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PPC Highlights Key Takeaways From Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference In Atlanta The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) hosted its Fall Meeting & Lead- ership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from September 30 to October 2. Honoring PPC’s historic 95th anniversary, the sold-out event gathered industry leaders, designers, converters, and manufacturers for a confer- ence focused on the critical role paperboard packaging plays in driving sustainability, innovation, and workforce development.
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Steve Scherger, PPC’s newly appointed Board Chair and Executive Vice President of Graphic Packaging International, opened the confer- ence with a powerful message emphasizing the industry’s responsibility in leading the global push toward sustainability through innovation. “We have the right to win,” Scherger said, encouraging attendees to proactively address challenges and build a future based on excellence From left, Ben Markens, President of PPC, Al Horn and Kelly Fellner of Pus- terla, U.S., and Steve Scherger, PPC Chair and EVP of Graphic Packaging In- ternational. Pusterla, U.S. received both Package of the Year and the Judges’ Award for Wow Factor at PPC’s 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition.
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and teamwork. His remarks set the tone for a dynamic conference that focused on how the paperboard packaging industry is uniquely posi- tioned to thrive in the circular economy. Scherger’s message was clear: success lies in engaging the next generation, fostering a culture of innovation, and remaining agile in re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Packaging design students from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (PCAD), who received the top honors at this year’s Student Design Challenge, pose with Gabriell Maupin (far left) of the American Forest & Paper Association and Pat Shields (far right), of PCAD’s sponsor company, Smurfit Westrock.
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