PPC Boot Camp (CONT’D FROM PAGE 16)
Gayle Harrop of Tamarack walked through carton win- dowing, from aperture creation to patch application either offline or inline, covering a range of equipment features and how film and adhesive choices can support coated boards and specialty requirements like freezer or micro- wave-safe packaging. Chris Raney of Heidelberg USA then tied carton styles directly to folder gluer performance, helping attendees understand how structure and equipment operation work together from feeding and alignment through folding, glue application, transfer, and compression/delivery. The program also explored adjacent technologies and premium formats that continue to grow in relevance. Harold Leete of Bobst returned to deliver an overview of litho-laminating and microflute packaging, explaining common production approaches and where litho-lamina- tion can deliver both protection and shelf appeal. Joe Sico of Emmeci USA rounded out the experience with a look at rigid boxes, clarifying what makes turned- edge packaging unique, how materials and construction choices shape performance and appearance, and which design elements—finishes, inserts, and closures—can ele- vate the end-user experience. Looking Ahead: Spring 2025 Boot Camp With the Spring 2026 Folding Carton Boot Camp al- ready scheduled for next May, PPC remains committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and professional growth for our members and the paperboard packaging industry.
in finishing and distribution, such as adhesion, rub resis- tance, gloss, coefficient of friction (COF), and durability. Harold Leete of Bobst North America led sessions on Digital Printing, Intro to Laminating, Sheetfed Diecutting/ Blanking/Embossing/Stamping, and Digital Diecutting, Miles Guessford of Marbach broke down converting tools and the critical tooling decisions behind cutting and
creasing, ejection/rubbering, and makeready, highlighting how the right toolset supports quality, consistency, and ef- ficiency on the diecutter. Kirsty Drury of Henkel led a production-focused ses- sion on gluing fundamentals, comparing water-based and hot-melt systems and connecting bond formation to key performance attributes and day-to-day success on the folder gluer.
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