Board Converting News, January 19, 2026

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promote the growth, biodiversity, and resilience of Finnish forests through regenerative forestry practices,” says Esa Kaikkonen, CEO of Metsä Board. CDP’s annual disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the leading global standard for corporate environmental transparency. The full list of companies on this year’s A Lists is available on CDP’s website: www.cdp. net/en/data/scores . FSEA Launches Initiative To Attract Young Talent To Print Industry The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA), based out of Topeka, Kansas, is proud to announce the formation of the NextGen Leaders Society, a new initiative designed to attract, engage and empower young professionals within the print and specialty effects industry. Created in response to the growing need for fresh per- spectives and long-term talent development, the NextGen Leaders Society will serve as a dedicated community for emerging leaders looking to build careers in print, foil, coatings, embossing, diecutting and other specialty em- bellishment technologies. The group will provide oppor- tunities for networking, education, mentorship and lead- ership development while fostering deeper engagement with FSEA and the industry as a whole. “The NextGen Leaders Society represents an import- ant investment in the future of our industry,” said Bryce Poremba, Elite Print Finishing and Chairman of the Next- Gen Leaders Society. “By creating a space specifically for young professionals, we are helping to ensure that innova- tion, collaboration and leadership continue to thrive within print and specialty effects for years to come.” The Society will focus on: • Connecting young professionals with peers and indus- try veterans • Providing educational resources and professional de- velopment opportunities • Encouraging participation in FSEA events, committees and initiatives • Promoting awareness of career paths within the print and embellishment industry Programming for the NextGen Leaders Society will in- clude virtual networking events, educational sessions and leadership-focused initiatives aligned with FSEA confer- ences and activities. More information on the NextGen Leaders Society and how to join will be available over the coming months at www.fsea.com . FSEA is an international trade association dedicated to the promotion, education and growth of specialty print embellishments. FSEA serves converters, printers, suppli- ers and designers through education, networking and in- dustry advocacy.

ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com

ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.

AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net

AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.

CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com

Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.

CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com

Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.

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