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History of Accurate Box

Accurate Box Company was founded in 1944 by Henry Hirsh, originally as a small folding carton company in Newark, NJ. 

In the 1960s, Henry’s son, Charles Hirsh, took over the business.  Under his guidance, the company experienced tremendous growth.  Hirsh’s vision led to the marriage of graphics to corrugated (litho-lamination) in the 1970s as Accurate Box became one of the first companies in the United States to purchase an Asitrade, an in-line corrugator/laminator.

By the 1980s, Accurate Box had outgrown its manufacturing plant and moved to its current nine-acre location in Paterson, NJ.  Charles’ daughter, Lisa Hirsh, and her husband, Mark Schlossman, joined the company during this time.

In the mid-1990s, Lisa Hirsh became president and maintained the tradition of reinvesting in the company’s future.  Under Lisa’s direction, we continue to modernize and expand our capacity while taking prominent steps toward manufacturing more sustainable products.

Today, Accurate Box is women-owned, celebrating 80 years in business, and one of the largest independent box manufacturers of litho-laminated packaging in the United States.

1944 – FOUNDING

On a $25,000 loan from a friend, Henry Hirsh establishes Accurate Box Company as a folding carton company. The original plant was a 17,000 sq. ft. facility on Miller St. in Newark, NJ, with only a 1 Color Miehle Printing Press, Miehle Die Cutter, and a Model A Gluer.

1950 – 2ND GENERATION

Charlie Hirsh, son of Henry, leaves Bowling Green State University at age 20 to help his dad run the business.

1954 – BRANDING

As father and son work side by side, Accurate Box rebrands the company logo.

1960 – NEW FACILITY

Henry and Charlie Hirsh move Accurate Box to a 35,000 sq. ft. facility on North 3rd Street in Newark, NJ. Accurate Box installs its first Bobst Die Cutter.

1964 – NEXT PRESIDENT

After his father passes away, Charlie Hirsh becomes president of Accurate Box at the age of 34.

1972 – EXPANSION

Accurate Box expands its facility in Newark by 20,000 sq. ft. and purchases the company’s first 5 Color Planeta Printing Press.

1977 – LITHO-LAMINATION

Charlie discovers litho-lamination, a popular process only in Europe at the time. He begins Accurate Box’s transition from the folding carton industry to becoming one of the first and most prominent providers of litho-lamination in the country.

1982 – 3RD GENERATION

Lisa Hirsh, daughter of Charlie, and her husband, Mark Schlossman, join the Accurate Box team. Carton manufacturing continues as litho-laminated corrugated was only 10% of the total business during this time.

1983 – NEW HOME

Accurate Box Company moves into a 280,000 sq. ft. facility in Paterson, NJ.

1986 – TURNING POINT

The demand for litho-laminated corrugated packaging continues to increase, becoming 50% of the total business for Accurate Box. With this tremendous growth, Accurate Box installs one of the 1st Asitrade Laminators to exist in the country.

1995 – GOODBYE FOLDING CARTONS

Accurate Box makes the decision to phase out folding cartons and to fully focus on the litho-laminated business.

1997 – WOMEN-OWNED

Lisa Hirsh becomes the company president and completes the acquisition of the company from her father. This makes Accurate Box one of the largest women-owned manufacturers in New Jersey.

1998 – UPGRADES

Mark Schlossman is promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Accurate Box installs the newest version of the Astirade Laminator and KBA 7 color printing press.

1999 – ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION

Accurate Box becomes certified for the design and manufacture of litho-laminated packaging in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization.

2000 – CORE VALUES

Accurate Box launches the service award program to celebrate employee milestones and establishes the company’s core values.

2001 – ENTREPRENUERSHIP

President Lisa Hirsh receives the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Accurate Box purchases a Bobst SPO-APR Die Cutter making it the 1st U.S. box manufacturer with this machine.

2004 – NEW BRANDING

Accurate Box launches a new logo and upgrades its capabilities with the installation of a new Asitrade Laminator. The company forms a successful alliance to produce Weyerhaeuser’s litho-laminated packaging, helping to expand their customer base nationally. As demand increases, a second laminator is installed in 2008.

2011 – NEW JERSEY ROOTS

Accurate Box receives the New Jersey Family Business Award, honoring the success of the company’s positive community impact, economic growth and the multi-generational progress. Accurate also installs a BOBST Mastercut Die Cutter.

2014 – 4TH GENERATION

The team welcomes the 4th generation of the Hirsh family, Samara Ronkowitz. Accurate Box is honored as a Manufacturer of the Year finalist, and the company invests in a 3rd laminator and 4th die cutter.

2015 – IMPROVEMENTS

Accurate Box wins the WhiteWave award for three consecutive years with zero rejected boxes. The company begins a 2+ year expansion project on the Paterson facility.

2017 – REWARDED EFFORTS

Accurate Box completes a 200,000 sq. ft. expansion project making its facility over 400,000 sq. ft. and boosting its workforce to grow by over 35%. Charlie Hirsh is also recognized by Paterson alongside honorees who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the city. Accurate Box receives the Patriot Award for building a family business legacy of providing support to employees that are military members and their families.

2018 – FSSC 22000 & G7 CERTIFICATION

Accurate Box becomes FSSC 22000 certified. This is a globally acknowledged benchmark for food safety standards established by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) that is in addition to our ISO9001 certification. Accurate Box also obtains the G7 certification, an internationally recognized methodology for calibrating printing presses and proofing systems to ensure color consistency and grey balance.

2018 – NEW EQUIPMENT

Accurate Box buys state-of-the-art equipment, including a new Koenig & Bauer printing press and two new Alliance Robots for its Finishing Department. With the installation of the new printing press, Accurate Box gains LED UV coating capabilities, shorter make-ready times, and greater color consistency throughout all print runs.

2019 – MILESTONES

Accurate Box launches a redesigned logo and reaches incredible milestones as it celebrates 75 years in business and the 90th birthday of Charlie Hirsh. Accurate Box is also named one of the Top Workplaces of 2019 by NJ.com.

2019 – CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION

Accurate Box completes its first round of solar panel installation on top of its 400,000 sq. ft. New Jersey facility. The 1 Mega-Watt system can supply up to 20% of Accurate’s electrical needs. Accurate also installs two new BOBST Mastercut Die Cutters.

2020 – GMI, FSC, AND SFI CERTIFIED

Accurate Box becomes GMI (Graphic Measures International), FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI® (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) Certified. Accurate Box also produces a new company video to showcase its state-of-the-art 400,00 sq. ft. facility.

2021 – NEW EQUIPMENT

Accurate Box invests in a larger waste handling system and 2 new folder-gluers to increase its throughput and improve efficiency.

2022- MORE INVESTMENTS

Accurate Box completes the installation of a 1.9-megawatt solar panel system on the majority of our 400,000 sq. ft. roof, delivering up to 25% of our power. We also install a new Koenig & Bauer 7-color printing press and upgrade our sheeter with double web capabilities. Additionally, Accurate Box introduces the first-of-its-kind Folder-Gluer Prefeeder Robot in our Finishing Department, enhancing throughput and optimizing workflow.

2023 – 25 YEARS WOMEN-OWNED

Accurate Box celebrates 25 years of being a women-owned business. We build a new starch kitchen that supports our 3 laminators and upgrade our oldest Asitrade Laminator, increasing our machine’s capacity by 20%.

2024 – FUTURE INVESTMENTS

Accurate Box is excited to continue growing as an independent and family-owned company. The team remains committed to the quality and integrity of its products and the needs of its customers.

1944 – FOUNDING

On a $25,000 loan from a friend, Henry Hirsh establishes Accurate Box Company as a folding carton company. The original plant was a 17,000 sq. ft. facility on Miller St. in Newark, NJ, with only a 1 Color Miehle Printing Press, Miehle Die Cutter, and a Model A Gluer.

1950 – 2ND GENERATION

Charlie Hirsh, son of Henry, leaves Bowling Green State University at age 20 to help his dad run the business.

1954 – BRANDING

As father and son work side by side, Accurate Box rebrands the company logo.

1960 – NEW FACILITY

Henry and Charlie Hirsh move Accurate Box to a 35,000 sq. ft. facility on North 3rd Street in Newark, NJ. Accurate Box installs its first Bobst Die Cutter.

1964 – NEXT PRESIDENT

After his father passes away, Charlie Hirsh becomes president of Accurate Box at the age of 34.

1972 – EXPANSION

Accurate Box expands its facility in Newark by 20,000 sq. ft. and purchases the company’s first 5 Color Planeta Printing Press.

1977 – LITHO-LAMINATION

Charlie discovers litho-lamination, a popular process only in Europe at the time. He begins Accurate Box’s transition from the folding carton industry to becoming one of the first and most prominent providers of litho-lamination in the country.

1982 – 3RD GENERATION

Lisa Hirsh, daughter of Charlie, and her husband, Mark Schlossman, join the Accurate Box team. Carton manufacturing continues as litho-laminated corrugated was only 10% of the total business during this time.

1983 – NEW HOME

Accurate Box Company moves into a 280,000 sq. ft. facility in Paterson, NJ.

1986 – TURNING POINT

The demand for litho-laminated corrugated packaging continues to increase becoming 50% of the total business for Accurate Box. With this tremendous growth, Accurate Box installs in the country.

1995 – GOODBYE FOLDING CARTONS

Accurate Box makes the decision to phase out folding cartons and to fully focus on the litho-laminated business.

1997 – WOMEN-OWNED

Lisa Hirsh becomes the company president and completes the acquisition of the company from her father. This makes Accurate Box one of the largest women-owned manufacturers in New Jersey.

1998 – UPGRADES

Mark Schlossman is promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Accurate Box installs the newest version of the Astirade Laminator and KBA 7 color printing press.

1999 – ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION

Accurate Box becomes certified for the design and manufacture of litho-laminated packaging in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization.

2000 – CORE VALUES

Accurate Box launches the service award program to celebrate employee milestones and establishes the company’s core values.

2001 – ENTREPRENUERSHIP

President Lisa Hirsh receives the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Accurate Box purchases a Bobst SPO-APR Die Cutter making it the 1st U.S. box manufacturer with this machine.

2004 – NEW BRANDING

Accurate Box launches a new logo and upgrades its capabilities with the installation of a new Asitrade Laminator. The company forms a successful alliance to produce Weyerhaeuser’s litho-laminated packaging, helping to expand their customer base nationally. As demand increases, a second laminator is installed in 2008.

2011 – NEW JERSEY ROOTS

Accurate Box receives the New Jersey Family Business Award, honoring the success of the company’s positive community impact, economic growth and the multi-generational progress. Accurate also installs a BOBST Mastercut Die Cutter.

2014 – 4TH GENERATION

The team welcomes the 4th generation of the Hirsh family, Samara Ronkowitz. Accurate Box is honored as a Manufacturer of the Year finalist, and the company invests in a 3rd laminator and 4th die cutter.

2015 – IMPROVEMENTS

Accurate Box wins the WhiteWave award for three consecutive years with zero rejected boxes. The company begins a 2+ year expansion project on the Paterson facility.

2017 – REWARDED EFFORTS

Accurate Box completes a 200,000 sq. ft. expansion project making its facility over 400,000 sq. ft. and boosting its workforce to grow by over 35%. Charlie Hirsh is also recognized by Paterson alongside honorees who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the city. Accurate Box receives the Patriot Award for building a family business legacy of providing support to employees that are military members and their families.

2018 – FSSC 22000 FOOD SAFETY

Accurate Box receives the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification. The FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification scheme for food safety systems and prerequisite programs based on existing standards established by the Global Food Safety Initiative.

2018 – NEW EQUIPMENT

Accurate Box buys state-of-the-art equipment, including a new digital press, a new printing press and two new Alliance Robots. With the installation of the new press, Accurate Box now has LED UV coating capabilities which enables the team to achieve shorter make-ready times with less waste and ensure greater color consistency throughout all print runs.

2019 – MILESTONES

Accurate Box reaches incredible milestones as it celebrates 75 years in business and the 90th birthday of Charlie Hirsh. Accurate Box is also named one of the Top Workplaces of 2019 by NJ.com.

2019 –  CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION

Accurate Box installs solar panels on top of its 400,000 sq. ft. New Jersey facility. The entire system is 1 Mega-Watt and is capable of supplying up to 20% of Accurate’s electrical needs throughout its facility. Accurate also installs two new BOBST Mastercut Die Cutters.

2020 – GMI, FSC AND SFI CERTIFICATIONS

Accurate Box becomes GMI (Graphic Measures International), FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) Certified. Accurate Box also produces a new company video to showcase its state-of-the-art 400,00 sq. ft. facility.

2021 – NEW EQUIPMENT

Accurate Box invests in a larger waste handling system and 2 new folder-gluers to increase its throughput and improve efficiency.

2023 – 25 YEARS WOMEN-OWNED

Accurate Box celebrates 25 years of being a women-owned business. We build a new starch kitchen that supports our 3 laminators and upgrade our oldest Asitrade Laminator, increasing our machine’s capacity by 20%.

2024 – FUTURE INVESTMENTS

Accurate Box is excited to continue growing as an independent and family-owned company. The team remains committed to the quality and integrity of its products and the needs of its customers.

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