Board Converting News, January 26, 2026

Women Of Flexo Annual Conference Comes To Clemson University Women of Flexo will bring its signature blend of profession- al development, technical education, and community con- nection to their 4th Annual Women of Flexo Conference, themed “Unwind & Rewind.” The event will be hosted at the Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University March 17 – 18, 2026, with tours of the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics on March 18.

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Designed for women across the flexographic printing and packaging industry, the conference offers a thoughtful response to the pace, pressure, and complexity of modern manufacturing careers. The Unwind & Rewind theme reflects two intentional experiences. Unwind focuses on releasing mental load, unrealistic expectations, and the constant demand to per- form, while Rewind returns attendees to the fundamentals of flexography, mentorship, and leadership that builds sus- tainable careers. Together, the program balances personal restoration with practical learning, a hallmark of the Wom- en of Flexo conference experience.

SUN Automation Group is the global leader in providing innovative solutions to the corrugated industry. SUN engi- neers and builds the SUN625 Rotary Die Cutter, provides sales, service and support in North and Central America for Latitude Machinery Corporation, manufacturer of Mini to Jumbo FFG and RDCs. Additionally, SUN is the North Amer- ican, UK and Ireland sales and service provider for Para Machinery’s line of equipment, and is the North American sales provider for Highcon. SUN also powers the corrugat- ed industry’s premier IIoT platform, Helios, and is the OEM source for Langston/Staley equipment parts and service. THACKER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY www.thackerindustrial.com Specializing in corrugated machinery, T.I.S.CO. offers quali- ty-made products, support services, and more. T.I.S.CO. has a reputation of dependability, not only in the product, but in service and support. With more than 25 years’ experience, T.I.S.CO. installs equipment and machinery, moves or sets up entire plants, rewires and rebuilds - all over the world. VT GROUP www.vtgrouponline.com VT offers prepress services for the POP display and corru- gated shipping container industry including graphic design, optimized digitally imaged printing plates and innovative pre-mounting solutions. Our large-format digital printing fa- cility (Digital Impact) is a leading short-run manufacturer of distinctive POP displays and signage where litho-like graph-

Hosted at Clemson University, the conference wel- comes women from all areas of flexography, including ad- ministration, finance, prepress, production, engineering, and executive leadership. Over two days, attendees will participate in interactive small group workshops, educa- tional seminars, and meaningful networking opportunities designed to foster real connection across roles and ca- reer stages. An exclusive tour of the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics facility and pressroom will provide a hands-on learning experience within one of the industry’s most respected academic environments. Conference details, registration information, and spon- sorship opportunities can be found at womenofflexo.org .

ics are preferred. WPR SERVICES www.wprservices.net

WPR Services was established in 2016. What originally start- ed as a technical services company expanded its product offerings to include a machine center learning platform POWtalk™. Our analysis of video, audio, machine metrics, employee ergometrics, and person to person conversation provides a way to identify safety and process inefficiencies.

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