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or a fresh application for existing technology, the sessions are intended to give boxmakers a concise overview of de- velopments that could make an impact in their operations. To participate in this year’s sessions, entries must be sub- mitted by August 7.
Program can improve uptime, reduce waste and improve overall performance on the floor. This program is ideal for corrugated finishing professionals, including machine op- erators, production superintendents, structural designers, plant managers, sales managers, and general managers. AICC will also present a training: Corrugator Defects: How Sheet Quality Impacts Converting Performance . This training will examine how corrugator sheet quality impacts downstream converting operations and overall plant per- formance. Participants will learn to identify common sheet defects, understand their root causes, and recognize how they affect printing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, and other converting processes. The session will also go into how seemingly minor defects can lead to production ineffi- ciencies, increased waste, rework, customer complaints, and reduced profitability. This training is designed for professionals involved in corrugated manufacturing who influence or are affected by sheet quality and converting performance. Innovation In The Spotlight The What's New Sessions return as part of the Corru- gated Week conference program, now held on the Gener- al Session main stage for greater visibility. In this two-ses- sion series, member suppliers will each have seven minutes to introduce innovations launched since January 2025. Whether it’s a new product, an expanded service,
That spirit of innovation carries into the General Ses- sions. Laurent Sellier, President & CEO of Smurfit Westrock North America, will deliver the opening keynote, which will explore the forces reshaping corrugated in North America – from plant innovation and sustainable packaging to the future of the fiber-based supply chain. Mark Cain will de- liver the closing keynote, which will connect the corrugat- ed industry’s work to the broader economic and cultural trends reshaping American manufacturing and commerce. Their presentations will encourage attendees to think stra- tegically about the future of their organizations.
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