August 11, 2026 – AICC, The Independent Packaging Association in partnership with INSCO, has announced a specialized training program to be offered during Corrugated Week 2026, the industry event jointly hosted by TAPPI and AICC.
Training Program:
Corrugator Defects: How Sheet Quality Impacts Converting Performance
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: AICC/TAPPI Corrugated Week in Fort Worth, Texas
Who Should Attend: Corrugator operators and supervisors, converting supervisors, production managers, plant managers, quality managers and technicians, and operations leaders seeking to improve productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen profitability.
The program has been designed to examine the relationship between corrugator sheet quality and downstream converting operations. The curriculum addresses the following principal topics:
- Identification of common sheet defects, including warp, delamination, bonding issues, moisture imbalance, and dimensional instability
- Root cause analysis of corrugator sheet defects and the process factors that contribute to each
- The effect of sheet defects on converting processes, including printing, die-cutting, folding, and gluing
- The broader consequences of sheet quality issues for production efficiency, waste reduction, and overall plant performance
Instruction will be led by Freerk van der Laan, an international corrugating process specialist and consultant with more than 38 years of experience in process optimization, including over 30 years dedicated to the paper and board industry. As the founder of Corr-Tag / Corr-Trading, he works with corrugated manufacturers around the world to improve performance through technical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
Fred’s expertise includes moisture and warp control, the interaction of adhesives, steam, and the corrugating process, and the development of standardized operational best practices. He also serves as a member of INSCO’s teaching team, bringing a practical, hands-on approach focused on solving real-world manufacturing challenges.
Through this partnership, AICC and INSCO continue to extend their shared commitment to practical, peer-driven education that supports the ongoing development of the corrugated workforce and helps member companies remain competitive in an evolving marketplace.
The program requires an additional cost to attend beyond standard Corrugated Week registration. Registration for Corrugated Week 2026 and the Corrugator Defects: How Sheet Quality Impacts Converting Performance program is available at https://www.prereg.net/2026/corr/index.cfm?cs=exp&&CFID=116173242&CFTOKEN=832c7426163d0d80-D2F081B1-B383-BD47-53AD59A2F4022DB1
Education Contact:
Rebecca Rendon, Director of Education and Leadership Development
Event Contact:
Laura Mihalick, Director of Conventions & Meetings
Media Contact:
Alyce Ryan, Director of Marketing
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