PPC To Host 5-Day Boot Camp, Drupa-Inspired Trade Show In MA This June, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will host PPC Week, a five-day event filled with folding carton insights and education. Featuring the association’s sig- nature Folding Carton Boot Camp along with a Drupa-in- spired trade show in Springfield, Massachusetts, the event will give paperboard packaging professionals updates on the latest tools and technology in the industry. The “boxa- palooza” will commence with Boot Camp on June 6-7 and will continue with the trade show, featuring supplier case studies, on June 8-10. All programs and trade shows will be held at MGM Springfield. Folding Carton Boot Camp, PPC’s signature “Carton 101” training for industry newcomers, will kick off PPC Week, covering topics such as structural design and work- flow, inks and coating, rotary coating, laminating, digital diecutting, gluing and adhesives, rigid box manufacturing, and more. Instructors will include Judy Arvan of Graphic Packaging International; Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box; Eric Frank of Koenig & Bauer; Quinn Garber of River Val- ley Paper Company; Gayle Harrop of Tamarack Products; Doug Herr of Bobst North America; Harold Leete of HP, Inc; J Maggio of Henkel Corporation; Travis Moellers of IM- PACT Converting & System Solutions; Bill Rice of Heidel- berg; Steve Rote of Metsä Board Americas Corporation;
Beau Snider of Wikoff Color Corporation; Susie Stitzel of Esko; and PPC’s president, Ben Markens. Next, PPC will host a three-day Drupa-inspired event. The dynamic forum will include a mini trade show featur- ing PPC supplier members who will share the latest tools and technologies as well as comprehensive case stud- ies. Keynote speakers will include John Fraro, director of Deli, Bakery, and Food Service at Big Y World Class Mar- ket who will offer a retailer buyer’s perspective; Dr. Steve Sobel, motivational speaker who will inspire attendees to be their best selves; and Kevin Karstedt, CEO of Karstedt Partners, LLC, who will present a full overview of short-run and digital printing trends. The event will also feature a townhall-style discussion of best practices in folding car- ton converting operations facilitated by PPC Board Chair, Brian Hunt of Southern Champion Tray. “PPC Week is an excellent opportunity for both industry newcomers and seasoned professionals to gain technical savvy and grow their skills,” said Ben Markens, PPC pres- ident. “With Drupa postponed until 2024, PPC is excited to recreate the experience, on a small scale, for our mem- bers—brats and beers included!” In addition to other engaging social events, attendees will have dinner on center court of the national Basketball Hall of Fame. Supplier members that would like to partic- ipate in the trade show should sign up soon, as space is limited. To learn more and to register, visit the PPC Week page at paperbox.org .
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