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Wasatch Container Expands, Diversifies Inside And Out BY REBECCA RENDON Salt Lake City based, Wasatch Container, continues to grow and diver- sify their product offering with an expansion of their existing plant, the acquisition of a stock box company and purchasing a BW Papersys- tems MiniPro.
SCT To Invest $85M In In New Tennessee Plant
Chattanooga, Tennessee based Southern Champion Tray (SCT) plans to invest nearly $85 million in a new manufacturing plant in the Centre South Riverport Industrial Park, where it will create more than 120 jobs. The 93-year-old independent converter, which manufactures paperboard packaging products including food sleeves, trays, and window boxes, already employs over 750, in- cluding more than 500 in Chattanooga. The new manufacturing facility will convert paper- board into packaging products. Construction will begin in early 2021 with completion ex- pected by early 2022. John Zeiser, SCT President and CEO said the company is purchasing a 56.4-acre tract to support the continued expansion of the company’s manufacturing operation. “We are bursting at the seams where we are, so we have to expand,” said Zeiser.” Brian Hunt, the company’s COO, said the move is “a vote of confidence for every cur- rent SCT employee, as well as the 120 new employees that we will be adding.” “After 93 years of continuous growth, we are excited to build another facility to support
“In today’s climate, diversification is so important for companies. This started as ‘Jerry’s dream of the future’ and has evolved into some- thing that we feel is sustainable and different than what others in the industry are doing,” says Jerry Frisch, owner of Wasatch Container. With goals of expansion and diversifying their product offering, the team at Wasatch Container took their time in researching box making machines. With e-commerce and a niche customer base in mind, they ultimately decided to purchased a new BW Papersystems MiniPro sin- gle pass flexo folder gluer, with die cut section. “This MiniPro is the first of its kind on the West coast and has really opened doors for us here. It’s a rocket ship,” says Frisch. “We wanted a machine that would make small, trendy boxes to bet- ter serve the e-commerce market,” says Frisch. “The machine’s ability to print three colors outside and one color inside is what peaked our interest initially, but the ergonomics, safety, speed and BW’s ability to install on a tight timeline is ultimately what led us to choose this partic- ular machine,” explains Ryan Jones, Plant Manager at Wasatch. From left, Mark McGinnis of Inspire Automation; Jerry Frisch, President of Wasatch Container; Seamues Ramos, Operations Manager at Wasatch Con- tainer and Ryan Jones, Plant Manager at Wasatch Container.
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WHAT’S INSIDE AICC Adds Hybrid Courses To Online Learning Opportunities Domtar To Convert TN Mill To Produce Recycled C’board
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AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indi- cated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.
REGION E. Coast Midwest Southeast Southwest
42# Kraft liner $885.00-890.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $930.00-940.00 $903.00-912.00
26# Semi-Chem. Medium
Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del.
$820.00-850.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $865.00-875.00 $838.00-858.00
West Coast U.S. Average
SHEET PRICES BY REGION (AVERAGE) Per 1MSF, local delivery included, 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. Sheets
E. Coast Midwest South-SW S. CA N.CA/WA-OR US Aver.
200# 275#
$62.26
$72.05
$62.69 $82.80
$85.35 119.54
$73.13 101.29
97.32
99.89
90.86
113.65
OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL
107.46 118.45
114.69 129.32
116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56
141.08
122.76
148.46
131.80
CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.
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many more years of serving customers with great packag- ing and distinctive service,” he said. SCT’s purchase of the property is subject to completion of due diligence which is expected to finish by early 2021, officials said. “Tennessee’s economy will continue to rebound be- cause companies continue to invest and create jobs in our state,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said in an announcement of the project. “Southern Champion Tray’s expansion will provide a boost to Hamilton County and surrounding ar- eas, and I appreciate the company for choosing to grow in Tennessee.” Earlier this summer, Southern Champion Tray acquired another longtime packaging company, Honeymoon Paper Products Inc., a 60-year-old business based in Fairfield, Ohio. Honeymoon is a packaging provider to supermarket and retail bakeries and wholesale companies. It employs about 150 people. According to SCT, it was to integrate that company’s catalog of items into its offerings. Zeiser said then that the acquisition made a lot of sense for Southern Champion and Honeymoon customers as the deal expanded the breadth of its product line and scope of its manufacturing capabilities. With its new plant, SCT will have four facilities in Chatta- nooga, with its headquarters located at 220 Compress St. off Manufacturers Road.
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AICC Adds Hybrid Courses To Online And Distance Learning Opportunities AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has add- ed hybrid courses to the lineup of online and distance learning opportunities. A hybrid event may include pre-work, homework, work- books, group work and activities. There is a live-online por- tion of the training, which takes place over multiple days, with industry presenters. After the course is completed, there are also follow-up activities, like a group forum or coaching. “In these unusual times, AICC is expanding its edu- cational mission in new and diverse ways,” said Michael D’Angelo, President, AICC. This allows us to provide the members with a broad range of knowledge, tools, and experiences they can use to forge success. AICC hybrid
courses are multi-faceted and offer the experiential en- gagement necessary for the member to become quickly proficient with the content being offered.” In late September, The Leadership Mirror will give lead- ers a clear view of their current skills and any potential gaps in communication, decision-making, and managing change. October brings Maximize Sales Results: Develop New Sales Skills for Today’s Market, which will offer intensive training to help salespeople and sales managers under- stand the technology and relationship-building skills need- ed for a more virtual world. In November, AICC will offer Corrugated Essentials. This classic AICC program has been revamped to provide the exploration of corrugated packaging traditionally of- fered during this popular seminar as a hybrid event. Also during November, Financial Reporting and Analyt- ics for Converters: Level 1 will help converters understand financial metrics and what they mean.
Additional hybrid events are scheduled in January on Corrugated Printing and Digi- tal Applications in Printing. More information about upcoming hy- brid events and all the virtual training AICC offers can be found at www.AICCbox.org/ calendar. Direct questions to Taryn Pyle at tpyle@aiccbox.org or (703) 836-2422. Cascades To Close Ontario Containerboard Plant Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada based Cas- cades Inc. has announced that it will close its Etobicoke, Ontario Containerboard packaging facility as part of the strategic re- positioning of its Containerboard platform in Ontario and the Corporation’s continuing global optimization initiatives. “An integral part of our strategic plan is to optimize our operational platform in Ontario,” said Charles Malo, President and COO. “As a result, we will be gradually rede- ploying production from the Etobicoke facil- ity to our other units within the region. This decision will reinforce our operational po- sitioning for mid and long-term success by better aligning present production capaci- ties, improving productivity, reducing fixed costs and further strengthening our service offering for our valued customers.” The Etobicoke Containerboard Packag- ing operations will permanently close no later than August 31, 2021, and the property will be put up for sale. Cascades will work to minimize the impact of this announcement on the 125 employees impacted.
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Domtar To Convert TN Paper Mill To Produce Recycled Containerboard Fort Mill, South Carolina based Domtar announced on August 8 that it will convert a printing and writing paper mill in Kingsport, Tennessee, to produce recycled pack- aging using OCC and mixed paper. The mill, which has been idled since April due to declining customer de- mand, will be converted to produce recycled linerboard and medium materials The conversion will take 28 to 31 months to complete and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2023, at the latest, according to Domtar. “Once in full operation, the mill will produce and mar- ket approximately 600,000 tons of high-quality recycled linerboard and medium, providing the company with a strategic footprint in a growing market,” according to a Domstar spokesperson. The mill will use about 660,000 tons per year of OCC and mixed paper as feedstock. The recycled fiber con- version will cost between $300 million and $350 million. The mill project joins a growing list of facilities converting or being developed to produce containerboard to satis- fy the demand for packaging for e-commerce, which has only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Domtar operates 13 pulp and paper mills in North America.
Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month June 2020
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2020 2019
34.392 31.916
7.8
7.816 7.979
-2.0
Industry Total
Year-to Date
June 2020
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2020 2019
196.619 193.934
1.4
7.741 7.696
0.6
Industry Total
Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)
Year
Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2020 2019
2.8208 2.6371
7.0
16.1361 15.9772
1.0
Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)
Corrugator Plants Only
Date
Percent Change Weeks of Supply
Percent Change
Jun. May
2.0865 2.3246
-10.2
3.3 3.8
-13.2
Shipping Days
Year
Month
Year-to-Date
2020 2019
22 20
127 126
SOURCE: Fibre Box Association
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Brunton Business Publications Adds Rendon As Editor, Marketing Manager Rebecca Rendon has joined the team at Brunton Busi- ness Publications Ltd as Editor and Marketing Manager, focusing on building relationships with advertisers and working with suppliers to generate content for the new ConneXion platform, which will launch this autumn. “Rebecca brings with her, a wealth of digital marketing
She continues to remain active in the corrugated in- dustry as an AICC Emerging Leader and currently serves on the Emerging Leaders committee. “I look forward to working with the Brunton team and connecting with its advertisers and sponsors. I truly be- lieve in the ConneXion platform that Dan and his team have created and feel that it’s crucial to the continued growth and evolution of the global packaging industry. I’m excited to be a part of this,” says Rendon. Rendon is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. She can be reached at rebecca.rendon@brunton.co.uk. Domino Names Govert Product Manager, Digital Printing Domino Digital Printing reported that Shane Govert has joined the company as Product Man- ager, Digital Printing North America. He is responsible for supporting the Label and Corrugated market. Govert brings with him Product Management experience from Fu- jifilm Graphic Systems, where he spent the past five years focused on commercial/offset, flexographic, and digital printing. His experience also includes a back- ground in color management and G7 certification. Shane Govert
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Paperboard Packaging Council To Host Virtual Insight & Growth Conference
Aiming to help paperboard packaging manufacturers enhance and devel- op their businesses in the current landscape, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will host its first multi-day, online event this month: The In- sight & Growth Conference (I&G), August 25-27, 2020.
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“The paperboard packaging industry faces regular challenges in addi- tion to those brought on by COVID-19,” said Ben Markens, PPC President. “I&G is designed to help inform those working in paperboard packaging how they can succeed in our new landscape. After all, when one of us improves, it pushes all of us to improve. The pandemic has changed how we look at business, and that means we have the opportunity to shape our industry.” PPC member companies can register for $299 per company, including limited-time access to recordings after the event. Non-member compa- nies can register for $599. Any number of individuals from each registered company may attend the conference. For more information or to save a spot, visit paperbox.org/events . PPC’s mantra to “grow, promote, and protect” recognizes both the op- portunities and challenges that exist today while maintaining an eye on the horizon. PPC has never been more integral to the health and wellbeing of North America’s paperboard packaging manufacturers.
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TAPPI Young Professionals Division To Host First Virtual Orientation TAPPI’s Young Professionals (YP) Division is hosting its first virtual orientation at 7:00 p.m. EDT on August 20, 2020. The free, 90-minute event will help welcome early career professionals in the paper, pulp, packaging, tissue, and re- lated industries to the TAPPI YP Division. Attendees will hear from esteemed keynote speakers, network with professionals across various TAPPI Divisions, and learn about the many benefits and resources that are available to TAPPI members. The keynote speakers all come from diverse profes- sional backgrounds and industry experiences. They in- clude Mark Lewis, CEO of Sustainable Fiber Technologies and the 2020 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal award recip- ient; John Edwards, Operations Superintendent of Dom-
tar’s NC5 Fluff Pulp Machine and winner of the 2020 YP of the Year award; and Lexi Ivan, Engineer for Yates Engi- neering and the TAPPI 2020 Student of the Year. They will share their experiences on building a career in the paper, pulp, and packaging industry amid challenging times. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about TAPPI’s Divisions and Interest groups through mod- erated breakout sessions. Each virtual room will serve as a space for attendees to ask Division-specific questions and network with other participants and TAPPI members who have similar career goals and professional interests. The idea for the virtual orientation came to Lena Sharesky, the TAPPI YP Division’s Director of Events, af- ter COVID-19 forced postponements or cancellations of in-person conferences and events, including student and young professional outreach activities. “Networking, staying updated on industry trends and advancements, and learning new skills are critical to career
development, especially for early-career pro- fessionals,” said Sharesky. “The YP Division couldn’t imagine taking a year off from that, so we decided to utilize video conferencing technology to reach young professionals un- til we can get back to face-to-face events. This virtual orientation will safely bring indus- try professionals together and show young professionals how they can sharpen their skillsets, leverage TAPPI’s resources, and continue to build their networks during this crucial point in their careers.” Visit tappi.org/orientation for more infor- mation about the event and to register. Focus Pre-Press Systems To Distribute Fujifilm In Canada Fujifim Canada Inc. has confirmed a strategic agreement with Focus Pre-Press Systems Ltd. to act as a distributor of Fujifilm, covering sales in Western Canada. “Focus Pre-Press Systems understands our industry and has a strong reputation for providing excellent customer service, sup- port and training,” said Raymond Brideau, National Sales Manager, Fujifilm Canada Inc. “We are pleased to collaborate with Focus Pre-Press Systems and look forward to ex- panding our portfolio offerings in Canada.” Products sold by Focus Pre-Press Systems will include thermal Superia ZD Processless and Superia LH-PL/PJ plates. “Fujifilm’s portfolio of products has been very well received,” said Paul Kiendl, Presi- dent of Focus Pre-Press Systems Ltd. “We view this agreement as the perfect comple- ment to our business and our customers.”
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Arden Software Acquires Cimex Corporation
Park City, Utah based Arden Software North America, pro- viders of Impact CAD-CAM and other design and workflow related software solutions for the print and packaging in- dustries, has announced the acquisition of Massachusetts based Cimex Corporation, developers of CimPACK Soft- ware for the die-making and packaging industries. Now combined, Arden and Cimex benefit their custom- ers globally as one of the largest providers of structural design and workflow automation software for the print and packaging industries. “We have over 18,000 stations op- erating world-wide and an installation base that continues to grow,” states Jim Silianoff, President of Arden Software North America. “Although in some instances operating as competitors, we have worked closely for many years to provide innovative solutions for our mutual customers. Now, in addition to continuing to support our existing product families, we will combine our individual strengths as we develop and provide a new generation of software tools with unmatched levels of innovation, collaboration and unmatched efficiency. Arden Software and Cimex will continue business as usual. While both companies will continue to develop and support their product families, the integration of the two companies allows collaborative opportunities for future development of customer focused products, solutions and services. “Arden will continue its dedication to investing in the development of new products,” says Silianoff. “We look forward to working with Rodger Webb, Andrew Carey and the Cimex team and drawing on their unmatched industry knowledge and know-how as we move forward with the development the next generation of innovative products.”
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Before we opened our new Batavia, IL facility, the last new North American anilox manufacturing location opened in 2008. That location was Pamarco's La Palma, CA facility. For nearly seventy- ve years Pamarco has been growing and servicing the packaging industry by investing in its people, state of the art equipment, and facilities to remain a leader in the business. We look forward to the next seventy- ve and hope that you’ll join us.
CCL Industries To Acquire Graphic West International
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Toronto, Canada based CCL Industries Inc. a packag- ing solutions provider for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced it signed a binding agreement to acquire Graphic West In- ternational (GWI), a specialized digital printer of short-run folding cartons for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with operations in Europe and North America. GWI is headquartered in Horsholm, Denmark, with manufacturing operations in Nowogard, Poland, and Ty- ler, Texas, in the United States, The enterprise value of the transaction, net of cash and debt, is approximately $36 million. Sales for the twelve months ending June 30, 2020, are approximately $42 million with an estimated ad- justed EBITDA of $6 million. GWI will be integrated into CCL’s Healthcare & Specialty business and will immediate- ly adopt their trading identity.
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Bay Cities Retains Swanline Group To Help Launch Global Campaign UK based Swanline Group regularly facilitate supply solu- tions for overseas customers when it is too inefficient to supply from their own plants. With the ability to manage a project from design through to print and distribution or dovetail any supply chain solution Swanline Group can be called upon to support multi-country projects. Pico Rivera, Califronia based Bay Cities contacted Swanline to help deliver the European requirement of a global promotional campaign. Greg Tucker, Bay Cities’ Chairman and CEO was aware of Swanline’s high quali- ty reputation and capabilities and when facing a complex project, knew they were the supplier to partner with. “Little did Bay Cities know that the campaign launch was to begin in Europe, first in the UK and then onto the continent,” said Tucker. “We contacted one of the best in the business, Swanline, to help in the manufacturing and distribution of the package. Not only was the package im- portant but woven into the artwork was an Augmented Re- ality tag that, once pointed at with a cellular device would release a Black Eyed Peas topical experience.” Bay Cities designed and built a replica of a “boom box”into the package design that contained a collector’s jacket to commemorate the launch of the Black Eyed Peas concert series. Using complementary screen and digital
print techniques to achieve the perfect finish, the seam- less distribution of identical product manufactured by Bay Cities and Swanline was successfully delivered across the globe within the target period. “Swanline worked with ease to meet the deadline of this requirement and not only got the package printed, die-cut
and delivered into the UK but also hit the distro points on the European continent.,” said Tucker. “This ex- ecution could not have been suc- cessful without the diligent help from the team at Swan- line.” Nick Kirby, CEO Swanline Group
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Complete Design & Packaging Opts For Young Shin Zenith 210 Die Cutter Concord, North Carolina Based Complete Design & Pack- aging will add a new Young Shin Zenith 210 Plus Die Cut- ter to support its growing production requirements at its headquarters facility. The Young Shin high-speed flatbed Zenith 210 Plus was selected by the firm following an ex- tensive market evaluation of fully-featured die cutters. The Zenith 210 Plus offers large format capability of 82.5-inches x 59.05-inches, rapid make-ready time, excel- lent performance, exceptional quality, and industry-recog- nized reliability. The Young Shin die cutter is scheduled to be installed and placed into production in early Fall 2020.
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mitment to provide the high- est quality production for our clients, we chose the Young Shin Zenith 210 Plus to die cut the output from our in-house EFINozomi C18000 and EFI VUTEk® h5, among many other standard output and digital production devices,” said Howard Bertram, Presi- dent of CDP. “The Young Shin will allow us to maximize and
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Young Shin’s North American sales and service opera- tions are led by Phil Mack, who remarked, “We are delight- ed that the Zenith 210 Plus will contribute toward CDP’s continued expansion and growth within the industry. The features of the Zenith 210 Plus die cutter will further CDP’s superior performance objectives, increase employee and job productivity, and expand the depth and range of capa- bilities offered by this firm, one of the most widely recog- nized and reputable leaders in the market.” Mark Caffary, Regional Manager for Young Shin USA who led the sales effort, added, “We welcome CDP to Young Shin’s growing roster of firms that have selected our die cutters to further both productivity and profitability. We are confident that this acquisition will further CDP’s corporate goals while maintaining its dedication to provide unsurpassed quality and turnaround time to its highly-regarded client base.” Privately owned for 18 years, CDP has grown from a small brown box manufacturer into a state-of-the-art sheet feeder plant specializing in high graphic packaging and Point-Of-Purchase displays. Its modern facilities are fully equipped to handle any packaging challenge. Its 120,000 square-foot manufacturing site and 92,000 square-foot warehouse are home to millions of dollars of technology and machinery investments. To learn more about Young Shin USA, contact Phillip Mack at 847-598-3611 or sales@youngshinusa.com or Mark Caffary at 604-374-6275 or mcaffary@youngshinusa. com or www.youngshinusa.com .
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PACK EXPO Canceled For First Time, PMMI To Launch Web-Based Event After thoughtful consultation with the PMMI Board of Di- rectors, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Pro- cessing Technologies, has made the difficult decision to cancel its in-person PACK EXPO International and Health- care Packaging EXPO in Chicago this year. The PMMI Board determined that due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the current state and local regulations, it was not possible to have a safe and productive event for attendees and exhibitors. To ensure this essential industry remains connected, PMMI Media Group is using their digital marketing exper- tise and extensive industry knowledge to launch a brand new live, web-based event, PACK EXPO Connects 2020, November 9-13, complete with live chats, live product demos and equipment and educational opportunities. “For over six decades, PACK EXPO has been here to serve and connect the industry, and while the pandemic makes it impossible to meet in person this year, connect- ing the industry is still our top priority,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “PMMI Media Group is putting all of the power of the PACK EXPO brand into fostering connections between consumer-packaged goods com- panies (CPGs) and suppliers by driving the entire industry to PACK EXPO Connects.”
PACK EXPO Connects will facilitate exhibitor and attendee interaction while continuing to provide the ability to see machinery in action through this new platform. This exciting online experience will also of- fer world-class educational opportunities, including daily Jumpstart sessions on hot topics from industry thought leaders along with the Innovation Stages, a staple at previous PACK EXPO events. The new Solution Room will feature expert-led education ses- sions, and PMMI Media Group editors will discuss highlights via Daily Download sessions, bringing at- tendees up to speed on the latest and greatest solu- tions on display at PACK EXPO Connects. A special Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Net- work event will feature an address from Jan Tharp, president and CEO at Bumble Bee Foods. “Connecting the industry has never been more essential as packaging addresses the critical needs of this pandemic,” adds Laura Thompson, Vice Pres- ident, Trade Shows, PMMI. “While nothing can re- place an in-person event, PACK EXPO Connects will push the digital boundaries of virtual to provide the resources the industry needs to solve today’s unique packaging challenges.” For more information on exhibiting or attending PACK EXPO Connects, visit packexpoconnects.com . or contact the PMMI Show Department at expo@ pmmi.org or (571) 612-3200.
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