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process,” McNay says. “In each of these four relocations, strong local contractors and OEM partnerships allowed us to shut down on Friday and have the machine back up and running late on the following Tuesday. We were able to coordinate the move without customer disruption. The redundant capacity/capability we have in Kansas City and Conway helped us meet customer demand during these equipment moves.” As if the move wasn’t challenging enough, SMC also had to deal with changes as a result of the global pandem- ic. “Like most box makers, we have had to modify oper- ating procedures due to COVID-19 to promote the health and safety of our employees that reduce our productivity and efficiency,” Ausburn says. “Even through this period of constrained effectiveness, we have experienced the potential that awaits us when we can get back to running the business to our capabilities.”
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.
C.U.E., INC. www.Anvi lCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature a unique construction of solid steel backing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time – a vital dependability difference that means seamless installation and a perfect cutting sur- face. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor-Lock anvil covers, in addition to urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We provide the award winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All our systems are safe for the environment and provide proven tested results! Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technol- ogy in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning.
“All in all we’ve managed COVID as well as we could have,” McNay says. “Our co-workers’ safety is most import- ant and I think we’ve weathered it fairly well. We’ve been blessed with strong business and a lot of that has to do with the fact that our customer base is so diverse. “Generally speaking the box business is pretty strong. I’m surprised that we’re as full as we are,” he adds. “We’re running 24/5 right now in the Progress Place location. The corrugator is running 24/5 and some finishing at Belcrest is running 18 hours a day, five days a week.” Plan For Success Reflecting on the experience of relocating, Ausburn and McNay have a few words of advice for fellow box makers. “Be humble, and don’t bite off more than you can chew,” McNay says. “Utilize your supplier partners to provide the guidance you will most certainly need. These guys are the experts, and they can help you avoid the pitfalls that other converters have experienced.” Ausburn adds: “Start the planning process long before you think you will need the space and change your mind The entrance to Southern Missouri Countainer’s new 410,000-square-foot facility on Progress Place.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com
American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
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