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tener. But he understands exactly what’s going on, and when he speaks, people pay attention.” Kaplan added that Cohen’s reputation as a competitor reflects that same mindset. “Firm but fair. If he’s walking in the door, it’s because he believes he can do the job right. He’s not doing it for show.”
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Across those perspectives, there is a consistent thread: someone who does not rely on presence or personality to Acme Corrugated has grown into a state-of-the-art 320,000 square foot facility in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. Inside Acme, that same approach shows up in how the business is run. Cohen has long emphasized communica- tion and transparency, holding regular meetings and mak- ing a point to explain to his team not just what decisions are being made, but why. For example, when new equip- ment purchases are being considered, employees are part of the process, from evaluation through installation. “The worst thing you can do is put a piece of equipment in and just tell people to run it,” he said. “We want people involved. We want buy-in.” That thinking carried into lead, but on consistency over time. A Focus On People And Continuity
how his sons entered the busi- ness. Rather than expecting them to join, Cohen encouraged them to make their own deci- sions. Jeremy and Eric came into the company within months of each other, with their brother Alex joining later after gaining
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