innovation extends beyond speed and automa- tion to quality assurance and personnel safety. The Sam- ple Quality Rejection (SQR) System allows operators to pull quality samples or reject startup sheets without inter- rupting production or placing personnel at risk. “With the push of a button, SQR enables manual or automatic rejection at full production speeds, ensuring samples for print or board quality checks can be collect- ed safely and efficiently. When paired with Valco Melton’s PrintChek technology for real-time print inspection, SQR supports detection of print defects and immediate rejec- tion of nonconforming sheets. “The eTAMP™ Servo-Driven Tamper System allows op- erators to adjust hopper components directly through the A.G. HMI without stopping production. Fully electric and capable of adjustments at full production speeds, eTAMP™ supports order recipe recall for faster changeovers, im-
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