AICC To Host Webinar On Integrating Digital Post-Print Press AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, an- nounced an upcoming webinar focused on the integra- tion of digital post-print press technologies in corrugated plants. Integrating Digital Post-Print Press in Corrugated Plants: Challenges and Solutions, is scheduled for Tues- day, June 18 at 12:00 p.m. ET. As the corrugated packaging industry continues to evolve, many converters are exploring the adoption of digital post-print press technologies to meet the growing demand for high-quality, customized packaging solutions. However, this transition comes with its own set of chal- lenges and considerations. In this webinar, industry experts will delve into the prac- tical aspects of integrating a digital post-print press into corrugated production floors. The session will cover es- sential topics including production floor adaptations, in- tegration with conversion steps, operator education and training, color management, and setup and changeover optimization. The webinar is created with the support of AICC Educa- tion Investor HP and will feature Jesse Zito, Digital Program Manager, Sutherland Packaging, and Doug Hay, Division- al Manager-Corrugate Converting, Vanguard Companies with moderator Brian Fellows, US & Canada Sales Man- ager, HP. The presenters will share their real-world experi- ences, insights, and strategies. Jesse Zito brings over a decade of experience in var-
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ious printing technologies and opera- tions management. Joining the print industry in 2007, Jesse has devel- oped expertise from front end to Se- nior Ops in facilities with Narrow web Flexo, Wide-format Litho, Digital, and Rotary capabilities on substrates in- cluding packaging board, corrugated,
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and BOPP. He’s overseen printing, scheduling, project management, as well as folding, stitching, foil stamping/ embossing, and specialty gluing. This broad path of ex- perience was paved by process and departmental-level growth during a period of repeat M&A activity. Jesse joined his teammates at Sutherland Packaging in
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2018 during a pivotal time for the com- pany and led the addition of a second HP Multi-pass press, a HP Single-pass C550, and an Elitron high-speed cutter. Doug Hay has been working in the corrugated business for over 40 years. He started his career as a helper on a machine and has worked his way up
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over the years. He had done almost every job in a plant until he was promoted to Plant Manager at the age 38. Doug came to Vanguard in 2019 and is still climbing the CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
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