In the rigid box industry, precision and consistency are everything. From luxury packaging to high-end retail boxes, the quality of the final product often comes down to one critical factor: how well your adhesive is applied. Yet despite its importance, glue training is often overlooked. Whether you're operating Emmeci equipment or other rigid box machinery, proper adhesive training helps maximize machine performance and product quality.
Industry is Facing a Knowledge Gap
Many rigid box operations rely heavily on experienced employees who have spent years mastering adhesive application. As these experienced employees retire, much of that knowledge leaves with them. Without documented procedures and structured training, manufacturers often experience
- Increased adhesive waste
- Inconsistent glue application
- Product quality issues
- Longer setup times
- Reduced production efficiency
- More machine downtime
Replacing years of experience isn't easy—but a structured training program helps bridge that gap.
Why Glue Training Is Critical for New Employees
Proper adhesive training helps employees understand more than simply which glue to use.
They learn:
- Why different applications require different adhesives
- How viscosity affects performance
- The importance of proper glue temperature
- Correct equipment setup and maintenance
- How environmental conditions affect adhesive performance
- Best practices for storage and handling
When employees understand why an adhesive performs the way it does, they become better operators and better problem solvers.
The Business Benefits
Companies that invest in adhesive training often see measurable improvements, including:
- Lower adhesive consumption
- Fewer quality issues
- Less product waste
- Faster machine setup
- Improved production efficiency
- Better consistency across shifts
- Reduced troubleshooting time
- Greater employee confidence
Even small improvements in adhesive application can result in significant cost savings over the course of a year.
Key Elements of Adhesive Training
- Establishing Strong Procedures
- Understanding the Science Behind Adhesives
- Proper Documentation
- Temperature and viscosity logs
- Standardized training manuals
- Ongoing education (like industry blogs and resources)
- Glue storage & handling
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Consistent quality control checks
- Why one glue doesn’t fit all applications
- Temperature requirements
- Glue thickness
- Viscosity & solids
- Proper tools and equipment
Glue Training & Audits from LD Davis
For nearly 100 years, LD Davis has worked alongside manufacturers to help improve adhesive performance across a wide range of applications.
Our Technical Sales Managers provide on-site glue training and adhesive audits throughout the East Coast, helping customers optimize glue application, reduce waste, improve machine performance, and train both new and experienced operators.
For customers located elsewhere in the United States or internationally, training can often be arranged based on your location and application.
For more information about LD Davis glue training and glue audits, contact us today!
