Reno, Nevada based Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) has announced the installation of essential production equipment at its new facility in Reno. This marks a significant step forward for BCI in delivering faster and more efficient packaging solutions to customers across the West Coast.
The phased installation includes a conveyor and unitizer system, die cutter infrastructure, CAD table, folder gluer, and a multi-color die cutter — each playing a vital role in building a fully integrated, high-performance corrugated manufacturing operation.
BCI has already completed installation of its conveyor and unitizer system, which streamlines material flow and automates the bundling and stacking of finished products.
This system improves production efficiency, reduces manual handling, and ensures consistent quality — enabling faster turnaround times for customers.
Infrastructure is in place for the die cutter, with pits prepared to support installation ahead of a 3-color die cutter coming online in mid to late May. The system is also being installed with two additional tracks to accommodate future expansion to five-color printing. This advanced equipment enables precision structural cutting for custom box designs, retail-ready packaging, and protective solutions, while integrating high-quality printing to deliver visually impactful packaging with faster production speeds and fewer production steps.
BCI will soon install its CAD table, a critical component for structural design and prototyping. This technology allows for rapid development and testing of packaging concepts, enabling customers to move from idea to production more quickly while optimizing materials and performance.
Installation of the J&L folder gluer will further enhance BCI’s ability to produce complex corrugated designs at scale. This equipment enables high-speed folding and gluing of packaging components, supporting efficient production of specialty boxes, displays, and high-volume runs with consistent quality.
Together, these investments position BCI’s Reno facility as a fully integrated manufacturing hub designed to meet the evolving needs of West Coast retailers.
By bringing design, production, and finishing capabilities closer to key markets, BCI enables customers to:
Reduce lead times and improve speed-to-market.
Lower freight costs and minimize supply chain complexity.
Increase packaging flexibility for product launches and promotions.
Improve packaging performance through engineered, tested solutions.
President Enterprise Sales, BCI. “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.”
BCI’s Reno expansion reflects BCI’s commitment to delivering American Sourced & Made packaging solutions that align with today’s supply chain demands.
Buckeye has planned a Grand Opening and Innovation Showcase for Friday, June 12th at the new facility. Those interested in attending must register at bcipkg.com.
