Chicago TAPPI To Host Workshops For Corrugators And Converters The Chicago TAPPI Local Section has announced that it is hosting its highly anticipated Fall Workshops for corruga- tors and converters on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, IL. The workshops will take place from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm and will be followed by a tabletop exhibit and reception from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This event offers a dynamic afternoon of learning, net- working, and innovation tailored specifically for convert- ers and corrugators. The workshops are divided into two focused tracks: • Converting Workshops: Attendees will explore strat- egies to maximize the performance of existing equip-
ment. Topics include reducing downtime, improving press speeds, achieving quicker setups, extending press tool life, and troubleshooting print, ink, and cut- ting die issues. Participants will also learn how to identi- fy press variables that impact production quality. • Corrugator Workshops: These sessions will cover best practices for producing high-quality board. Key areas include corrugator pre-flight checks, board inspection techniques, steam system optimization, and tempera- ture control processes. Experts will guide attendees through methods for creating flat, well-bonded corru- gated board. Registration is $50 for box plant employees to attend either of the workshops and the reception. Managers are invited to take advantage of the Box Plant Manager ticket, which includes five individual tickets to a workshop and the reception for $200. Industry suppliers are invited to attend either workshop for $75.
Exhibitor registration is $100. Tabletop exhibits and sponsorship opportunities are also available through the registration por- tal. For more information about Fall Work- shops, visit the Chicago TAPPI webpage, tappi.org/chicagotappi . Volk Packaging To Host In-Person BOX 101 Course Biddeford, Maine based Volk Packaging Corporation has announced an in-person course, BOX 101, to be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the company’s facility in Saco, ME. BOX 101 is a hands-on learning experi- ence designed to help players in the box- making industry better understand the pro- cess of making and purchasing corrugated packaging. The session will begin with a guided plant tour featuring Volk’s full line of machinery, including the company’s brand new Apstar four-color flexographic printer and five-color rotary die-cutter. Attendees will see first-hand how boxes are produced from start to finish. Participants will gather for an education- al seminar covering topics such as board grades, flutes, testing methods, box styles, how to read quotes, and practical tips for making smarter packaging decisions. The morning will conclude with lunch and open discussion with the Volk team. The event is open to all, regardless of if they are a current Volk Packaging custom- er. To RSVP, contact Kathy Napolitano at kathy@volkboxes.com or (207) 571-5573.
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