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verance in tough environments. All the participating teams and students showed their talent and poise as they aim for careers in the flexo and package printing industry. This year, due to the unique situation and truncated project parameters, teams were judged in four categories: Presentation, Research, Graphics, Concept and Execution. The scores were weighted and calculated into an overall team score. The results are as follows: • First Place: CalPoly – Caitlin Royston, Amber Huang, Ashley Chen, Julienne Chiang, Rita Yu, Morgan Wertz, Hannah Krieg and Trent Kammerer • Second Place: University of Wisconsin-Stout – Matthew Smith, Nikolas Thomas, Eli Dupslaff, Julia Otten and Molly Perkins • Third Place: Central Piedmont Community College – Sabrina Baez, Maddie Purser, Julie Goslin, Tucker Nau- mann, Jonathan Hall, Matt Gabriel and John Diamond The winning team, CalPoly, was featured during this year’s 2020 FTA Virtual Forum Online program, where they showcased their presentation and printed packaging during the session on May 6, 2020, titled “FQC: Exploring Technology & Defining Value in Packaging.” “I continue to be inspired, impressed and blown away by the college competition,” said Foundation Chairman Bettlyyn Krafft. “The students take it up several notches every year. This year with the pandemic, these students went even further above and beyond. This is why I do this, to help and watch these students thrive!”
els during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. United States tissue mills manufactured nearly 700,000 tons of tissue in March, more than any other month since 2007, when AF&PA began collecting related monthly historical data. This rate works out to more than four pounds of tis- sue for each U.S. resident. “U.S tissue manufacturers also reached a milestone for daily production at a time of unprecedented need. In February and March, AF&PA members safely and reliably delivered more than 22,000 tons of tissue per day – an all-time high for the industry. “As daily production reached new thresholds, AF&PA member companies stayed the course, delivering sustain- able tissue products to meet everyday, essential needs. I am heartened by the industry’s commitment to safety, and its ability to move products to the global market – just as we do 52 weeks each year.” 2020 Phoenix Challenge College Competition Announces Winners The 2020 Phoenix Challenge College Competition, while dapting to these uncertain times, was a success on May 2, when the online competition was held. The competition is a great example of dedication, problem solving and perse-
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