Ben Markens

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently released its annual 2011 Trends: Industry Outlook and Market Data Report, the definitive analysis of what lies ahead for the paperboard packaging industry. The report reflects the partnership of PPC and (RISI), the leading provider of paperboard packaging industry market forecasts and analysis. The report identifies growth markets and analyzes trends for 17 key market segments of the paperboard packaging industry, including beverage, cereal and dairy markets. In this year’s report, five end-use categories were classified as growth markets (those that can expect tonnage shipments to grow by 1.0% per year or more

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) announces that Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY, joined the organization as an associate member. Eastman Kodak’s Packaging Solutions portfolio includes plate systems for flexo, offset, and letterpress; proofing systems; digital asset management; creative and production workflow; brand protection; digital printing; and technical, professional, and consulting services. “We’re thrilled that Eastman Kodak has joined the council,” says Ben Markens, president of PPC. “I look forward to sharing with their entire staff all PPC’s marketing, instructional, and networking opportunities.”

(Press Release) - From June 28-29, 2011, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will conduct its annual Technical and Production Forum at PPC headquarters in Springfield, MA. In this instructional workshop, industry experts will provide insight into technical best practices and innovations via cutting-edge presentations, educational demonstrations, and revealing discussions. The breakthrough strategies presented at the workshop will help operations personnel, plant managers, technical directors, and department leaders to make the most informed choices-and leverage the tools needed-to make their business grow and succeed. Topics to be explored in-depth include: "This event is designed to encompass a vast array of

HOME SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES EDITORIAL CALENDAR MEDIA GUIDE EVENTS CALENDAR INDUSTRY LINKS ABOUT US CONTACT Dianne Vanover accepts an award for starting National Paperboard Packaging Week from the president of Thoro Packaging Jan Steiner. Dianne Vanover accepts an award for starting National Paperboard Packaging Week from the president of Thoro Packaging Jan Steiner. Jan. 8, 2011 - On December 22, 2010, Dianne Vanover, marketing coordinator of Thoro Packaging in Corona, California, was honored for her idea and her effort in instituting National Paperboard Packaging Week. Jan Steiner, president of Thoro Packaging, presented Vanover with the award and read a letter

SPRINGFIELD, MA, Dec. 15, 2010 (Press Release) - On December 7-8, 2010, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) hosted the Folding Carton Boot Camp workshop at PPC headquarters in Springfield, MA. Twenty-four participants and twelve speakers attended the workshop - a record attendance for this event. Industry experts explained the packaging production process, beginning with how paperboard is made, on to inks and coatings, prepress, CAD, layout, graphics, presses, tooling, embossing, stamping, stripping, finishing, gluing, windowing, and finally, automatic packaging equipment. To honor the completion of this intensive educational program, participants were each awarded a certificate of achievement. "We had

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has published TRENDS 2009, a definitive analysis of what lies ahead for the paperboard packaging industry. Free to PPC members, the insightful and comprehensive report is a tool to help translate market challenges into opportunities.