SUPPLIER REPORTS 2026 (PART V)
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
sponding quickly to changing production demands. “As corrugated operations look to start the year strong, A.G. continues to focus on empowering teams beyond the machine itself. The GO AG™ digital application provides a secure, centralized platform to create, save, and share critical operational knowledge. From work instructions and training videos to manuals, troubleshooting guides, and process documentation, GO AG™ helps retain institutional knowledge, standardize best practices, and distribute in- formation across multiple equipment lines and teams. “To help customers understand the impact of new equipment before making a capital investment, A.G. offers SIMCORRA™ Factory Simulation. This digital tool allows converters to test production runs, identify bottlenecks, and optimize factory layouts in a risk-free environment. “By simulating real-world production scenarios digitally, customers can evaluate throughput, space utilization, and return on investment with confidence. SIMCORRA™ helps ensure equipment decisions translate into real-world per- formance once implemented on the plant floor.” Visit: www.agstacker.com. AMTECH SOFTWARE Fort Washington, Pennsylvania: Danna Nelson reports, “The corrugated and folding carton industries are entering a new era—one defined by workforce transitions, tighter margins, rising customer expecta- tions, and increasing digital risk. Plant leaders are asking a critical question: how do we modernize in a way that delivers measurable results quickly—without adding complexity or exposure? Amtech Software is in- vesting heavily in 2026 to deliver in- dustry-specific capabilities with three underlying themes: intelligence, efficiency, and protection. “Packaging manufacturers know that, despite what Su- per Bowl ads try to convey, deriving tangible value from AI takes concerted effort. AI has the potential to acceler- ate and amplify outcomes, based on the strength of the systems beneath it. Layering AI on top of siloed or aging software produces slow, unreliable results. Embedding it within a modern, unified ERP and MES platform designed specifically for corrugated and folding carton operations is where transformation happens. “That’s the foundation of Amtech Intelligence. We are delivering embedded analytics, automated workflows, event-driven alerts, generative and agentic AI capabilities that enhance the people running your plant—not compli- cate their jobs. In an AI-enabled environment, schedulers see constraints in real time, estimators respond faster to customers, and managers identify trends before they turn Danna Nelson
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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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. “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- proved safety, and smoother operation, particularly for re- peating or automated orders. “The Divert & Separate System (DSS) is a patented transfer deck behind the stacker front end that automatical- ly diverts and separates sheets at full production speeds. Supporting up to 4-out shingling with fast, reliable setup, DSS helps operations maintain consistent flow while re-
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