The third new market-related ARC Summit, the 2025 edition focused on flexible packaging, was held at MxD in Chicago last week. Organized by the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters, it brought together attendees across the value chain of flex-pack converting from substrate and machinery providers to printer/converters and brand owners.
The ARC Summit Flexible Packaging 2025 opened with Clemson University Prof. Andrew Hurley (above) speaking on consumer behavior and their opinions of packaging.
Blaige & Company President Thomas Blaige speaks on “Optimizing Brand and Value of Flexible Packaging Converters in the New Economy.”
ARC Executive Director Chris Kerscher (right) interviews Ken Laverdure of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. on what brand owners want from packaging converters.
ARC Summit 2025 attendees toured the MXD facilities in Chicago to learn about new developments in manufacturing, digital twins, automation, cybersecurity, and more.
Day Two started with Flexible Packaging Association President & CEO Dan Felton speaking on packaging trends, state of the industry, and legislative update.
Gregory Wagner of Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services speaks on future of digital manufacturing.
Paul Kanakkanatt of Siemens speaks on “accelerating your cybersecurity journey for automation and manufacturing.“