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Vreeland Jr., Chairman of Anderson & Vreeland Inc. and a longtime advocate for flexographic education and inno- vation; FTA Hall of Famer Jean Jackson, formerly of Prax- air Corporation; and Arleen Neustein, one of the family owners of Excelsior Packaging Group and the first woman inductee of the FTA Hall of Fame. Their leadership and philanthropy reflect a shared commitment to ensuring a strong future for the flexographic and package printing in- dustry by investing in its next generation of professionals. Howard B. Vreeland Jr. on the PCF Scholarship fund said, “The strength of our industry has always depended on developing skilled people and giving them opportuni- ties to succeed. Supporting the Phoenix Challenge Foun- dation is an investment in the future that my wife, Ann, and I are deeply passionate about. We both hope this endow- ment inspires others to join in building the workforce our industry will need for years to come.” Arleen Neustein echoed that commitment, saying, “Ed- ucation has always been one of the most important invest- ments we can make. I am honored to support the Phoenix Challenge Foundation’s scholarship endowment and help open doors for students who will become the innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers of tomorrow’s printing and packaging industry.” “Investing in students today means investing in the fu- ture of our entire industry,” said Jean Jackson. “I am proud to support the Phoenix Challenge Foundation’s mission and to help ensure that talented, motivated students have a clear path into rewarding careers in package printing.” Students interested in applying for a Phoenix Chal- lenge Foundation scholarship, as well as companies and individuals interested in supporting the endowment, are encouraged to visit phoenixchallenge.org or contact Bet- tylyn Krafft, Executive Director of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. As the Phoenix Challenge Foundation approaches its 30th anniversary, this historic endowment ensures its mis- sion will continue to inspire, educate, and prepare the next generation of flexographic professionals for decades to come. FSEA Announces Embellishment Track At Loupe Americas 2026 The Foil and Specialty Effects Association has announced a dedicated embellishment morning track at Loupe Amer- icas 2026 in Chicago, running on September 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 am in Room 12/13 at the Donald E. Stephens Con- vention Center. The Rise and Shine Embellishment Sessions: Powered by Amplify Print track covers roll-to-roll label and folding carton embellishment across four sessions. A panel dis- cussion on digital inkjet embellishment technologies for
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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