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social order expenses increases again this year, as mil- lions of people will rely on safety net programs. It is now unsustainable to continuously expand these threatening government anti-poverty programs and enjoy our individu- al freedoms without Trump’s federal aid. California may be 60 percent blue, but the majority of the country voted red with no higher taxes. “Our best-anti-poverty programs in 2025 is a thriving economy. Unfortunately, California and New York still have the highest state income tax and sales tax, not to mention, monumental corporate tax, California has another gaso- line tax for low carbon fuels at $5.00 a gallon and ever-in- creasing electric utility bills. “Consider: ‘Electricity prices for large industrial users in procedurally driven Germany are well above the European Union average, let alone the U.S., China or Japan. This is largely the result of Berlin’s decision to eschew coal and nuclear power in favor of renewables that are more expen- sive and less reliable.’ “The same thing is happening in California. Average re- tail electricity prices nationwide is $0.19 per kilowatt hour, but in Texas and Florida, it’s $0.14 per kilowatt hour, and in California it’s $0.30 to $0.60 per kilowatt hour. California’s renewable energy is too expensive compared to the com- petitors. This will drive even more industry out of California in 2025 just like what is happening in Germany. “Even worse, my neighbors in Santa Ana, California, an- other sanctuary city, rejected Measure DD, which would have allowed noncitizens to vote, by a 62-38 margin in November 2024. Non-citizens voting is like an imposter replacing an elected official and, say, casting a vote to in- crease taxes. Those who support non-citizen voting, re- gardless of party affiliation, have no claim to support the rule of law. The left’s political system is either funded by taxpayers or ignored by prosecutors. Furthermore, cat- alyst business leaders have withdrawn from the public square over the last decade or so and are dealing with oz-like authority elites or their lobbyists. Our top order now is to re-engage as business statesmen, and promote the constitution’s interests, not thrones or altars. “In 2025, the Cal Box Group of companies will contin- ue to practice sound business and social fundamentals (as written in my latest book) with cautious optimism. Thus, the year’s highlights are to partner and purchase over- priced proven technology with another flexo folder gluer, printing plate washer, install a heavy duty die cutter, ex- pand another 50,000 sq. ft. for a WIP (work in progress) warehouse, etc. “All these abilities of adaptability and purchasing power are based in the best interest of our loyal employees, cus- tomers and suppliers because we care about connecting with people in ways that make their lives better. “Finally, to endeavor a livelihood in our amazing So. Cal climate while living in a safe community is never assumed, but definitely appreciated this year.”
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 40 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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