PPC 2026 Fall Meeting: Key Takeaways from Orlando BY LAUREN ZUBER
marking Bucks.” Groups decided where to invest across existing reports, technology, and new intelligence. The exercise made priorities tangible: choosing one invest- ment meant explaining why it mattered more than another.
There’s a little magic in seeing an idea become something you can hold. In paperboard packaging, that transforma- tion comes from people: their creativity, technical skill, and determination to work through a challenge together. That spirit brought more than 280 attendees to PPC’s 2026 Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida September 30–October 2 - the largest gathering to date. Members Bring Experience To The Table Wednesday’s programming began with members help- ing shape the work ahead. At the Women in Packaging Council session, Dr. Ann Bowers-Evangelista, President of Llumos, LLC, asked participants to consider what sustains them as leaders. Through her Endurance Leader Model, she connected personal purpose with professional growth and explored the different roles of mentors and sponsors. At the Industry Affairs Roundtable, members examined a draft extended producer responsibility position, recy- cling data, packaging design guidance, and opportunities to invite lawmakers into manufacturing facilities. At the Benchmarking Committee meeting, members were given “money” to spend with $100,000 in “Bench-
Technology, industry and market intelligence, and Market Flash-Lite received the largest allocations, informing fu- ture planning. Paperboard Packaging Competition Opening the 83rd Annual Paperboard Packaging Com- petition celebration, PPC Board Chair Hilda Murray ac- knowledged a familiar reality: production moves quickly, and the next deadline rarely leaves time to admire the last accomplishment. Luckily, our awards celebration created that time. As she emphasized, a company’s name may ap- pear on the recognition, but everyone who helped make the package possible shares the achievement. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
Nebula’s advanced closed-loop technology scans for moisture, temperature, and planarity —correcting variations in real-time with its patented moisture control system.
NOZZLES ACTIVATE SEPARATELY Nebula has 16 to 18 moisture management points according to the application width, and each can be activated separately.
WATER FLOW RATE REGULATION The ratio of air and heated water is automatically set to maximize moisture received by the board’s fibers and reduce overstarching.
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