Board Converting News, March 17, 2025

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to get them what they need, when they need it. At PCG, there’s a saying— ‘We make sh_t happen.’” Creating A Culture Of Continuous Learning For PCG, learning and development are central to sus- taining growth and operational excellence.

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.

Recognizing the need for structured, standardized training, the company partnered with Q5 Consulting in 2017 to transition from a reliance on tribal knowledge to a visual training company. “Before engaging with Les Pickering and his team at Q5 Consulting, we lacked documented processes and visual management systems,” Matthew explained. “We relied on operators to run jobs based on personal experience rather than standardized procedures. Working with Q5, we trans- formed our facility into a visually driven workplace, making our processes more efficient and accessible.” Some of the members of PCG’s Continuous Improvement Team, from left, Joseph Guerrido, Yahir Hernandez, Jenna Newman, Fernand Veratorres, and Mekhi Mercer.

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.

The impact of these efforts is evident. The company’s Continuous Improvement department has expanded from two employees to eight, all dedicated to workplace orga- nization and efficiency. PCG also launched PCG University, an internal training platform designed to eliminate knowl- edge gaps, ensure process consistency, and empower The organization and ‘visual management’ of tooling in the CI Department.

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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