Dan D’Angelo, Vice President Sales, Geo. M. Martin Company reports, “From the operations point of view, 2021 wasn’t much different than 2020. We were still in the midst of the pandemic, dealing with the new government regulations and ways of doing business, but we adapted well to these changes. Like everyone else we faced a few challenges, but even with supply chain interruptions, and a few other obstacles, it was still basically business as usual.”
“While it may not be as easy to get face-to-face with customers as it was pre-pandemic, we have maintained very strong and consistent communications with our customers. In person when we can, and when it’s not possible to be face-to-face, we’ve adapted our means of communication so we can still deliver the outstanding attention, service and support our loyal customers have relied on for over 90 years.”
“Everyone was a bit nervous in mid-2020 not knowing how things would pan out and what the new normal was going to be. Then in the 4th quarter of 2020 we began to experience a very strong demand in both the domestic and international markets. This carried over into and throughout 2021 and is continuing into 2022. Sales were and continue to be very strong. We had a comfortable backlog coming into 2021 and we’re entering 2022 with an even stronger backlog.”
“Throughout the changes and issues the pandemic has brought about, like many manufactures on both the equipment and boxmaker sides, we continued to meet our customer obligations and expectations for service and delivery. We had a very strong year, and we are very pleased.”
“Even with the robust demand for our products, we have been able to maintain and even increase our dedication to R&D. In 2022 we look forward to some new and exciting product announcements that will focus on further enhancing converting productivity, efficiency, and profitability.”
SQX Diverter safely ejects non-compliant or sample sheets to the operator side without interrupting the sheet feeding
“Our Scrubber® Technology has continued to gain share in the global converting market. The LBX and SBX Rotary Die Cutter Stackers remain the preferred stacker of OEMs and high performance, quality minded converting operations around the world. Our LQC™ – Length Quality Control System, SQC™ – Sheet Quality Control System and the SQX™ – Sheet Quality Control System, which includes side ejection of samples or non-compliant blanks at full machine speed, have also continued to gain global acceptance. Integrated with our Quik-Break® III breaker and bundle line components, including the Martin/Arpac Shrink Wrap tunnel, the Scrubber Stackers have proven to double, triple and even quadruple single line throughput.”
“We have also introduced the Martin Pro Check Plan in answer to customers’ requirements to maintain their Geo Martin stackers in top performing condition. The Pro Check Plan includes periodic performance evaluations and operator training from Geo. Martin Service personnel. The program offers a range of incentivized subscription plans to meet the plant or corporate specific requirements.”
“I want to take a moment to thank all our loyal customers, new customers and industry partners that have helped contribute to a successful 2021. Everyone at Geo. M. Martin Company values these mutually beneficial relationships and we look forward to continuing to work together in the coming year and beyond. We wish everyone a healthy, successful and prosperous 2022.”