Jeff Huber & Kevin Bergeson: Directors of Purchasing (retiring & incoming)
Monday, October 19, 11:00-11:30 AM & Tuesday, October 20, 2:30-3:00 PM
U.S.
import tariffs and disruption in the Middle East shipping channels have
impacted many raw materials used in the flexible packaging
industry. Learn the latest status and outlook for 2027 in this
rapidly changing environment.
"EPR Compliance: Optimize Packaging to Minimize Financial Impact"
Jeff Travis: Senior Manager of Innovation and Sustainability
Monday, October 19, 2:30-3:00 PM & Tuesday, October 20, 11:00-11:30 AM
EPR
legislation has gone into effect in several U.S. states, bringing new financial
implications associated with the type and amount of packaging. Learn
about the tools, packaging technologies, and expert support available to help
brand owners analyze their packaging options and pick the optimal packaging
strategy.
Innovation Spotlight
VALVPAK®
Lightweight, Self-Sealing, One-Handed Dispensing
Designed for effortless one-handed use, ValvPak® combines consumer convenience with supply chain efficiency through its patented liquid dispensing valve and automatic airtight resealing technology. Lightweight, adaptable, and sustainable, this innovative liquid packaging solution offers a clean, drip-free dispensing experience while helping protect contents from air and contaminants. The valve automatically closes the moment pressure is released, offering an instant seal that prevents leaks, preserves product freshness, and maintains performance from the first use to the last drop.
MATTE LUXE
Matte All-Polyethylene Packaging: Design For Recycle
This luxurious all-PE package provides an elegant matte appearance, along with Design for Recycle constructions and MDO and BOPE performance options. The perfect high-performance combination: understated beauty, dialed-in performance, and designed for tomorrow!
LINEAR EDGE
Easy Open, Design for Recycle, All-Polyethylene Packaging
A better open, every time. LinearEdge MDO film technology gives this all-polyethylene package a controlled, linear tear consumers can feel. A simplified North American supply chain keeps it dependable, and mono-material construction makes it designed to recycle where facilities exist.
APC FLEX CUBE
More Efficient Packaging; Ship More Product, Less Air
APC FlexCube is a preformed cuboid-shaped pouch designed to help brands make more efficient use of packaging, shipping and shelf space. Its geometric format creates a distinctive, high-impact presentation for large-format products while improving the product-to-package ratio and helping reduce excess headspace. Depending on the application, the space-efficient format can use 30-40% less material than traditional flexible packaging formats. Compared with alternative rigid formats, APC FlexCube can support source reduction, improve the product-to-package ratio, and help lower the package’s carbon footprint. APC FlexCube is an authorized Pouch3 format.