FBA Annual Meeting Set For May 4-6 In Naples, Florida
The Fibre Box Association will welcome its membership to the Annual Meeting set for May 4-6 at the Ritz Carlton Van- derbilt Beach in Naples, Florida. A celebrated icon on Flor- ida’s Gulf Coast, the property was fully renovated in 2023 and offers an iconic experience and tranquil moments in a luxurious setting. During the first general session, attendees will hear from speakers including Don Sparaco, President of Smurf- it Westrock USA and Canada Corrugated Packaging, an outlook for manufacturing under President Trump, and an engaging presentation about Artificial Intelligence from best-selling author Sam Richter.
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Don will deliver the state of the corrugated industry presentation, a tradition of the FBA Annual Meeting. In July 2024, the previously announced $11.2 billion merger of Smurfit Kappa Group and WestRock closed to create one of the world’s largest paper and packaging compa- nies. Joining Smurfit Westrock in 2009 as vice president of Manufacturing Services in the Corrugated business, Don has held leadership roles of increasing responsibility in both the Corrugated and Consumer businesses. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and an MBA from Webster University. The second general session will feature the end-use series with insights into the important produce segment, a panel discussion focused on strategies to improve safety in manufacturing environments, and a customer presen- tation. The event takes place after AICC Spring Meeting in Bo- nita Springs, Florida, and allows attendees of both events to travel once and enjoy a weekend in the sun between events. Dress attire for the Annual Meeting General Ses- sions is business casual. Dress attire for the evening events is resort casual. Jacket required for the reception and dinner on Tuesday evening. To register, visit fibrebox.org .
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