In November, the US based Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) hosted its signature Folding Carton Boot Camp workshop at its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts. Authorities from the folding carton industry explained the packaging production process to attendees, starting with how paperboard is made, the basics of inks and coatings, prepress, CAD, layout, graphics, presses, tooling, embossing, stamping, stripping, finishing, gluing, windowing, automatic packaging equipment, and finished with an overview of rigid boxes. Participants were each awarded a certificate of achievement. "This class of students asked excellent questions, taking full advantage of the expertise available to them," remarked Ben Markens, PPC President. "Our members know that having a clear grasp of the manufacturing and converting process is crucial to new hires and non-technical staff as they immerse themselves in their roles." The Folding Carton Boot Camp is ideal for anyone new to carton construction (even if not new to the industry) as well as non-plant personnel with limited experience outside a single plant operation.
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