SUN Automation Group®
Providing corrugated box plants with innovative equipment for feeding, printing, and converting
With a legacy of innovation, SUN Automation Group® powers corrugated box plants around the globe with cutting-edge feeding, printing, and converting technology.
The wide range of products are proven solutions for increasing production, efficiency, and profitability. With 24/7 on-site technical support, SUN Automation is known for its exceptional service and outstanding customer care. Headquartered outside of Baltimore, MD, SUN Automation has service centers around the globe.
SUN began as an idea set forth by our founders, Lou Sardella and Pat O’Connor, to create a new company rooted in a desire to provide innovative product solutions to the corrugated industry. In order to build a brand known for pioneering product development, the highest level of manufacturing quality, and absolute dedication to customers with support and service, Sardella and O’Connor banded together to birth SUN. In 1986 they officially named the new enterprise SUN Automation Group and the historic journey began. What began in a small townhouse in northern Baltimore County has grown to become one of the most well-respected equipment and product development companies serving the massive global corrugated industry.
The same spirit that inspired the founders to name the company SUN Automation, symbolizing bright solutions for automated production, continues to burn today in multiple facilities around the globe. This inherited fuel is a deep passion to innovate and provide value to customers with innovative technology for the corrugated industry. In 2016, SUN Automation Group ® adopted its new tagline, which it feels truly communicates the value of SUN: “Where You’ll Find Everything Corrugated Under SUN.”
With a strong foundation, our committed employee-owners, and a robust understanding of the corrugated industry of the past, present, and future, it is clear that the future of SUN is bright, indeed.
Committed to Outstanding Performance, Rapid Adaptation, Bold Ideas & Authentic Collaboration
At SUN Automation Group, our commitment is clear: we strive to elevate our customers, our team, and the corrugated industry. Every interaction, innovation, and solution we provide is driven by core promises that define who we are and how we serve our clients.
Service Excellence
Exceptional service isn’t just a goal—it’s our standard. We anticipate customer needs, proactively deliver solutions, and provide unparalleled support that keeps your business running smoothly.
Agility
We understand the dynamic nature of your business. SUN’s agility ensures we rapidly respond to changing requirements, swiftly adjust solutions, and deliver results precisely when they’re needed most.
Innovation
SUN continuously drives industry innovation. From advanced digital solutions, such as our Helios IoT platform, to groundbreaking advancements in machinery, we’re committed to developing smarter technologies that keep you ahead of the curve.
Customer Partnerships
Real partnerships are built on trust and understanding. At SUN, we pride ourselves on cultivating deep, lasting relationships by investing time to truly know our customers, their challenges, and their aspirations.
LEADERSHIP
SUN Automation Group’s leadership team is comprised of a diverse and talented group of professionals dedicated to the highest quality of service and support to SUN’s valued customers and employees.
Greg Jones
Executive Vice President
Phone: 410-472-2900 Ext. 130
Email: greg.jones@sunautomation.com
Steven Clarke
Vice President Finance
Phone: 410-472-2900 Ext. 157
Pat Carner
Vice President OPERATIONS
Phone: 410-472-2900 Ext. 117
Email: pat.carner@sunautomation.com
Jeff Smith
Vice President Administrative Services
Phone: 410-472-2900 Ext. 106
Email: jeff.smith@sunautomation.com
Aaron Schlothauer
Vice President Engineering
Phone: 410-472-2900 Ext. 175
Gokul Gopakumar
Vice President Technology and Business Development
Phone: 410-472-2900 Ext. 106
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUN Automation’s board of directors is chaired by Mr. Ronald O. Rauschart. The board brings vast and diverse knowledge and expertise to SUN Automation Group. The prime objective of the board is to ensure the company’s continued success, set the standard for and continuously raise the bar for the highest quality of service and support to SUN’s valued customers and employee and protect and grow the company for future generations of SUN employees.
Ronald O. Rauschart
Chairman
Roger W. Mills
VICE Chairman
Ronald W. Diedeman
Board Member
Jerry Hessel
Board Member
Joseph D. Hikel
Board Member
Ken Hoffman
Board Member
Gregory A. Jones
Board Member
Chris Kyger
Board Member
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
The ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) creates a direct link between the company’s interests and employees interests. Since SUN established its ESOP in 2003, 100% of the company’s stock has been held in a trust for employees as a qualified retirement plan. Therefore, participants have a vested interest in the results of their work and the company’s performance and growth.
As of 2012, the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) estimates that about 12,000 ESOPs, profit sharing, and stock bonus plans invest primarily in employer stock, covering about 11 million employees.
Inside SUN: A Culture of Collaboration & Commitment
At SUN Automation Group, our greatest asset is our people. Our team brings enthusiasm, expertise, and genuine care to every project, every day. Take a look inside SUN—where innovation meets camaraderie, passion meets professionalism, and careers flourish alongside friendships.
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Ready to Transform Your Sheet Feeding Process?
Take the first step towards elevating your corrugated production efficiency with SUN Automation Group®. Our feeding products are TUV certified for quality and reliability, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.