Buckeye Corrugated equips Nevada Plant with conveyor, die cutter, folder gluer ahead of June opening

USA – Buckeye Corrugated has installed key production equipment at its Reno, Nevada facility ahead of a June grand opening, including a conveyor and unitiser system for automated bundling and stacking, die cutter infrastructure, a CAD table for prototyping, a folder gluer, and a multi-colour die cutter to support custom box formats and retail packaging.

The conveyor and unitiser system has already been deployed to manage material movement and automate the bundling and stacking of completed output. 

Buckeye Corrugated said the system is expected to improve workflow, cut manual handling, support uniform product quality, and deliver shorter turnaround times.

Building for Speed and Flexibility

Preparations have been completed for the die cutter, with pits readied before a three-colour die cutter begins operation next month. 

The installation includes two extra tracks for a possible later move to five-colour printing.

According to the company, the equipment will be used for structural cutting in custom box formats, retail packaging, and protective products, while also supporting printed output with fewer production stages.

The CAD table will be used for structural design and prototype work, allowing packaging concepts to be developed and tested in less time. 

The J&L folder gluer is scheduled for installation on May 1, 2026, and will be used for folding and glueing corrugated components for more complex designs and larger production volumes.

Why Nevada Matters for West Coast Packaging

Buckeye Corrugated noted that placing design, manufacturing, and finishing operations closer to major markets should help customers shorten lead times, reduce freight expenses, and limit supply chain complications. 

For brands distributing on the West Coast, a Reno-based supplier cuts transport distances compared to sourcing from the Midwest or Southeast, reducing both cost and carbon footprint. 

The business added that the move will also help enhance packaging flexibility for product launches and promotions, as well as improve packaging performance through engineered and tested designs.

A Strategic Investment in Integration

Scott Fuselier, Buckeye Corrugated’s enterprise sales vice-president, explained that every piece of equipment being installed in Reno is focused on one goal, delivering better outcomes for customers. 

He noted that from faster prototyping to high-speed production and integrated printing, this facility is designed to help brands move faster, operate more efficiently, and compete more effectively in today’s market on the West Coast.

When a Box Plant Becomes a Competitive Weapon

A conveyor that automates stacking. A CAD table that prototypes in hours, not days. A folder gluer that handles complex designs at volume. 

Buckeye Corrugated is not just opening a box plant, it is engineering a faster response to West Coast demand. For brands tired of waiting on Midwest lead times, Reno just became the new default.

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