PPC to Host Folding Carton-Specific Tours at drupa 2024.

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), is gearing up for drupa 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for all kinds of print technologies, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, May 28 through June 7. Throughout the show, PPC will host folding carton-specific tours of member technology providers.

At drupa 2024, PPC aims to facilitate meaningful connections and provide insights into the latest folding carton technologies. Hosted by Ben Markens, President, and Emily Leonczyk, Vice President & Executive Director, PPC’s curated tours are designed to keep members laser-focused on the newest innovations and opportunities in the folding carton segment.

"We are excited to offer these one-of-a-kind curated tours for our members,” Markens said. “drupa presents a unique platform for our industry, not only to learn about the newest converting technologies but also to build community and foster collaboration.”

drupa 2024 is synonymous with cutting-edge technology, and it is imperative for manufacturers to stay abreast of the latest advancements. PPC advocates for continuous innovation and technological excellence in the paperboard packaging sector.

PPC supplier members currently slated to show at drupa include: ACTEGA GmbH, Baumer hhs GmbH, Bobst Mex SA, BW Papersystems Hamburg GmbH, Emmeci S.p.a., eProductivity Software, Esko-Graphics BV, EUKALIN Spezial-Klebstoff Fabrik GmbH, Gietz AG, Heiber + Schröeder Maschinenbau GmbH, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Koenig & Bauer, Komori International BV, manroland Goss web systems GmbH, Marbach America, Inc. (Karl Marbach GmbH & Co. KG), Miraclon BVBA, Scodix Ltd., Valco Metlon Corporation, Vinfoil BV, W.H Leary Co. Inc., and Zünd Systemtechnik AG.

Opportunities are available for boxmaker members to join tours as well as supplier members who are showing at drupa to be included on PPC’s tour route. To learn more and sign up, visit paperbox.org/drupa.

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April 22-25 | Hybrid Fusion, Amsterdam (www.hybridsoftware.com/hybrid-fusion-conference)

April 23-25, 2024 | ARC Summit, Golden, CO (https://www.rolltoroll.org/2024-arc-summit-main)

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