Kolbus, a global leader in manufacturing machinery for the packaging and graphic arts industries, is proud to announce the sale of a fully-servo 4-color Kolbus RD 115S, with slotting and die cutting section, to its first European customer. This milestone follows the successful installation of four other RD 115S machines in North America and the placement of a demonstration unit in Germany, underscoring Kolbus' commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
Kolbus America bids a heartfelt farewell to Arthur "Art" Crawley as he attends his final DRUPA. Art, who has dedicated the majority of his life to Kolbus, is a beloved figure in the industry, known for his extensive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and warm friendship. The Crawley family's significant role in the history of Kolbus adds a special layer of poignancy to this farewell, as Art prepares for retirement before the next DRUPA.
Kolbus America, proudly announces the addition of two seasoned service technicians to its esteemed team. With the expansion of its service team, Kolbus America reaffirms its commitment to driving customer success and satisfaction through superior service and support.
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.
