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The Perfect Combo Get Peak Performance From Your Equipment with Matched Component Sets

thrive in our ever changing industry. Mike is the Managing Director of the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) who are the ‘voice’ of the Eu- ropean carton sector, representing 650+ companies with 80,000 staff, he is also Chair of the ‘Fibre Packaging Eu- rope’ coalition and represents the Packaging Converters on the Steering Committee of fibre packaging’s ‘4ever- green Alliance’. Mike is a 30 year veteran of the Europe- an fibre packaging industry having previously worked at Graphic Packaging International, International Paper and Metsa Group. The Global and US Economic Outlook: Jeff Rosens- weig, Professor at Emory University has been with PPC for 25 years and is almost always the highest rated speaker. He understands the economics of folding cartons and he will give his specific analysis on our industry. He will look at both macro and micro trends from supply chain, employment, which industries survive and thrive, the shape of the curve, cur- rency, and global trends – especially the US and Canadian economies. Jeff is the Director of the John Robson Program for Business, Public Policy, and Government at Goizueta Busi- ness School of Emory University. Previously, he served for six years as the Associate Dean for Corporate Relations. An international business and finance professor, he is a frequent keynote speaker on topics related to global and U.S. economic and financial trends and forecasts. He has written three books, including the critically-ac- claimed “Winning the Global Game: A Strategy for Linking People and Profits.” The Impact of AI on the Future of Packaging Design; Dan Ahern, Vice President, Global Innovation and Design Jeff Rosensweig

Nothing’s more rewarding than a couple made for each other.

That’s why the engineers at ARC International have focused their skills and talents on crafting perfect matches between the components that must work in tandem on your flexo folder gluers and die-cutters: • Anilox Rollers and Ink Chambers • Anilox and Wiper Rollers • Feed and Pull Rollers • Glue and Meter Rollers You can achieve the press speeds and print quality you need to fill your most demanding orders by pairing your team with The ARChitects of Flexo . Contact ARC today to learn how these engineered matches of flexo folder gluer and die-cutter components (new or reconditioned) can help you achieve a more perfect union of production and profits.

at Graphic Packaging International and Pat Shields, Design Director Americas, Consumer Packaging, Smurfit We- strock are the speakers for this ses- sion. Dan is responsible for the overall creative direction and the implementa- tion of the innovation process across

Dan Ahern

the globe for GPI. His perspective is that of the client, hav- ing gained tremendous experience as a design leader in the design agency space. He has over 30-years experience in the packaging industry with extensive experience in package design, brand design, and design management. During the course of his career, he has had the privilege of working with many of today’s leading brands including: Kellogg’s, KraftHeinz, PepsiCo, P&G, MolsonCoors, ABIn- Bev, Microsoft, McDonald’s, Burger King and many others. The design teams that Dan has managed have won numer-

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