Yo's Yarns

Good-bye and Hello

Published: April 27, 2018, By Yolanda Simonsis

PFFC editorial director Yolanda Simonsis says good-bye to an industry after 40 years, greets new editorial leadership.

Cannabis and My Mom

Published: March 30, 2018, By Yolanda Simonsis

A medical cannabis experience becomes personal with the passing of PFFC's editorial director Yolanda Simonsis' mother after a 2-1/2 year struggle with lung cancer.

This Is a TEST of Your Imagination!

Published: November 10, 2017, By Yolanda Simonsis

Technology predictions for the future of the converting industry test readers' imagination.

What Was Your Eclipse Experience?

Published: August 24, 2017, By Yolanda Simonsis

This spot is generally reserved for industry-related commentaries, but today I simply must share my personal eclipse experience. . . because who's going to stop me?

For a Modern Workforce, It Requires TRAINING

Published: June 09, 2017, By Yolanda Simonsis

Training America's workforce with the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act will help people compete for high-skilled, in-demand jobs especially in the packaging and manufacturing industries that many converters serve.

Be on Top of Your Game—Training Is Critical

Published: April 05, 2017, By Yolanda Simonsis

Converters must find the time to attend an abundance of conferences and exhibitions huddled within a short time frame this spring to help them get their game on.