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California State Polytechnic University (CalPoly). The 2024 finalists presented their innovative solutions for creating sustainable paperboard packaging for a fresh produce product that is typically not packaged in paper-based packaging. Their designs, ranging from garlic packaging to potato packaging, embodied the fresh perspectives needed to push the industry forward. Ron Sasine, Founder of Hudson Windsor, closed the conference with an exploration of cutting-edge trends in structural packaging design. Sasine led a panel featur- ing designers from the 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition’s top award-winning packages including Pusterla, U.S., TPC Printing & Packaging, Curtis Packaging, Autajon Packaging, Graphic Packaging Inter- national, and Smurfit Westrock. The panel discussed their award-winning designs and the innovative ways in which advancements in paperboard materials, geometry, and coatings are elevating both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of retail packaging. “It was truly inspiring to see so many dedicated mem- bers, colleagues, and industry partners come together in Atlanta to advance our industry and commemorate PPC’s 95th anniversary. The event not only showcased the tre- mendous strides we’ve made as an industry, but it also solidified our commitment to shaping a more sustainable future,” said Emily Leonczyk, VP & Executive Director of PPC. “The energy, collaboration, and innovation demon- CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
Consumer Packaging at Smurfit Westrock, explored the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on packaging design. While AI offers exciting possibilities for ideation and pro- cess optimization, both Ahern and Shields emphasized the continued need for human oversight and creativity. As
AI evolves, designers who embrace the technology will lead the future of packaging design. The next generation of packaging designers took the stage during the Student Design Challenge panel, featur- ing students from the Pennsylvania College of Art and De- sign (PCAD), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and PPC members collaborate to discuss workforce development, sustainability, and the importance of employee engagement in response to the State of the Industry panel discussion.
Do you need printed sheets? We have your answer.. Introducing Heartland’s ColorCorr. This is “flexo-printing in the round”. On our corrugator we can print up to 109” wide. The advantage is that we can print the equivalent of ½ roll at a time and not be required to keep several rolls of very expensive preprinted paper on the floor. Much less waste and risk. In continual print mode, we use either laser-engraved rubber rolls or solid rubber rolls to print a “flood coat” or a repeating pattern. If we are printing a repeating pattern, we can run a two-color design on the paper. Customers have found that running sheets we print can allow them to run a lighter-grade due to reduced caliper loss, and in some cases eliminate one or more machine passes.
For more information contact: Charlie Freeman | 816-500-8889 | cfreeman@heartlandsheets.com Tim Kramer | 816-841-8317 | color@heartlandsheets.com
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