Chicago TAPPI to Host "What’s New in Corrugated and Trade Fair" Event

The Chicago TAPPI Local Section is hosting its 2025 What’s New Program and Trade Fair Event, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on May 13, 2024 at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, IL.

What’s New offers participants an exclusive venue to learn about new technologies, products, and services in a relaxed environment. The informative event is open to all converters and suppliers. Topics focus on emerging operational offerings in the corrugated industry in North America, as well as around the world. 

Additionally, What’s New offers suppliers a unique way to share their ongoing appreciation for customer loyalty. Any supplier that purchases a ticket to attend the evening’s presentation (@$125 per ticket) is eligible to purchase a discounted 4-ticket VIP Converter bundle ($200 for each bundle).  

Click here to register for What’s New Program and Trade Fair. 

The evening program begins with a social hour featuring an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and a series of eight-minute knowledge-packed presentations. 

Attendees will hear the latest on:

• Valmet IQ Quality Management System – Combines precise online moisture, temperature, and wrap measurements with closed-looped controls to improve quality and reduce waste. Presenter: David Maddux, Valmet
• GOX Solutions – An integrated automatic inline assembly system for corrugated pallets, capable of producing up to 6 pallets per minute. Presenter: Jere Sadowsky, Green OX Pallet Technology
• NSOC – Reduce order change by 20-50 seconds. Presenter: Scott Sander, Isowa America
• Fosber SF3 – A new Belted Singlefacer with a longer belt life, easy cartridge change, and very simple belted change. Presenter: Joe Slattery, Fosber
• Ball Belt Transfer System – Allows converters to form multiple rows of nicked bundles up to either 92” or 68” in total width, depending on machine size, and can be installed with minimal or no foundation work.  Presenter: Dylan Baker-Flynn, Geo. M. Martin Co.
• ARISTO Carton Folder-Gluer – Provides converters with the option of cold or hot adhesive bonding of packages up to 6 points, with minimal amounts of waste. Presenter: Justin Delcher, SUN Automation
• Waste Management Solutions – An integrated solution with shredders and air convey systems that help manufacturers keep facilities and process running at optimal condition. Presenter: Frank Tejera, Blower Applications
• iBox-Build – A digital twin platform for procedures that records and recalls all your how-to videos to help onboard new employees and retain organizational knowledge. Presenter: Chris Harris, WPR Services
• Coragum Xcell – The first ready-to-use performance additive product line that reduces adhesive application, improves bonding, and maximizes corrugator speeds. Presenter: Roman Skuratowicz, Ingredion Incorp
• The Raven – A compact robotic palletizer with a dedicated squaring section for stacking, designed around the productivity capabilities of the typical 50” FFG. Presenter: Drew Kaser, Alliance Machine Systems

For more information about Chicago TAPPI and the What’s New event visit tappi.org/chicagotappi. 

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