The Converting, Coating & Sustainability Event on April 17th was a huge success with an outstanding agenda and group of speakers. We want to thank Miron Construction for hosting the event.
Our guest speakers included:
- Rodney Pennings of PCMC Sales Director of Printing, Coating and Laminating. PCMC is a Division of Barry-Wehmiller.
- Jeff Carew President of the Coating Business Unit of ProCon the largest independent Paper Converting Company in the United States.
- David Magda Director of Product Innovation for Pixelle Specialty Paper Solutions with innovative solutions in paper and barrier coating for sustainable packaging.
- Mark Hunter, the Director of Technology, Innovation at Hoffmaster Group. Hoffmaster is a leading manufacturer of disposable tableware.
- John Garnett Vice President, Sustainability & Emerging Technology at Charter Next Generation. CNG invests in the highest quality technologies and people for state-of-the-art film production for the packaging industry.
- Blake Titus Senior Virtual Construction Lead Industrial at Miron Construction.
We all recognize that sustainability and recycling are the premier topics in the packaging industries. A shift in Consumer demand has brought sustainability to the forefront of company priorities. Companies are making a shift to environmental commitment. They recognize the push from Governments and consumers across the Globe to develop an eco-friendly behavior and economic growth. Consumers worldwide reported that 82% reflect their own personal values.
Companies recognize:
- Make use of eco-friendly products!
- Minimize waste!
- Improve the environment!
- Government Policies!
- Consumer demand for Sustainability and Recycling of packaging!
