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IoPP Central Ohio Chapter: American Whistle Corporation Tour

Our Central Ohio Chapter is heading to the American Whistle Corporation for a behind-the-scenes look at the only manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States. The morning begins with breakfast at Tim Hortons in Columbus (955 E Dublin Granville Road) before the group tours the factory to see raw brass transformed into finished whistles through stamping, forming, assembly, testing, packaging, and shipping operations. Attendees will also take home their own whistle souvenir! Members attend for $15 and non-members for $25, making this a fun and affordable way to connect with fellow packaging professionals while experiencing a unique piece of American manufacturing history. Sign up now .

IoPP Cascade Chapter: Smurfit Westrock's Longview Mill and Box Plant Tour

Our Cascade Chapter tours Smurfit Westrock's Longview Mill and Box Plant for an inside look at paper and corrugated packaging production from start to finish. Attendees will follow the process from wood chips being transformed into pulp and paper through testing, corrugating, and final box conversion in this high-speed operation. The facility is one of the few mills in the world producing extensible paper known for its impressive stretch and puncture resistance, making this a valuable experience for packaging professionals interested in materials, manufacturing, and corrugated packaging operations.