Corrugated Packaging Conference, 2008 TAPPI
What's the Excitement All About?
The Corrugated Packaging Conference takes place during SuperCorrExpo which is the largest trade show in the Western hemisphere catering to the corrugated industry. With over 200 exhibitors, SuperCorrExpo assembles all that is corrugated under the same roof and at the same time. Visitors get an up-close, hands-on look at the latest technology and innovation and have the opportunity to participate in educational sessions that offer takeaways to enhance the efficiency, productivity, quality, safety and profitability of their operations. SuperCorrExpo's ratio of machinery per square foot may indeed make this the largest corrugated industry show in the world.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this premier event, please contact Linda Cohen at lcohen@tappi.org or +1.914.944.0135.
Why Should You Attend?
The week long exposition is hosted by the corrugated industry's two largest associations, TAPPI and AICC, which hold their annual meetings at the Georgia World Congress Center in conjunction with the SuperCorrExpo exposition. You'll be in good company when you attend. Get access to knowledge and access to networks to propel your business and your career.
James Hannan to deliver the opening keynote address
Jim Hannan is chief executive officer and president of Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, pulp, paper, building products and related chemicals.
A native of Connecticut, Jim graduated from California State University, East Bay (formerly California State University, Hayward) with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
He spent six years with the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand before joining Pegasus Gold as assistant corporate controller in 1995. He was named the company’s controller about a year later.
Jim began his career with Koch Industries in 1998 when he joined Koch Mineral Services as chief financial officer. He left Koch for two years to work as corporate controller at Homestake Mining Company before rejoining Koch Mineral Services in 2001. In 2004, Jim was named president of INVISTA Intermediates, which is another Koch company.
After the Koch acquisition of Georgia-Pacific in late 2005, Jim was named GP’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer. In August 2006, he was promoted to president and COO and named to the company’s board of directors. Jim was named chief executive officer and president in November 2007.
In addition to his responsibilities at Georgia-Pacific, Jim is a member of the board of the Atlanta Committee for Progress, the Atlanta History Center and the Commerce Club. In addition, this year Jim is serving as the corporate chair for the Atlanta Komen Race for the Cure.
Additional program topics include:
Monday 8:00am – 9:00am Opening Session and Keynote Address
James Hannan, President and CEO Georgia Pacific Corporation
Monday 9:00am – 10:30am - How does Sustainability Affect your Box Plant?
Speakers: Roger Poteet, Poteet Printing, Andrew Pierson, Mid-Atlantic Packaging
Sustainability is one of the hottest issues currently facing corrugated converters. Monday’s sessions will look at how sustainability mandates handed down by customers, retailers and corporate offices can impact everything from daily operations to materials and new machinery purchases, to maintenance programs. We’ll also address what you can do to smooth the transition from old habits to sustainable practices.
Tuesday 8:00am – 8:30am Corrugated Division Scholarship Awards
Tuesday 8:30am - 10:30am – Saving Energy, Today, Tomorrow, and in the Future
Speakers: Jim Simko, Simtek Systems; Bud Stickle, Stickle Steam Specialties Co; John Donahue, Donahue & Associates; Art Ragauskas, IPST @ Georgia Tech
Sky rocketing energy costs have the attention of everyone whether it’s at the pumps or at the plant. Tuesday’s session explores energy savings and what can be done today, tomorrow and to plan for the future. We’ll look at immediate solutions, simple ideas for reducing monthly energy costs, mid-term solutions such as capital investments and process changes and take a glance at developing technologies in energy sources and alternative fuels for future solutions. After a brief presentation by each speaker they will participate in a panel which will address questions from the audience. Attendees will receive ideas and take home information to help their companies address key energy issues.
Wednesday 8:00am – 8:30am CorrPak Award Ceremony
Wednesday 8:30am – 11:00am – Equipment Buying, Installing and Commissioning for Rapid ROI
Speakers: Craig Garbarini, Dean Mitchell
As soon as the power goes on you need to start making money. Wednesday’s session focuses on installing and commissioning new equipment. Is a flawless installation possible and how can you plan, prepare and execute installation to rapidly reach expected ROI, productivity and quality levels? Production managers, supervisors, project managers and other key individuals in the commissioning process will find this an important information packed session with great take-away value. A workshop will be conducted at the end of the session to apply the principles which are discussed during the presentations.
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