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Praise for PackChat

PackChat is a great way for packaging professionals to share advice and perspective as well as build relationships and networks. With so many shared challenges facing the packaging industry today, it is an effective way for people to collaborate on common solutions.

—Mike Ross, IoPP Member
Senior Packaging Manager, Hair Europe
Unilever

Latest Discussions

  • Posted in: All Member Forum

    Scandinavian FBB (Metsä, Stora, Billerud) would be worth reviewing - good stiffness at equivalent calipers and solid runnability on automated equipment, with strong surface performance. Michelle-Lea Sivanesan ...

  • Recycled Paperboard

    Posted in: All Member Forum

    Is anybody aware of any board material for unit cartons in Europe which are similar to Clearwater's ReMagine board, meaning that the board is suitable to run on automated equipment without needing to increase the board thickness and which does not exhibit ...

  • Posted in: All Member Forum

    Hi Bethel, We give a bleed of around 3 mm to 4 mm; in some scenarios it is given up to 5 mm as well. The tolerances when the die board hits the sheet are considered to be anywhere between 2 pt and 4 pt mm. Tooling generally lasts for a million ...

Upcoming Events


  • Tuesday
    24
    February

    IoPP Golden Gate Chapter: Amazon Fulfilment Center Tour

    Feb 24, 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (PT)
    Our Golden Gate Chapter is hosting a behind-the-scenes tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Tracy, California. This free event offers a rare look inside a robotics-enabled facility where people and technology work side by side to move millions of products efficiently. During the tour, you’ll see how items travel from an online shopping cart to a shipped package, with robots transporting inventory, conveyor systems running in every direction, and automation supporting fast, accurate fulfillment. The Tracy site is a robotics sortable facility, handling items smaller than a standard microwave with impressive speed and precision. Space is limited to 12 attendees, and registration is required . If you’re curious about large-scale automation and fulfillment operations, this tour offers valuable perspective you won’t want to pass up.
    Tracy, CA, United States

  • Thursday
    26
    February

    IoPP Minnesota Chapter: Networking Happy Hour with General Mills

    Feb 26, 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (ET)
    Our Minnesota Chapter is hosting a happy hour at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. with packaging engineers and senior management from General Mills. It’s a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, talk packaging design, and build relationships in a relaxed setting! The afternoon kicks off at 3:30 PM with arrival and sign-in, followed by networking from 4-5:30 PM. IoPP members pay $25, students pay $20, and non-members/guests pay $30. Drink tickets are included with registration, so you can settle in and focus on the conversation. Registration is required by February 24. If you’re looking to expand your network and spend time with peers who shape some of the industry’s most recognizable packaging, this event is worth adding to your calendar. Register today !
    Fridley, MN, United States

  • Thursday
    5
    March

    IoPP Central Ohio Chapter: Revive Environmental Tour

    Mar 5, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM (ET)
    Our Central Ohio Chapter is heading to Revive Environmental for a tour focused on one of the most talked-about topics in packaging today: PFAS and water quality solutions. Revive Environmental specializes in advanced technologies designed to destroy PFAS and treat contaminated water streams. During this visit, you’ll learn how their work supports industries facing evolving regulations and sustainability challenges, including packaging applications that have historically relied on PFAS-based materials. IoPP members pay $15 and affiliates and non-members pay $25. Attendees should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses and steel toe covers will be provided, or you may bring your own steel toe footwear. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot !
    Columbus, OH, United States

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