Taking Packaging to Heart

Built from the ground up

In 1986, partners Picciolo and John Ranone operated the new folding carton printing business with a one-color, 29˝ Meihle press, one diecutter, and two folder/gluers. A self-confessed hands-on owner, Piccolo proudly says that 23 years later, both he and Ranone still come to work every day at 6:00 A.M. and stay until 5 o'clock. "We don't miss a day," he says. Picciolo handles the sales end, and Ranone overlooks the entire plant. How do the employees feel about such hands-on management? "They love it," asserts Picciolo. "I have four employees who have been with us since 1986. [New employees] know me when they come, they find out about Century, and they stay on with us."