Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, DeWitt Packaging Corporation specializes in cartons, partitions, die cuts, pads, laminated corrugated/foam products, pallet packs, kits, displays, and many other specialized products . With a growing demand for specialized and variable packaging options, DeWitt faced the challenge of increasing throughput without compromising on lead times or product quality.
Kolbus America is pleased to announce the recent installation of their newest innovation - the BX Motion, at Mitchel Lincoln's Cavendish facility. The BX Motion will add exceptional capabilities and options for the customers of Mitchel Lincoln, due to the incredible features on the machine. This all-in-one, ultimate short-run, quick- set corrugated boxmaking system, was seen for the first time at the CCE show in Munich in early 2023. Designed from the ground up, it offers ground- breaking build quality and reliability. The BX Motion is flexible, taking stock sheets and cutting, creasing, slotting, digitally printing, and finally gluing the boxes, in one seamless process.
The Kolbus RDG Performance Series is a hybrid-designed, gear driven machine, integrated with servo technology. This rotary die cutter offers a versatile and technically advanced solution for converters seeking modern technology, without compromising on budget.
Kolbus America is pleased to announce the latest success and widespread adoption of its AutoBox Boxer, by multiple US and Canadian government agencies. The AutoBox Boxer, renowned for its ease of use and efficiency in corrugated box production, has been purchased by these agencies to enhance their packaging capabilities. The AutoBox Boxer is a highly-intuitive, automatic short-run box making machine that brings unparalleled speed, precision, and versatility to the packaging industry. Designed to streamline the box making process, the Boxer boasts an array of features including: automatic setup, flexibility to accommodate various box styles and sizes, high-speed precision production, an intuitive user interface for ease of operation, and unmatched reliability.
Kolbus America recently appointed Anissa Smalls to the position of Director of Finance and Accounting. She will work out of the Huntersville, North Carolina office and will report to Kolbus America President, Jeff Dietz. Anissa comes to Kolbus America with a great deal of education, finance knowledge and experience. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management and Economics from SUNY Empire State University.
Kolbus America is celebrating 300 years worth of work anniversaries from 10 of its most diligent employees. While staffing concerns continue to plague the corrugated industry and much of the country, Kolbus America continues to expand its workforce and celebrate its incredibly dedicated team. The unwavering dedication and vast knowledge of these individuals has contributed to the shared success of Kolbus America and Hycorr Machines for the past 50 years. Many of these employees have built strong, trusted relationships with Kolbus America customers, in their customer-facing roles, while others have worked tirelessly behind the scenes, to build and assemble machines in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, manufacturing facility.
The Concord, NC, based converter, Complete Design and Packaging, has installed the Kolbus MultiNova compact multi-point gluer to aid their business in providing an array of custom corrugated packaging and displays. The MultiNova gluer specializes in converting small to large sized run lengths of straight-line and crash-lock box work.
Kolbus America is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters to Huntersville, NC. Effective May 2023, the company transitioned operations to North Carolina, from its previous location in Cleveland, Ohio. Kolbus America will retain its presence in Kalamazoo, MI. In addition, the company announces the hiring of several new positions in an effort to continue raising the bar, providing an exceptional customer experience.
Kolbus America is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary BX Motion machine, the ultimate short run boxmaker. This cutting-edge solution offers unmatched versatility and efficiency, providing businesses with the ability to produce customized boxes for their specific needs.
