Board Converting News, May 25, 2020

ICPF Continues (CONT’D FROM PAGE 28)

Board Converting NEWS INTERNET DIRECTORY

programs; creation of a program to promote corrugated packaging to attract high school students into university packaging programs; introduction of digital printing on two campuses; expansion of a packaging design program to include evaluation and testing of corrugated materials; creation of new packaging degrees and certification pro- grams for undergraduate students; and expansions of ex- isting corrugated testing and packaging design labs. In addition to thanking its corporate partners for en- abling these donations, ICPF wishes to thank TMI, Arden Software, Esko, Gerber Technology and other corrugated suppliers for the discounts and donations provided in sup- port of ICPF’s Corrugated Packaging Awards Program for universities and students. For more information on hiring summer interns, ICPF’s initiatives and becoming an ICPF partner, visit careersin- corrugated.org, call (703) 549-8580 or e-mail rflaherty@ icpfbox.org.

THE HAIRE GROUP www.hairegroup.com

Haire Group is the premier provider of new machinery for the corrugated industry. As the exclusive US & Canadian agent for one of the largest machinery manufacturers in the world, Haire Group is able to pair clients with the best machinery solutions for the best value to meet their spe- cific needs. As an operating partner of the US-based DFA Technical Support Center (a joint venture of Haire Group and Dong Fang), Haire Group delivers top-notch 24/7 pro- fessional, reliable service and support, maximizing quality and uptime. Additionally, Haire Group has been the indus- try’s #1 pre-owned machinery broker and plant equipment appraiser since 1976. HarperLove is the leading provider of specialty adhesives, performance additives, and wet-strength resins to corru- gated packaging manufacturers. With the largest and most experienced field service and technical support team posi- tioned throughout the U.S. and Latin America, HarperLove has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding service and delivering demonstrable performance improve- ments. HarperLove’s renowned services include not only innovative product development and custom product for- mulation, but also machine and process assessments, ad- hesive formula adjustments, machine tuning, detailed ser- vice reporting, and more. HARPERLOVE www.HarperLove.com

FTA’s Virtual Forum Delivers Content, Insights, Solutions

With nearly 30 technical presentations, panel discussions and Q&As, FTA’s Virtual FORUM 2020 successfully deliv- ered the content, insights and problem solving it has long been known for, despite the obstacles brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 1,000 flexographers seized the opportunity to participate in the three-day event, which took place April 22, April 29, and May 6. Adhering to its theme of “Color, Brands, Technology: The Complete Package,” sessions focused on preprint and postprint corrugated technolo- gies, press optimization, color consistency, brand owner insights and expectations, innovations to overcome printer frustrations, and student and industry member research. For FTA members, the entirety of Virtual FORUM 2020 was complimentary. “It was great to see so many people attend Virtual FORUM 2020 and take advantage of the opportunities brought about by the online event,” said Chair Hank Wel- ter of TC Transcontinental Packaging. “FORUM’s techni- cal content is peerless, and the determination to find the means to present it to FTA members in the absence of a physical gathering led to an incredible experience.” FTA’s Director of Education Joe Tuccitto echoed the sentiment: “Adding the word ‘Virtual’ to ‘FORUM 2020’ was easy; moving the event online was more complicated. It is due to the hard work of our event chairs, presenters and FTA staff that Virtual FORUM 2020 went off without a hitch. And based on attendee feedback, they agree.” Videos of every Virtual FORUM 2020 presentation are available on MemberConnect, the home of content and offerings reserved exclusively for FTA members. Members

KIWIPLAN www.kiwiplan.com

Kiwiplan - premier worldwide software provider of enter- prise-wide, fully automatic solutions specifically for the cor- rugating and packaging industries. Kiwiplan’s Total Solution delivers comprehensive, seamless real-time flow of infor- mation from sales order management to dynamic total plant scheduling and inventory control through shipping.

MAROTECH INC. www.marotech.com

Manufacturer of Marotape®, Marotape®Plus, Marotape® FPT and MaroString™; hot melt coated tapes and strings used for reinforcement and easy-open features for pack- aging. Marotech Inc. also manufactures state-of-the-art dispensing and tape placement equipments to optimize the productivity of applying hot melt coated tapes in pack- aging.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

30

www.boardconvertingnews.com

May 25, 2020

Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter