This workshop will bring together board and packaging producers, testing equipment suppliers and scientists to discuss some of the common problems with today’s board and packaging test methods, to define research gaps and provide the foundation for work to improve testing and performance.
Workshop Overview
​This two-day event exploring R&D needed in corrugated packaging will:
  • Frame the Critical Issues
    • ​Present a summary of accepted and potential test methods and models for containerboard and converted package performance that will identify strengths and concerns along with technology gaps. The summary will be based on an extensive review of this field by John Considine and others described in more detail below.
    • Discuss state-of-the-art methods and needed improvements in testing and performance prediction with experts in the field.
  • Define and Prioritize – Conduct breakout sessions to define and prioritize research needs.
  • Build a Community – Improve research efforts by connecting industry and materials scientists to foster new collaborations. 
Workshop Cost
Company registration - Non-APPTI Members
  • Company registration for the workshop is $4,500 for integrated producers and equipment suppliers. Company registration provides one copy of the literature review and allows 3 individuals from the company to attend the workshop at the individual rate of $100. 
  • Company registration for the workshop is $500 for non-integrated producers. This registration allows 2 individuals from the company to attend the workshop at the individual rate of $100 but does not provide a copy of the literature review. 
  • There is no company registration fee required for universities or government agencies.
Individual Registration
  • The cost for an individual is $100.  An individual's company must be registered and have paid the company fee or be an APPTI member.
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The deadline for registration is June 11, 2019

    Individual Registration:
    Contact David Turpin, APPTI Executive Director, if you are unsure if your company registration has been paid.  [email protected]

    Company Registration - Non APPTI Members
    Contact David Turpin if you desire to receive an invoice and pay company registration by check or funds transfer. david.turpin@appti.org
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Individual Registration for Workshop

$100.00
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Company Registration for Workshop - Non-Integrated Producer

$500.00
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Company Registration for Workshop - Integrated Producer, Equipment Supplier

$4,500.00
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Literature Review
Workshop Logistics
The APPTI Packaging Testing Team has provided funding for a literature review of Current Testing Methods and Models for Containerboard and Converted Packaging by researchers from the Forest Products Laboratory, the national research institution for the USDA, Forest Service. The review is being prepared by Dr. John Considine, Dr. Nathan Bechle and James Bridwell, P.E.  The review will be provided to APPTI member companies who funded the study and to non-APPTI member companies who pay the appropriate company registration fee.

Workshop Support and Planning

The workshop is led by APPTI Member companies International Paper, WestRock, Georgia Pacific, Domtar and Nalco. 
The workshop will be held at the U.S.D.A. Forest Service · Forest Products Laboratory · One Gifford Pinchot Drive · Madison, WI 53726
A block of rooms is being held at the Best Western Plus InnTowner · 2424 University Ave. · Madison, WI 53726.

The room rate is $139.99. Please make your reservation before 6/13/19 to secure this rate.

Individuals can call the hotel at (608) 233-8778 option #3;  to make reservations. Please reference the group code 937-1.
Preliminary Agenda
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