Sun Automation Group, a provider of machinery, technology and support solutions for the corrugated industry, has entered a strategic partnership with Elitron America, an Italian manufacturer of digital cutting and automation systems. Under the agreement, Sun Automation will represent Elitron across the United States, Canada and Mexico, bringing Elitron’s digital cutting and automation solutions to more box makers in North America.

Elitron opened its Norcross, Georgia office in 2017 and has since continued to build its North American presence through a growing corrugated install base and local sales and technical support.

“With Sun Automation, we now reach more box makers through a name they already trust,” said Daniele Gallucci, president of Elitron America. “What they get is a system built for corrugated, not adapted to it. That difference shows up on the floor every day.”

Elitron develops automated digital cutting systems for corrugated packaging, displays and industrial applications. Its Kombo line ranges from standalone cutters to fully automatic pallet-to-pallet systems with automatic pallet swap. The line is built around patented Elitron technologies, including the Seeker System vision platform and AiroPanel unloading. According to the company, over 100 fully automatic Kombo TAV systems are installed worldwide.

“We heard strong feedback from customers already using Elitron equipment, and that gave us confidence in both the company and the reliability of its technology,” said Gokul Gopakumar, vice president of technology and business development at Sun Automation Group. “The level of automation they bring was also important to us because it aligns with what we’re seeing customers look for across the corrugated industry.”

For Sun Automation, the partnership allows it to add digital cutting to its corrugated offering. The technology complements the company’s existing equipment and partner solutions and expands the range of production challenges it can help customers address.

“Our customers are looking at the entire production operation and asking where new capabilities can create value,” said Greg Jones, executive vice president at Sun Automation Group. “Elitron broadens the range of solutions Sun Automation can bring to the market and strengthens our ability to support customers as their production needs evolve.”