PCMC To Host Open Houses For Flexible Packaging, Folding Cartons Green Bay, Wisconsin based Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, is in- viting packaging newcomers and experts alike to two free information-packed open houses at its state-of-the-art Packaging Innovation Center on April 23-25. The inaugural Power Packs Live event builds upon the success of PCMC’s recently launched Power Packs educa- tional video series. PCMC’s Packaging Innovation Center serves as a resource for demos, trials and training along with research and development opportunities. Participants interested in digital printing for flexible packaging can choose from one of two open house events being held April 23-24. Those interested in folding carton printing are invited to attend the April 25 open house. All will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants can choose to attend one or both events: Digital Printing for Flexible Packaging Open House, April 23-24: This event will open with a keynote address by industry consultant and analyst Dr. Sean Smyth, one of the foremost experts in the global digital market. A series of breakout sessions led by packaging experts will fol- low, covering topics including: DFE software, led by Sean Hampson and Keith Grimm of Hybrid, and Eric Nelsen of
Xitron; and a business case/cost model of PCMC’s new ION hybrid packaging press delivered by PCMC’s Mike Branstrom. Participants will also have an opportunity to see the ION hybrid press live in action. The ION turns traditional analog presses into digital hybrid printing platforms, pro- viding the ability to produce larger digital runs cost com- petitively, meeting market needs for wider, faster printing with highest quality.
Following lunch, a closing panel session moderated by Sean Smyth will feature Jenifer Grace, President of LaCore Printworx; Flexible Packaging Association president Alison Keane; and PCMC’s Windell McGill. “We’re excited to host flexible packaging converters in Green Bay not only to show them a digital press printing at speeds not seen before, but also to learn about the busi- ness opportunity for digitally printed flexible packaging,” said ION Launch Manager Windell McGill. Digital and Flexo Folding Carton Open House, April 25: This event will include a flexo supplier showcase where participants will catch up on the latest products from in- dustry suppliers, followed by lunch and networking. Educational sessions will include Sean Smyth sharing his insight into digital trends in folding carton, along with technical and innovation experts, including Dennis Gignac from BW PaperSystems/Zerand, delving into the details of their new innovations in folding carton converting. PC- MC’s Rodney Pennings will highlight the latest flexograph- ic printing innovations. An overview of the Fusion folding carton press will be followed by an up-close press-side demo. The Fusion press boasts energy- and time-saving features like auto- matic drum cleaning and automatic impression setting to ensure minimal downtime. The Fusion significantly reduc- es energy requirements by utilizing low-power consump- tion components, design and operation. To register for the open houses, visit www. bwconvert- ingsolutions.com .
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