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      • P-SERIES JUMBO
    • PARA Srl
      • Pallet Inserter
      • PARA Crab System
      • Vertical Work-In-Progress
      • Vacuum Overhead Stacker
      • Pre-Feeder
      • Eleva Palletizer
    • Kolbus
      • BX Motion Pro
      • Kolbus RDG Performance Series 115
      • Kolbus RDS Graphics Series 115
    • Domino X630i
    • Machine Rebuilds
    • All SUN Products
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    • SunSet® 3.0 Computer Control System
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Blog

Explore the latest insights, innovations, and expert perspectives on corrugated manufacturing, converting, automation, and industry trends from SUN Automation Group®.

Manufacturing Safety: Where Equipment, Process, and Training Failures Actually Start

Filed Under: Blog, Safety & Reliability, Service
April 20, 2026

Manufacturing safety incidents are often attributed to operator error or training gaps. When something goes wrong on the plant floor, many organizations’ first question is whether the operator followed procedures …

Read moreManufacturing Safety: Where Equipment, Process, and Training Failures Actually Start

What’s Really Driving Sustainability Gains in Corrugated Plants?

Filed Under: Blog, Industry Trends
March 3, 2026

From precision equipment to machine data, operational performance is becoming the biggest driver of sustainable corrugated production. Sustainability in corrugated manufacturing is increasingly driven by operational performance. While corrugated packaging …

Read moreWhat’s Really Driving Sustainability Gains in Corrugated Plants?

A New Era of Smart Corrugated Manufacturing

Filed Under: Blog, IIoT, Industry Trends
February 2, 2026

The corrugated industry is entering a period where data, automation, and intelligent systems play a central role in daily operations. What began with basic machine sensors has progressed into AI-supported …

Read moreA New Era of Smart Corrugated Manufacturing

2026 Corrugated Manufacturing Outlook: The Trends Reshaping Box Plants Worldwide 

Filed Under: Blog, Industry Trends, News
December 18, 2025

Demand for packaging keeps climbing as e-commerce grows, retailers reset their strategies, and brands push for better print quality and faster speed to market. From advanced converting machinery to intelligent …

Read more2026 Corrugated Manufacturing Outlook: The Trends Reshaping Box Plants Worldwide 

Proven Performance: Paige Company Embraces Innovation

Filed Under: Blog, Converting, News
March 7, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of packaging, only the most innovative and adaptable can thrive. Nowhere is this more evident than in the New York City metropolitan area, where the stakes …

Read moreProven Performance: Paige Company Embraces Innovation

StandFast Packaging Invests In SUN Automation, PARA Eleva Palletizer

Filed Under: Blog
September 9, 2024

Carol Stream, Illinois based StandFast Packaging, a provider of corrugated packaging and retail displays, announced a mission they undertook recently to optimize their production line. StandFast was determined to find …

Read moreStandFast Packaging Invests In SUN Automation, PARA Eleva Palletizer

The Past, Present, and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

Filed Under: Blog, Converting
July 15, 2024

Die cutting has long been a cornerstone in package manufacturing, playing a pivotal role in producing boxes efficiently and accurately. But what are the origins of this process and how …

Read moreThe Past, Present, and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

AI, Manufacturing, And The Next Big Step In Operational Efficiency

Filed Under: Blog, IIoT
January 22, 2024

(This is the first in a series of white papers on artificial intelligence (AI) released by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association.) Less than 80 years ago, producing a single corrugated …

Read moreAI, Manufacturing, And The Next Big Step In Operational Efficiency

The Conversion of Corra Gator-Boardy-Part 2

Filed Under: Blog, Converting, Feeding, Printing
April 12, 2023

Part 2: Printer Sections This is the second installment in a series by Jim Brown, a corrugated equipment specialist with more than three decades of experience. Articles will outline what …

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