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What does it take to move more sustainable packaging from concept to shelf? Learn how functional coatings and co-creation are enabling more sustainable packaging structures that meet challenging performance requirements at our PACK EXPO presentation, “Packaging Innovation: At the Crossroads of Performance and Sustainability.” Join Lori Gobris, Global Marketing Director, Packaging, and Heather Ecke, Senior Business Development Manager, Packaging, as they explore: • Sustainability, regulations, and emerging packaging design trends • Strategies for balancing performance, circularity, and efficiency • Barrier and heat seal technologies for next-generation packaging • Film-to-paper transition and material simplification approaches • Emerging pathways including bio-based and dual end-of-life solutions You’ll also see examples of co-created, market-ready packaging structures that demonstrate how Michelman’s aqueous coating technologies work together as integrated systems. Join us for coffee, refreshments, and insights into how collaboration across the value chain can help move sustainable packaging from concept to shelf. 📅 Tuesday, October 20th 🕑 3:30pm 📍 Room W183C Space is limited. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ezjsQR_f

What’s next for more sustainable paper cups? Learn how water-based coatings can replace PE, enable recyclability, and improve paper cup performance at our PACK EXPO presentation entitled, “Transforming the Paper Cup: Building Toward Plastic-Free Solutions.” Adam Graber, Global Marketing Manager, Rigid Packaging, will explore the challenge of balancing heat-seal performance, beverage resistance, and recyclability at commercial line speeds. Get an inside look at why paper cups are uniquely challenging for coatings and how Michelman's newest multifunctional coatings raise the bar on performance. Explore our innovation roadmap, featuring dual end-of-life options that support recyclability and either industrial or home compostability, and see how we’re expanding this technology into additional foodservice applications as the industry moves toward a plastic-free future. Take a break from the show floor and join us for coffee and refreshments while getting a glimpse of what’s ahead for paper cup production. 📅 Monday, October 19th 🕑 2:00pm 📍 Room W183C Space is limited. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/enU3vCnV

One of my favorite things about PACK EXPO is the chance to step away from day-to-day projects and talk directly with the people driving packaging innovation across the value chain. I look forward to hearing about the challenges brands and converters are facing and discussing practical solutions for issues like moisture resistance, abrasion protection during distribution, and water, oil, and grease resistance for foodservice and other applications. We can help meet these requirements while supporting the transition to more recyclable, fiber-based packaging formats. If you'll be at the show, stop by Michelman Booth W-38022. I welcome the opportunity to exchange ideas and explore what's next for packaging innovation. See more about what Michelman is bringing to PACK EXPO: https://lnkd.in/g6BgJbYg

What does it take to move high-barrier paper packaging from concept to commercial reality? At PACK EXPO International 2026, Michelman will showcase how collaboration across the packaging value chain is helping make high-performance, paper-based packaging more viable for converters and brands. Join us for “Design Concept to Paper Packaging Reality”: 🗓 Tuesday, October 20 🕑 2-2:30pm 📍 Innovation Stage 1 (N-4570) Together with UPM Specialty Materials and BOBST, we’ll discuss co-created flexible packaging structures that combine paper technology, coating innovation, and process adaptations to meet demanding performance requirements while supporting improved circularity. Sarah Dembroski UPM Specialty Materials, Ralph Giammarco of Michelman, and Chris Marshall of BOBST will present real-world examples and practical insights into packaging development, scale-up, and commercialization. Visitors to the show can also learn more about Michelman’s portfolio of water-based coatings, including: • Nuvita® Life 4002 & 4605, our newest #biobased, #plasticfree barrier coatings designed for fiber-based retail food packaging that can be recyclable, compostable, or both • Our expanding range of paper cup coatings that replace traditional polyethylene liners, enabling improved sustainability while meeting requirements for challenging hot beverage applications Find us at Booth W-38022 during PACK EXPO International, October 18–21, at McCormick Place in Chicago. We hope to see you there!

I'm looking forward to PACK EXPO International and to connecting with all the people shaping the future of paper cups! The industry is moving quickly to innovate solutions that reduce plastic while maintaining great performance and production efficiency for manufacturers. It's an exciting time for water-based coating innovation, and I, for one, can't wait to chat with everybody over (or simply about) a paper cup a coffee! If you're attending the show and paper cups are a part of your world, let's connect at Michelman Booth W-38022. See you in Chicago! Here's a preview of what Michelman will be highlighting at Pack Expo: https://lnkd.in/gnHZBzte

I’ll be attending PACK EXPO International as part of the Michelman team from October 18-21st. Having worked across both the packaging and specialty chemicals industries, I've seen firsthand how collaboration across the value chain can help solve complex challenges and advance more sustainable packaging solutions. Today, those relationships are more important than ever as brands, converters, and suppliers navigate evolving regulations, consumer expectations, and sustainability commitments. If you'll be in Chicago, I'd love to connect! Stop by Michelman at Booth W-38022 and let's talk about what's next for flexible packaging. Here's a preview of what Michelman will be highlighting at PACK EXPO: https://lnkd.in/gASMcrmb