Phoenix Challenge Foundation Launches Virtual Campus The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has announced the launch of the new Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus, an innovative online learning platform that marks yet an- other powerful tool in its Educational Tool Box. This mod- ern, up-to-date resource represents another significant step forward in the Foundation’s mission of Creating, In- spiring & Building Tomorrow’s Workforce. The Virtual Campus offers a robust curriculum covering the core principles of flexographic printing. Each course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the flexographic printing process while introducing key industry concepts and terminology. Produced and hosted by the Phoenix Challenge Foun- dation, the new Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus is a state-of-the-art learning management system (LMS) developed specifically for students exploring careers in graphic communications, manufacturing, packaging, and print production. The platform provides structured, self- paced coursework that delivers industry-relevant knowl- edge with practical course topics and prepares students for future opportunities in the flexographic printing indus- try. This new LMS was made possible by the generous support of Howard B. Vreeland Jr., chairman of Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. Designed to complement graphic arts and technical education programs, the new Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Vir- tual Campus provides educators with a ready-to-use cur- riculum framework while allowing students to learn at their own pace. The platform can be utilized as a standalone educational resource or integrated with hands-on labo- ratory instruction, helping bridge the gap between class- room learning and real-world industry application. The Virtual Campus is named in honor of Howard B. Vreeland Sr., a true pioneer in the industry, recognizing his lifelong dedication to flexographic education and work- force development. The platform reflects his belief that access to quality trade education should be available to students regardless of their geographic location. Today, after nearly 30 years of workforce development, it is likely that many converters, suppliers, and brand own- ers have crossed paths with a Phoenix Challenge Foun- dation alumnus. Hundreds of alumni of the program can be found not only operating presses, but also serving in technical support, prepress, quality, sales, product devel- opment, and leadership roles throughout the printing and packaging industry.
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SAUER SYSTEM www.sauersystem.com
Sauer provides intelligent solutions for scoring, slitting, slit-scoring, and perforating on corrugators and floor slitters; and glue tab cutting, creasing, slotting, trimming and scrap chopping on presses. New, featured offerings include FRX Adjustable Folding Rail System and G3 Scoring System: the latest proven creasing technology on the market.
STAFFORD GROUP www.go2stafford.com
Interactive website for Stafford Corrugated Products and Stafford Cutting Dies. Featuring online ordering of replace- ment parts. Also, visitors can automatically calculate sheet size for most die-cut standards.
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SUN Automation Group is the global leader in providing innovative solutions to the corrugated industry. SUN engi- neers and builds the SUN625 Rotary Die Cutter, provides sales, service and support in North and Central America for Latitude Machinery Corporation, manufacturer of Mini to Jumbo FFG and RDCs. Additionally, SUN is the North Amer- ican, UK and Ireland sales and service provider for Para Machinery’s line of equipment, and is the North American sales provider for Highcon. SUN also powers the corrugat- ed industry’s premier IIoT platform, Helios, and is the OEM source for Langston/Staley equipment parts and service. THACKER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY www.thackerindustrial.com Specializing in corrugated machinery, T.I.S.CO. offers quali- ty-made products, support services, and more. T.I.S.CO. has a reputation of dependability, not only in the product, but in service and support. With more than 25 years’ experience, T.I.S.CO. installs equipment and machinery, moves or sets up entire plants, rewires and rebuilds - all over the world. VT GROUP www.vtgrouponline.com VT offers prepress services for the POP display and corru- gated shipping container industry including graphic design, optimized digitally imaged printing plates and innovative pre-mounting solutions. Our large-format digital printing fa- cility (Digital Impact) is a leading short-run manufacturer of distinctive POP displays and signage where litho-like graph-
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WPR Services was established in 2016. What originally start- ed as a technical services company expanded its product offerings to include a machine center learning platform POWtalk™. Our analysis of video, audio, machine metrics, employee ergometrics, and person to person conversation provides a way to identify safety and process inefficiencies.
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