Join PPC's Fall Meeting in Orlando, Sep. 30–Oct. 2, to connect with the people shaping the future of paperboard packaging while celebrating the industry's top innovations and emerging talent. Take advantage of our Principal Member Super Early-Bird Rate: bit.ly/4ajmwOb

Through this year’s TICCIT® program, Smurfit Westrock reached more than 10,000 students across 71 events, bringing hands-on sustainability education to classrooms across North America. See the impact: bit.ly/4eg5pzl

Please help us welcome World Arts Inc. to the PPC community. For 30+ years, this employee-owned company has helped brands bring complex projects to life through high-quality production and a commitment to customer service. Learn more about World Arts: bit.ly/4wkmA9i

What if your greatest competitive advantage is how you think? At PPC’s Fall Meeting, Nick Nanton will share how creativity can help leaders navigate uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and uncover new opportunities. Register with Super Early Bird pricing: bit.ly/4ajmwOb

The next generation is shaping the future of paperboard packaging. Hear from five emerging industry leaders on their careers, the industry's future, and what's ahead. Read more: bit.ly/4oRS2sI

Please join us in welcoming World Arts to PPC! For 30+ years, this employee-owned company has provided printing, packaging, and fulfillment solutions backed by quality and innovation. We're excited to have them in the PPC community! Learn more: bit.ly/4wkmA9i

Last week, PPC's Tom Hendrickson attended AMERIPEN's Annual Summit in Washington, D.C., meeting with Congressional staff to advocate for the PACK Act and science-based packaging claims. PPC continues ensuring the folding carton industry's voice is heard.

Please join us in welcoming Edale to PPC! A leader in flexographic printing and converting solutions, Edale brings deep expertise in single-pass carton press development. We’re excited to have them in our community. Learn more: bit.ly/4wb58UD

PPC’s 83rd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition judges are reviewing standout packaging in design, printing, sustainability, and innovation. Thank you to our judges and every company that entered. See you at Fall Meeting in Orlando to celebrate: bit.ly/4ajmwOb

The companies with the best insights don’t guess—they benchmark. PPC’s Benchmarking Program gives members exclusive industry data to measure performance, spot opportunities, and make smarter decisions. Submit your data today: paperbox.org/programs/benchm…

Please join us in welcoming Advanced Print Technologies (APT) to PPC! Based in Rhode Island, APT provides new and pre-owned printing & packaging equipment, technical expertise, and support to help printers and converters succeed. Learn more: bit.ly/44hSO8Z

This spring, PPC member companies brought TICCIT® to classrooms and communities across North America, helping students understand how trees become cartons and how paperboard packaging supports a more sustainable future. See the impact our members made: bit.ly/4eg5pzl

What does it take to produce millions of folding cartons with precision, consistency, and speed? A recent visit to PPC member TAVO Packaging offered a behind-the-scenes look at modern folding carton manufacturing. Read the article: bit.ly/4fMACvk

The members who get the most from PPC aren't necessarily the biggest companies—they're the ones who get involved. PPC Pathways helps you discover the programs, events, committees, and communities that align with your role and goals. Explore PPC Pathways: bit.ly/4unLcNx

June 16 from 1–2 PM ET, PPC’s Virtual Safety Roundtable brings plant operators and safety managers together for a candid, solution–driven conversation. No slides, no presentation, just a chance to exchange insight and ask questions. To register: bit.ly/3OYyUMi

Join us Sept. 30–Oct. 2 for PPC’s 2026 Fall Meeting to connect with industry leaders, gain fresh insights, and celebrate standout work from PPC’s Paperboard Packaging Competition and the Student Design Challenge. Register today: bit.ly/4ajmwOb

PPC is ensuring the paperboard packaging industry has a voice where it matters. Last week, Industry Affairs Manager Tom Hendrickson met with New York lawmakers in Albany to discuss EPR, recyclability, and packaging policy shaping our industry's future.

The best safety conversations usually don’t happen in presentations; they happen between the people who actually run plants & solve problems every day. That’s exactly the goal of PPC’s upcoming Virtual Safety Roundtable on June 16 from 1–2 PM ET. Sign up: bit.ly/3OYyUMi

Feeling uncertain about the Truth-in-Labeling Law requirements? Join PPC’s member-exclusive Virtual Roundtable to hear from AMERIPEN President Lynn Dyer on how current laws are impacting packaging and what the PACK Act could mean for you. Register here: bit.ly/4u0gvNs

PPC President Emily Leonczyk recently visited Curtis Packaging and experienced the craftsmanship, collaboration, and culture behind nearly 180 years of success. Thank you to the entire Curtis team for the warm welcome. Read Emily’s reflection here: bit.ly/3RthgRL