Board Converting News, June 1, 2026

PPC Hosts Two-Day Spring Folding Carton Boot Camp At Springfield Headquarters The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently welcomed another outstanding group of attendees to Springfield, Massachusetts, for its Spring 2026 Folding Carton Boot Camp, a two-day educational program designed to strengthen technical knowledge across every stage of the paperboard packaging lifecycle.

• Only standard hand tools are required for all maintenance • Direct drive with no chains or sprockets • No tools for media change required » just zip it up » media change out in minutes • Filter is accessible for visual inspection during operation, Significant Advantages Over Conventional Dust Filtration Technology

Bringing together professionals from across the industry, from those new to paperboard packaging to experienced team members expand- ing their technical expertise, Boot Camp continues to serve as one of PPC’s most impactful educational programs. Through presentations led by industry experts, attendees explored the full journey of folding carton manufacturing, from fiber sourcing and paperboard production to print- ing, converting, finishing, and rigid box applications. Throughout the two-day program, attendees gained hands-on insight into critical manufacturing concepts, including sustainable forestry prac- Attendees engage in hands-on learning and technical discussions throughout PPC’s Spring Folding Carton Boot Camp at PPC Headquarters.

» no shutdown required • Filter media advantages - high dust collection efficiency

- low pressure loss due to constant deep cleaning of the filter media in minutes - long service life

• No pressure fluctuations within the system • No compressed air required to clean the filter media

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tices, recycled and virgin fiber applications, structural design, printing technologies, digital advancements, adhesives, laminating, diecutting, embossing, folder-gluer operations, and converting systems. Sessions were led by experts representing companies across the packaging sup- ply chain, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the paperboard pack- aging industry. A major part of what continues to make PPC’s Folding Carton Boot Camp so impactful is the caliber of industry experts who lead the pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Eric Frank of Diamond Sponsor Koenig & Bauer leads a Boot Camp session on printing technologies, color separation, and converting processes shaping the future of folding carton production.

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