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As the capability to make industrial machines more intelligent improves, there are now more reasons than ever to invest in technologies that will future-proof your equipment. The retirement of many veteran machine operators coinciding with the influx of new, undertrained workers is at the root of many headaches for converters today. An increase in unplanned […]
Article first published in the April 2020 issue of Board Converting News About Premier Packaging Premier Packaging began in 1994 in Louisville, Kentucky, as a single sheet plant. Increasing demand from the Indianapolis/Chicago region led the company to open its new facility in Indianapolis in 2016. From an order-quantity standpoint, the Indianapolis plant is far […]
Operator shortages, outdated technology and the demand for high quality boxes are all known production challenges that have affected Box Makers for years. However, due to COVID-19 and the multiple ripple effects of the 2020 pandemic, unanticipated complications and increased severity of existing challenges have caused concern for many Corrugated Converters around the world. Now […]
There are multiple quality Flexo Folder Gluer (FFG) manufacturers in the market, but not every machine offers the features you need to produce the boxes in your current or aspiring order mix, efficiently and economically. Auditing your print jobs and process aspirations is the key to understanding what machine features you’ll need to achieve your […]
GLEN ARM, MD, May 5, 2020— SUN Automation Group®, a leading global provider of innovative equipment to the corrugated industry, celebrates 35 years of continuous operation this week. The company, founded in 1985, plans to virtually celebrate its 35 years with its employee-owners around the globe and continuing to provide the highest level of support […]
–Company’s No-Contract Service Program Highlights SUN’s Customer-Centric Approach– Glen Arm, MD— As a leading global provider of innovative solutions to the corrugated industry, SUN Automation Group® remains fully operational, offering on-site, remote and online diagnostic, repairs, surveys, assessments, troubleshooting and more for Latitude Machinery Corporation (LMC) equipment, SUN/Langston equipment and other OEMs machinery to support its […]
As corrugated packaging designs become more intricate in request, the die cut section of your converting machine can make the difference between a corrugated POP and a corrugated FLOP. Whether it be automatic packaging lines, trays, retail ready packaging, or display work, high quality corrugated design requires a persistent eye on perfection. A die cut […]
For a higher level of precision, consistency and repeatability, SUN Automation Group’s MicroGrind ® Die Cut Accuracy System hits the mark. For years, machine designers attempted to trim the anvil with several different methods. While those methods were effective, none have been as successful as MicroGrind. Sun’s MicroGrind system uses a tungsten carbide grinding roll […]
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands have continued to push the limits of what is possible with corrugated packaging. Inside Print is one of those trends that has surely challenged converting manufacturers to achieve a new level of corrugated quality. It has also been a source of either pain or prosperity for corrugated converters today, depending on their […]
During this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, SUN Automation Group wants to reassure our customers that we are running full operations and intend to continue servicing all of your equipment, parts and support needs without interruption. The health and safety of our employees is of utmost importance and SUN has taken the necessary precautions suggested by […]
