TAPPI To Host Fall Workshops For Corrugators, Converters
Chicago TAPPI invites corrugators and converters to its Fall Workshops, held November 10, 2026, at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, Illinois. This afternoon of hands-on learning will focus on iden- tifying defects, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing practical solutions that improve quality and performance. 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 year’s theme, Quality Throwdown: Real Samples. Real Problems. Real Solutions , puts production samples in attendees’ hands and challenges them to spot the defect before the experts explain the solution.
Corrugator Workshops | Mastering Corrugated Quality The first session, Warp and Bond: Building Corrugated Quality from Inside Out, examines the hidden causes of warp and bond failures and explores how to balance heat, moisture, and adhesion. The second session, Dry End Excellence: Where Pro-
cess Control Meets Product Quality, be- gins with dry end process fundamentals, including equipment overview, heat re- moval, moisture stabilization, and season- al moisture changes, before moving into troubleshooting quality issues and da- ta-driven decision making. In addition to the workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry suppliers during the tabletop ex- hibit and networking reception. Suppliers interested in showcasing products and services can participate as exhibitors or sponsors through the registration portal. Converting Workshops | Converting in Action: Real Problems, Real Solutions The first session, Ink and Anilox Rolls: Spot the Cause. Solve the Problem, ex- plores how proper ink control and opti- mized anilox roll performance can improve ink transfer, reduce defects, and deliver more consistent print quality. The second session, Print Plates and Cutting Dies: Beyond the Impression, fo- cuses on optimizing plate and die perfor- mance, finding the root cause of printing and cutting die defects, and improving tooling for consistent results. •Registration is $50 for box plant employ- ees to attend either of the workshop tracks and the reception. •Managers are invited to take advantage of the Box Plant Manager ticket, which in- cludes five individual tickets to a workshop and the reception for $200. •Industry suppliers are invited to attend ei- ther workshop track for $75. •Exhibitor registration is $100. For more information and to register, visit tappi.org/chicagotappi .
10 October 26, 2026
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