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it’s a major part of a machine’s specification.” This shift led to the board’s choice to be the OEM sup- plier for the Domino X630i, effectively combining SUN’s corrugating expertise with Domino’s horsepower in digital printing technology. Leveraging the strengths of each in- dividual company results in the best solution for the corru- gated industry. Technology has no doubt redefined the pace of the industry. Mills remembers when corrugators operating at 650 feet per minute was considered fast. “Now it’s 1,500,” he says with a laugh. That leap in speed is matched by ad- vances in automation and artificial intelligence. Predictive systems, robotics, and digital tools have made corrugated both more efficient and more complex.
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Labor has also evolved alongside the technology. Today’s machines are increasingly automated and us- er-friendly, yet that ease of operation doesn’t eliminate the need for skill. “The training required to operate these sys- tems can be extensive, demanding real commitment from new employees, which is becoming increasingly rare,” Rauschart notes. “We need to recruit more people into corrugated, and automation helps make the industry attractive,” Jones says. “The nature of the people being hired is changing, and so are the systems they work with.” And What’s Stayed The Same Yet for all the change, some fundamentals remain con- stant. Mills puts it plainly: “Customers still want a box that performs at a reasonable price. At the end of the day, the box itself doesn’t usually add value to the product it holds. It’s a necessary part of our economy, and it’s good that hasn’t changed, because it allows us to keep our jobs.” Mills also pointed to the steady presence of alternative packaging as a recurring challenge, from reusable plastic containers to companies like Amazon experimenting with soft or flexible materials. Beyond the products, what has stayed constant is the community. Rauschart sees it in the friendships and ca- maraderie that come with decades of shared experience. “This industry has a lot of veterans, and the relationships you build last a lifetime.” That sense of connection is part
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