EAM-Mosca Discusses Six Challenges For Corrugated Box Makers Companies in the corrugated box industry face many of the same challenges. Hazle Township, Pennsylvania based EAM-Mosca breaks it down by analyzing why they are occurring to help you overcome them. Supply Chain Issues: Supply chain issues have affect- ed many industries and the corrugated box industry is no exception. Everything used for running a plant has been affected, from paper to glue to strapping materials. For some products, lead times have increased from days to weeks. These supply chain issues have required corrugat- ed box companies to adapt by evaluating demand from customers to better tailor solutions for them. Disruptions in the supply chain are also caused by issues with transportation, labor, and equipment. Shut- downs have impacted corrugated box manufacturers and their suppliers, causing delays that make it challenging to maintain supplies. Though supply chain issues are still present, many companies in the corrugated box industry are noticing improvements. Increase In Raw Material Prices : The cost of the raw material used to make corrugated packaging is increas- ing, which is another major challenge the corrugated box industry is facing. Many industries are competing for raw materials, and the supply is dropping daily. Due to the increase in de- mand and the drop in supply, the cost has risen according- ly. Since companies in the corrugated box industry need to spend more on raw materials like kraft paper, prices throughout the supply chain have increased. Another one of the reasons behind this increase in raw material prices is the increase in energy costs at paper mills. This increase in production costs has trickled down the supply chain to companies in the corrugated box in- dustry. Demand For Custom Packaging: The demand for cus- tom packaging is growing rapidly. This is due in part to the demand of varied shapes in the carton packaging market. Custom packaging is the new norm. Though the demand for custom packaging is good, it can be troublesome for those not equipped to handle it. Corrugated box manufacturers need to be capable of swiftly adapting to customers’ changing needs to stay competitive. As a corrugated box manufacturer, you also need to be able to produce innovative custom packag- ing efficiently while keeping costs as low as possible per package. Maximize the folder gluer’s productivity by optimizing your production capabilities and installing quality folder gluer packaging equipment. Small Or Single Orders: There is also an increasing demand for orders that do not meet a manufacturer’s mini- mum quantity requirements. Whether a customer requests CONTINUED ON PAGE 68
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These lamps use a unique ceramic reflector that directs all light to the substrate, resulting in 30 percent energy savings when compared with other IR lamps. “As Baldwin continues
to expand our presence in the corrugated space, we are excited to show- case our products that will
help converters provide a safer working environment for the team members, reduce press downtime through fully automated cleaning processes, and deliver higher quality output on the press,” said Baldwin Vice President of Sales Craig Black. “These all add up to a positive impact on bottom line profitability. We take the environment seriously and with the leading IR drying and LED-UV curing technology, we guarantee significantly reduced energy consumption over traditional suppliers, and our cleaning systems drastically reduce water and solvent usage.” Fueled by 100 years of innovation, Baldwin supplies new equipment to consumers, maintains and services existing equipment with replacement parts and provides consumables and engineering services, including up- grades and retrofits in addition to regular maintenance. For more information, visit baldwintech.com .
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