Focal Point 2014

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Focal Point 2014: Packaging at the Leading Edge is a one-day conference targeting the latest challenges and solutions in packaging and converting across the value chain. Hear industry experts discuss sustainable sourcing of feedstocks, developments in specialty packaging materials, and end-of-life management challenges and choices. Network with your peers throughout the day. Tour the new pilot coating and laminating line at UW-Stevens Point, recently installed for research, product development and education.

Confirmed speakers are:
•Nicole Bookhout, National Account Executive, Placon
•Robyn Buma, Global Procurement Director, Paper, Avery Dennison Materials Group
•Craig Culver, Co-founder and CEO, Culver's
•Daniel Daggett, Director, Product Stewardship and Sustainability, Sealed Air Corporation
•Tim Haggerty, Plant Director - LeHigh Valley, PA, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
•James Kahn, Commercial Manager, Braskem
•Ian Lifshitz, North American Director of Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations at Asia Pulp and Paper Group
•Megan Moore, New Product Development Sales Manager, Placon
•Michele Riggs, Biodegradable Technical Specialist/Environmental Technician, Cedar Grove Compost, Inc.
•Pankaj Singh, Deputy Sales Director North America, Asia Pulp and Paper Group
•Shawn Stevens, Attorney/Equity Partner at Gass Weber Mullins
 

Click here to register online Register by September 19 for $180, saving $70 off full conference registration price.

Learn more about this great-value conference: http://www.uwsp.edu/wist/Pages/focal-point/default.aspx

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sealed Air, Food Safety and Sustainability

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Cedar Grove's Michele Riggs Talks Compostability

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A Focal Point Interview with Attorney Shawn Stevens

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Attorney to Address Food Packaging Regulations at Focal Point 2014

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Program Schedule Announced for Focal Point 2014: Packaging at the Leading Edge

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Speakers Announced for Focal Point 2014: Packaging at the Leading Edge
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