SUPPLIER REPORTS 2025 (PART 1)
AES SCRAP CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS Souderton, Pennsylvania: Jeff Dietterich reports, “AES had a strong finish to 2024 despite the election-year jit-
a well-maintained scrap system delivers. In addition to preventive maintenance, our service team is ready to help with emergency breakdown and repair services as part of our total commitment to supporting our customers when- ever and wherever they need us.” Visit advancedequipmentsales.com. BHS CORRUGATED Weiherhammer, Germany: “BHS Corrugated is the lead- ing provider of solutions for the corrugated industry with
ters, and we have our customers in the box and corrugated industry to thank for much of our success. New box plants and plant expansions fu- eled a lot of our projects this past year, and with the renewed optimism for a strong business climate, 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for our integrated scrap collection and
3,400 employees at headquarters in Weiherhammer, Germany, as well as in more than 20 countries. As a Lifecycle Partner, BHS Corrugated is characterized by its entire range of products and services, from de- velopment and production to in- stallation and maintenance. The
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baling systems. The hesitancy to invest in new production equipment and product offerings seems to have vanished, and we’ve been asked to revise several projects to incor- porate new die cutters and FFGs. Box plants are clearly planning for success. More boxes lead to more scrap gen- eration, and we’re here to ensure their scrap-handling sys- tems can rise to the challenge. “Our flagship AirShark line of air material separators had double-digit increase in units sold for 2024, and we continue to be inspired by our customers to offer new models that solve specific problems. One of the key sell- ing points of the AirShark is its high air handling capacity. Our largest separator delivers up to 64,000 CFM, and it is indeed our biggest selling model. But with many custom- ers needing extra capacity for just one die cutter or FFG, sometimes smaller is better. Our newest addition is the model AS-10, a super compact unit that can easily handle the air equivalent of one die-cutter or Flexo application. It’s an economical, plug-and-play solution to support the scrap handling needs of the big-dollar investment in pro- duction machinery. Our customers love the versatility and reliability of these smaller units that let them bring on extra capacity with minimal impact on their existing scrap con- veyance system. “The ongoing labor shortages continue to drive the demand for automation in box plants, including in scrap handling systems. In response, AES provides scrap sys- tem evaluations aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of current equipment configurations. Often, a small change can pay big dividends. For example, replacing a manual-tie baler with an auto-tie eliminates a lot of labor from the baling process. Replacing an old hogger with a new hogger or shredder will increase efficiency and re- duce processing time. Even something as simple as add- ing additional bale runout plates can improve material handling flow and free up valuable hours for employees to do more productive work. “The AES service team had a record year in ’24, as our box customers placed a high priority on preventive main- tenance and repair services to keep their production run- ning strong. They know the ROI and peace of mind that
company offers a variety of innovative Lifecycle Service solutions in the areas of corrugating rolls, individual ma- chines, complete corrugators, Industry 4.0, logistics, and Single-Pass-Inkjet digital printing. “Digitalization has been a central part of BHS Corru- gated’s strategy for many years, focusing on optimizing process parameters and improving automation and pro- duction efficiency. To precisely meet customer require- ments and stay at the top of technology, BHS Corrugated reinvests almost 5 percent of its revenue in research and development. This commitment ensures that the company remains state-of-the-art and continues to drive innovation within the industry. “Beyond its core business, BHS Corrugated is dedicat- ed to various social projects. The company’s initiatives in- clude the family-owned foundation “Angels for Children” and the “Lars und Christian Engel (LUCE) Trust,” which pro- motes technological and economic development in the re- gion. These efforts reflect BHS Corrugated’s commitment to fostering a positive social impact. “The corrugated industry is on the brink of a revolu- tion with the introduction of Box Plant 2025. Since 2022, BHS Corrugated has been providing regular updates on the path to the corrugated box plant of the future. Through the Box Plant 2025 landing page, exhibitions, open house events, and the trade press, the company has presented the technologies/services already available as well as in- novations to complete the Box Plant 2025 system. “Several innovations have been highlighted over the past three years, including digital printing, automation and digitally supported services. These advances help custom- ers to flexibly adapt their production to increasingly short- term requirements. “In addition, BHS Corrugated has developed solutions
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