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PPC Spring Outlook Brings Fresh Ideas To Folding Carton Industry BY SUSAN RILEY Attracting and, equally important, retaining talented employees is one of the workplace issues that is top of mind for everyone in the folding carton industry or any industry for that matter. That’s why at this year’s Spring Conference on April 17-19 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Dallas, Texas, the Paperboard Packaging Council has selected a lineup of speakers who will impart valuable knowledge about leadership development strategies that attendees can take home and put into practice.
CPR Saves Man’s Life At ND Paper Mill In Rumford, Maine Bill Ross wasn't feeling well the morning of February 7. As he left work at ND Paper’s mill in Rumford, Maine, he lost consciousness … and nearly his life. It was Ellie Hall, Rumford’s OM Site Lead, who found him as she was coming into the mill. Bill was lying on the sidewalk just inside the gate. Ellie acted immediately by alerting Security Guard Justin Moore and Traffic An- nex team member Heidi Child to call 911. She also realized that Bill was in cardiac arrest and jumped into action with CPR. About three minutes later, another co-worker, Rod- ney Farrar, came through the gate and re- lieved Ellie by continuing CPR. Soon, the Rumford EMS was on site and took over the response. EMS continued to work on Bill for over 40 minutes and they were able to revive him. He was transported to Rumford Hospital and then life-flighted to Central Maine Medi- cal Center in Lewiston. ND Paper is thrilled to report that Bill is tak- ing steps toward a full recovery, and seeing that a celebration was in order, they hosted a special luncheon to honor the responders CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
“We’ve gathered together an A-list agenda to help our executives elevate their communication and leadership development strategies to help guide them through the current workplace era and plan for the future so they can prosper amid cyclical turns in the economy and mar- kets,” said Ben Markens, PPC President. Creative Leadership Keynote speaker, Lisa Ryan, a best-selling author and Founder of Grategy, is one of the country’s most in-demand inspirational speakers and employee engagement experts. In her keynote presentation, she will go “Beyond the Box” to show how to take employee engagement initiatives to the next level to ensure that top talent and valued clients remain loyal. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 The PPC Spring Outlook & Strategies Conference is set for April 17-19 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
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AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.
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Department and Bill’s quick-acting co-work- ers. CPR gave Bill anoth- er chance at life, and thankfully, Ellie, Rodney, and the first responders were CPR-trained. ND Paper encour- ages everyone to take a CPR course from the American Red Cross as you may find yourself in a position to save a life one day.
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114.69 129.32
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141.08 148.46
122.76 131.80
CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.
Ellie Hall (left) with Bill Ross at a luncheon to celebrate Bill and his responders.
“We are incredibly proud of our ND Paper team mem- bers, and so grateful to Med-Care, Rumford Fire, and Rum- ford and Central Maine Medical Center hospital staff mem- bers,” the company said in a release. “More importantly, we are elated to share the news that Bill Ross is on the road to recovery!”
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Vanguard Announces New VP Of Sales, Production Training Manager Kansas City, Missouri based Vanguard Companies an- nounced the appointment of Chris Cummings as the new Executive Vice President of Sales, and Sean Bulva, as Pro- duction Training Manager. In his new role, Chris will be re-
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TAPPI To Present Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award To Seyhan Nuyan TAPPI announced that Seyhan Nuyan, Ph.D., TAPPI Fellow, has been named winner of the prestigious Gunnar Nich- olson Gold Medal Award. Nuyan’s primary industrial con-
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continued growth and success of our organization under his leadership.” Sean will report into Doug Hay, Divisional Manag- er-Corrugate Converting. He will be developing training programs for plant employees to ensure they have the necessary skills to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. He will collaborate with production management and oth- er stakeholders to identify training needs. Additionally, he will stay updated with industry practices and technology to enhance training content and delivery. “We are eager for Sean to continue the enhancement of the technical skills and expertise of our machine oper- ators, enabling us to deliver top-notch products and ser- vices to our customers,” said Josh Grindstaff, Director of Plant Operations.
tributions are in the areas of quality measurements and control solutions for moving sheet processes. Now retired, the former director of Sales and Applications with Val- met is one of the pioneers of devel- oping advanced paper quality mea- surement and control solutions and
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and contributed to various books including “Paper Machine Quality Control Systems” Volumes 1 and 2 as a co-author. Over the course of his 43-year career at Valmet, Nuyan worked in leadership po- sitions from Applications R&D to Product, Business, Sales, and Executive Manage- ment in the US, Canada and Finland. He was honored with a presidential Medal of Honor, Knight, First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland. A TAPPI member since 1987, he served in many leadership roles in the Process Control Division. In 2018, he received the Division’s Leadership and Service award and was named Chair Emeritus, Process Control. He was an active member of the Gulf Coast TAPPI and Virginia-Carolina Local Sections, and served as chairman of Pa- perCon’s steering committee in 2018. He was a member of the TAPPI TIP 1101- 01 Working Group and played an active role in expanding the calculations in the TIP’s 2017 revision. Nuyan has presented at many confer- ences winning the 2008 Jasper Mardon Memorial Prize and the Division’s Best Pa- per Awards for 2008 and 2018. He is also a PAPTAC member and contributed to its Theory & Practice of Papermaking courses over a 15-year period. Nuyan holds a Ph.D. in Control Engi- neering and a M.S. in Electronics both from the University of South Carolina, and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineer- ing from the Middle East Technical Univer- sity, Ankara, Turkey. The award will be presented at TAPPI- Con, April 28-May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month December 2023
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Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2023 2022
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7.819 7.927
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Industry Total
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Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2023 2022
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7.611 7.979
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Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2023 2022
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30.9333 32.5461
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Percent Change
Dec. Nov.
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2023 2022
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Kolbus America Unveils RDG Hybrid Flexo Rotary Die Cutter
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Huntersville, North Carolina based Kolbus America, a pro- vider of innovative solutions in the printing and packaging industry, announced the launch of its latest development, the Kolbus RDG 115/135 Performance Series Rotary Die Cutter. This German-engineered, hybrid rotary die cutter sets a new standard in boxmaking technology, combining eco- nomic efficiency with cutting-edge features to meet the evolving needs of customers. The Kolbus RDG Performance Series is a hybrid-de- signed, gear driven machine, integrated with servo tech- nology. This rotary die cutter offers a versatile and tech- nically advanced solution for converters seeking modern technology, without compromising on budget. The RDG can be equipped with a slot score unit and top print units, increasing its capabilities. Since the RDG is a modular machine concept, additional sections can be added if desired. With a strong focus on delivering efficien- cy and precision, the RDG Performance series is poised to redefine the landscape of corrugated converting. Jeff Dietz, President of Kolbus America, expressed his enthusiasm for the new machine. “The Kolbus RDG Performance Series is an ideal solu- tion for customers searching for an economical machine
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Kenneth Wagner, Wagner Industries’ Founder & CEO, Passes Away At 80
Ken Wagner, 80, founder & CEO of Wagner Industries, Inc., Frackville, Pennsylvania, passed away in January 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Ken started the business in 1968 as a young man with ambition and enthusiasm. He left an indelible mark on the corrugated Box industry with his inventiveness and depth of character. He visited box plants on a regular basis and met with maintenance to discuss areas of machines He said, “There is always something broken in a box plant, and if there is any way we can manufac- ture something to make their lives easier, let’s do it!” The power of Wagner’s innovation dates back to the 1970s when Ken invented the coreless No Crush roller. This allows a bearing to be inserted directly into the wheel, eliminating the need for hub assembly. This product saves time, money and is the standard today for most no crush applications. that were problematic. Ken realized how many ap- plications he could improve by reducing down time and extending product life. In the 1980s, Ken devised a split roller called the “Quickroll.” The Quickroll allowed converters to easily recover their feedrolls without re- moving the shaft from the machine. This unique product consists of a replaceable feed element that made downtime for recovering an entire feed roll under one hour. This product eliminates the need to have crated spares to ship out & return. Fast forwarding to the 1990s Ken was restless to design a new part for the industry. He pioneered a split design for Lead Edge Feed tables. This innovation revolutionized the replacement of feed wheels & eliminated the need to pull shafts and grates. Ken’s innovation allows the wheels to be changed right on the machine even during production set ups. In addition to the split feed wheels, Ken was granted a design patent for the lock system he called Key Lok used for the stitch lap or glue tab anvils. One of Ken’s greatest inventions of the new millennium was the seg- mented corrugator hold down brush. Corrugator brushes originally made with carbon fiber fingers were a frequently replaced item. He saw the need for a more durable product and set out to make a brush with a flexible urethane spine and spring steel fingers. This product allowed the brush to flex and return to its original position millions of times without damage. The corrugated box industry has been the lifework of Ken Wagner and the company he founded so many years ago. He taught his family and employees to work hard, be humble and treat people with respect and dignity. As we bid farewell to Ken, let us honor his memory by embodying the qualities that he exemplified. Let us strive to be compassionate, dedicat- ed, and to find joy in our work and our relationships. His spirit will forever be a part of this team, and his legacy will continue to inspire and guide us. To Ken, thank you for the laughter, the wisdom, and the countless memories. You were more than a colleague; you were a father, grandfa- ther, uncle, boss, treasured friend, and a guiding light in our lives. Your memory will forever be cherished in our hearts. Rest in peace, Ken. You have left an indelible mark on our lives, and you will be deeply missed. Ken Wagner
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MHIA Corrugating Machinery Division Names New President
The Corrugating Machinery Division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, a leading supplier of corrugating and box-making machinery, has announced the assignment of Hiroyuki Kikumoto as new President. Kikumoto is replacing Shoji Isoai, who will be assuming a leadership role at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery
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Systems (MHI-MS) in Mihara, Hiroshi- ma Japan, after a successful four-year tenure as President, MHIA Corrugating Machinery Division. Kikumoto has been leading sales efforts as Senior Vice President, Sales for the North American market, com- prising the United States, Canada, and
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Colbert Packaging Promotes Ryan Hart To Sales & Marketing VP Kenosha, Wisconsin based Colbert Packaging, a manufac- turer of paperboard packaging, announces the promotion of Account Executive Ryan Hart to the role of Vice Presi- dent, Sales and Marketing. Ryan has led a successful ca-
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ishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd., where he was responsible for global sales of its printing and paper converting machinery businesses. Previously, he was General Manager of the Corrugating Machinery Division for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe, Ltd. Earlier in his career, Kikumoto worked in increasingly responsible posi- tions in Japan and North America in printing and corrugat- ing machine sales. Fibre Box Association Seeking Photos For Fibre Box Handbook The Fibre Box Association (FBA) is currently in the process of updating the Fibre Box Handbook and is looking for new photos to include in the upcoming edition. This is a great opportunity to showcase your company. Any photos your company uses for marketing and sales promotional materials would be appropriate. Send all images to jhefferan@fibrebox.org. High-reso- lution images (300 dpi) in .jpg, .gif or .png format are re- quested. Files should be named according to the following example: CompanyName_ShortImageDescription. A me- dia release form should be included with your submission. Any and all images provided would be helpful. For more information, visit fibrebox.org .
reer in the packaging industry since 2002 when he joined Barger Pack- aging in Elkhart, Indiana. When Colbert acquired the Barg- er facility in March 2004, Ryan joined Colbert and transitioned into a sales role where he was responsible for new business development, gaining
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PGD 1000 Monitoring Sensor • Measure the glue proximity to the edge of the tab and avoid squeeze-out so you deliver an accurately glued box every time. • The printing on the carton does not effect the hybrid sensor’s ability to read the bead. Black, white, plaid or polka dot, the sensor is not bothered, so neither are you. • No UV additives needed for detection saves you money, time and effort.
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BOPI Invests In Koenig & Bauer Ipress Die Cutter, Folder Gluer
sheets to the cutter. It’s a finished product when it comes off the end. The Ipress 106 K PRO offers fast and efficient finished blanks that exit the machine for immediate pro- cessing to our Allpro 110 folder gluer. And it just makes per- fect sense to work with our longtime press manufacturer.”
Bloomington, Illinois based BOPI announced the installa- tion of the newest generation Koenig & Bauer Ipress 106 K PRO die cutter and Allpro 110 folder gluer. “Ever since we installed both the Koenig & Bauer Ipress 106 K PRO die cutter and Allpro 110 folder gluer, everyone has been quite pleased at the speed and automation of the equipment,” says Tom Mercier, BOPI’s Chairman. “We needed equipment that was high powered enough to handle our capacity issues and didn’t limit us to a small- er sheet size. Our existing Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 28 x 41-inch eight-color perfector press is consistently operat- ing at 18,000 sph and we had bottlenecks in our postpress. After we visited Koenig & Bauer’s European factories to see both pieces of equipment in operation, we could see that they were top-of-the-line machines running four times faster than our current equipment. “The Ipress 106 K PRO matches our Rapida press size and allows us to handle a larger sheet. We are also im- pressed with the inline stripping and automated blanking units that are the most technologically advanced. These features provide us with high-speed production perfectly combined with exceptional registration, high quality stan- dards, and easy handling and fast preparation all saving us time and energy. Now our operators don’t have to take
For more than 75 years, BOPI has served markets in insurance, manufacturing, college and university, agricul- tural, hospital, financial, government, and non-profit orga- nizations. Demand continues to rise in those markets but BOPI’s management team sensed some opportunities to CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 From left, Jeff Fritzen, BOPI Executive Vice President; Tom Mercier, BOPI chairman; Jeff Mercier, BOPI President, and the new Koenig & Bauer Ipress 106 K PRO die cutter and Allpro 110 folder gluer.
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diversify into folding cartons, explained Jeff Mercier, BOPI president. “We’ve been researching the folding carton market and feel it is a perfect fit for our workflow,” he said. “After producing some short run folding carton work on both pieces of equipment, we feel we’re ready to make the move into more folding carton orders. We see it as a growth area in the near future, mostly to brand new cus- tomers as well as a few existing customers.” Jeff Fritzen, BOPI Executive Vice President, said they envision being a supplier to the trade as well. “There are printers that encounter opportunities that they can’t man- age, and this would enable us to work within the trade as well as providing finishing capabilities for their excess work for those who don’t have this equipment to do this type of work,” Fritzen said.
Corner Brook, Newfoundland based Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. announced that, under an agreement with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, it will sell excess green energy from its Deer Lake Power assets to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. The agreement, which benefits both entities, will better position CBPP to face increasingly challenging conditions in the global newsprint market. Furthermore, a Kruger dedicated task force will work to identify viable projects to diversify CBPP’s production in the field of wood-based bioproducts. The goal is to add revenue sources to make operations more sustainable in the long term, while also unlocking Newfoundland and Labrador’s high forest potential. Visit kruger.com .
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AF&PA Releases February Packaging Papers Report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its February 2024 Pack- aging Papers Monthly report. Total packaging papers & special- ty packaging shipments in February in- creased 5 percent compared to February 2023. They were essentially flat when compared to the same two months of 2023. The operating rate for unbleached packaging papers was 90.2 percent, up 3.7 points from February 2023 and down 1.2 points year-to-date. Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached packaging papers – food wrap- ping – were 24,200 short tons for the month of February, down 1.9 percent from the same month last year and down 3.0 percent year-to-date. The complete report with detailed ta- bles, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or (202) 463-4716. The forest products industry is circu- lar by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate re- newable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future.
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der, retired, and lived on their pensions. • The Boomers — Born between 1946-64, this hard-work- ing generation showed up early and stayed late. They were more likely to divorce and be rejected by corpo- rate America in favor of younger, cheaper workers. • Gen X — Born between 1965-1980 and seeing the downfalls of the generation prior, Gen Xers sought a work-life balance that focused on the areas of life they deemed most important. • Millennials — Born between 1981-1996, the millennials grew up being acknowledged for everything they did in an “everyone wins” environment. These tech-savvy, digital natives want to help make the world a better place if only they could pay off their student loan debt. • Gen Z — The newest members of the team born be- tween 1997-2015 values diversity, inclusivity and social justice. This group will soon outnumber the previous generations. Unlocking The Generational Code During the presentation of Mark Brothers, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Deputy Compliance Officer at RRD, attendees will dive into the significance of managing a diverse, multigenerational workforce. From understanding the unique characteristics of dif- ferent generations to navigating challenges and seizing opportunities, actionable insights will be provided. Additionally, modern leadership strategies for attract-
Ryan is respected by her clients for her real-world in- sights, high-content messages, and actionable ideas de-
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The problem for many employees in the workplace is that they don’t believe their contributions are valued, Ryan says. They are further held back by what they deem to be “old-school ideas” and they feel misunderstood by their older leaders. “From the beginning of time, we’ve had trouble talking between the generations,” Ryan said in a past presenta- tion. “In order for us to keep this employee engagement when we have four generations working in the workplace at the same time, we need to figure out how we’re wired so that we can better communicate with each other.” Ryan will offer tips on how we learn about ourselves, and how to communicate with others who may be wired differently due to the year they were born: • The Traditionalists — Born prior to 1945, they typically had one job their entire life, climbed the corporate lad-
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to engage on the ensuing challenges and opportunities. A well-known leader in the government affairs arena for more than 20 years, Dan has worked within the bottled
ing and training new talent will be discussed, equipping participants with practical approaches to foster inclusivity and drive organizational success. Brothers is responsible for HR in the Americas and Eu- rope and has global responsibilities with regard to employ-
water, credit card, healthcare, and information management industries. He has lobbied extensively in those areas at the state and federal levels. He leads the efforts of AMERIPEN — the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment — to develop and advocate positions for the US
ee and labor relations as well as com- pliance. He has served over 30 years as a human resources professional and business partner with experience leading operations, projects, and HR strategy in a variety of organizations. He has worked in both union and non-union environments and negoti-
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packaging industry on issues related to packaging and the environment, using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusiveness. Economic Shifts In 2024 What is the situation with recession, inflation, interest rates, labor shortage, supply chain, and geopolitics now that we are deep in the year? Has our luck run out in 2024? Chris Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada Corpo- rate Intelligence, provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of clients and business orga- nizations around the world. He is the economic analyst for several national and international organizations. Prior to starting Armada in 1999, he was a professor of Chris Kuehl
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ated a number of agreements to align with organizational goals. Brothers has a proven track record in driving busi- ness results through positive employee relations even in the most challenging environments. Environmental Policies We remain at a critical precipice on packaging and en- vironment policy in the United States with significant new laws continuing to be passed and implemented on pack- aging extended producer responsibility (EPR), labeling, re- cycled content mandates and more. AMERIPEN Executive Director Dan Felton will lead a fast-paced discussion about what’s happening, how all this could impact paperboard packaging converters, and how
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