StandFast Packaging Invests In SUN Automation, PARA Eleva Palletizer Carol Stream, Illinois based StandFast Packaging, a pro- vider of corrugated packaging and retail displays, an- nounced a mission they undertook recently to optimize their production line. StandFast was determined to find a solution that aligned with their commitment to efficiency and innovation. Founded in 1967, StandFast Packaging continues to op- erate as a family-owned business with Midwestern values. With a network of manufacturing plants and sales offices throughout the United States and Canada, StandFast pro- vides a full range of customized solutions and services that reinforce brands, drive retail purchasing, manage in- ventory and streamline costs and processes. To meet growing demand, StandFast has invested in some of the most advanced machinery, technology and software available. However, as with any growing box plant, there are always opportunities and challenges. “We put a bundle breaker behind our rotary die cut- ter as we were looking to get away from nicked bundle breaks. We were also aiming for higher throughput and efficiency of the line. However, once we installed the bun- dle breaker, we still faced the issue of hand stacking at the back of the machine,” said Jay Carman, President and CEO for StandFast Packaging.
The StandFast team needed a space-efficient solu- tion that could fit around their existing line and electrical box. “Essentially, every solution we tried was too large or
wouldn’t fit because of where our electrical box is located,” Carman noted. This is where SUN Automation Group and their distribution partner, Corrugated Solutions, stepped in. Since 2021, SUN Automation has been the exclusive sales representative and service provider for all PARA ma- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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