Smithers Pira recently spoke with Dave Long, VP of Business Development at Coveris, who will be presenting Pet Food Packaging Evolution and Direction as part of the Specialty Paper Packaging session at Specialty Papers US. 

 

Dave Long gave his insights about what he feels are the biggest challenges facing the packaging industry:

"...there is a high level of transition away from paper-based packaging to plastic packaging. The unmet needs of the market have overtaken the current offerings..." 

 

Find out why this conference is important to the transition of paper-based packaging by reading the full interview.

 

 

Specialty Papers US 2016 will begin with a networking reception on September 21 sponsored by Eastman, at Goose Island Brewery. Mingle with Specialty Paper attendees at this iconic Chicago brewery. Enjoy a tour, beer tastings, and hors d'oeuvres provided by local Chicago food trucks.

 

5:00 PM Shuttle departs from McCormick Place

5:30 PM Guests arrive at Goose Island Brewery

5:30-7:30 PM Reception and Brewery Tours

7:30 PM Shuttle departs from Goose Island Brewery

8:00 PM Shuttle arrives at McCormick Place. 

 

 

 

When you reserve your delegate ticket for Specialty Papers US this week, you will receive a FREE copy of Smithers Pira's Specialty Papers: Getting Out of the Commodity Trap. This whitepaper provides an in-depth look at how specialty papers can be a useful diversification for paper mills and how these paper grades come with their own business challenges. 

 

Hurry, this offer expires this Friday, August 5, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Limited to the first 10 registrations that are received. 

 

Reserve your ticket for Specialty Papers US with the TAPPI-only price of $989.10. This is lower than our Early Bird price of $999. Use the promotional code TAPPIUS16 during the checkout process to save.