Company Facts
The 3 groups of people that our company works to make a difference for.
Who are our customers, our associates, and our community?
A common misnomer for corrugated packaging - this term is heavily frowned upon at Welch Packaging.
What is cardboard?
Two opposite name for the ends of a corrugator, describing the amount of water content used on each side.
What are the wet end and the dry end?
Current Chief Operating Officer, this associate has worked in numerous positions in the past 12 years.
Who is Brock Welch?
The phrase that represents the cornerstone of our company mission, often abbreviated to 'UCE'.
What is the Ultimate Corrugated Experience?
The total number of Welch business units operating today.
What is 25?
A material made from corrugated and water during the recycling and paper-making process.
What is pulp?
A Welch associate since 1992, this person sends inspirational emails from the Elkhart Design dept.
Who is Brian 'Wiz' Wisner?
A common sign-off by President and CEO, Scott Welch, this phrase encourages associates to succeed in a team-like fashion.
What is 'LET'S WIN!'?
The original number of employees that started out working at Elkhart Container in 1985.
What is 4?
This measurement of box strength is determined by the Edge Crush test.
What is compression strength?
A guiding principle, this phrase indicates an unpromising fate for those who venture outside of their core business.
What is Dabblers Die?
The two most common coatings used for food services, industrial, and perishables.
What are Michelman and Wax coatings?
A Graphics associate that works on THIS machine. He was also the GM winner in 2023.
Who is Javier Osuerga?
A double-wall replacement for C flute, this flute size offers a better print surface but requires a longer lead time.
What is EB Flute?