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Paperboard Packaging Seminar

Event overview:

This seminar provides a real-time, comprehensive review of paperboard grades and packaging technologies. Attendees will gain critical knowledge to help in all facets of paperboard packaging decisions. Attendees charged with responsibilities that include sales, packaging development, specifications, procurement, quality control, customer service and production management will benefit from the seminar. All levels of paperboard packaging experience will benefit from this presentation.

Presentation topics include:

  • What paperboard substrates are available in the market today?
  • Characteristics, features, benefits/challenges between virgin and recycled fiber grades
  • The paperboard manufacturing process across all grades
  • How does paperboard compete on a sustainable level with alternative packaging offerings?
  • Environmental certifications, requirements and future trends
  • Differences between recycled, recyclable, post-consumer/industrial waste percentage and compostable grades
  • Case study: What do consumers really want in packaging today?
  • Case study: Diagnosing quality issues and what a paperboard manufacturer can do to address them.
  • Overview of printing processes in today's market
  • Overview of specialty coating and poly extrusion applications
  • U.S. paperboard versus worldwide imports: How level is the playing field today?

Industry Presentation Experts and Contributors:

  • Each seminar will have specific topic experts present and field questions in an open forum.
  • Varied paperboard samples have been contributed for review by the top manufacturers in the market, including imported grades.
  • Sample Contributors will provide a listing of their "go-to" personnel to assist with future paperboard inquiries, sample requests and packaging project support.

Cancellation Policy: 21 days prior to event date for 100% refund; 14 days prior to event date for 50% refund; no refund will be given less than 14 days. Email us for more information.

The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics
The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics | 311 Harris A. Smith Building, Fernow Street, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634