PFFC Thought Leader Interview

In this episode, Paul Lembo, Managing Director of New Era, a part of IPCO, discusses the organization’s new capabilities, key trends shaping converting technology and emerging growth opportunities for converters.

What You’ll Learn

• New capabilities available through the combined IPCO and New Era portfolio

• How customer feedback is shaping integration priorities

• How IPCO's Productivity Centers support production trials, material testing and process validation

• Key trends shaping converting equipment investment decisions

• Where growth opportunities are emerging for converters over the next three to five years

About Our Guest

Paul Lembo has helped grow New Era into a leader in web converting equipment, designing custom systems used across industries where roll-to-roll materials are coated, laminated, embossed or calendered. Following New Era’s acquisition by IPCO, he continues to lead the business as it integrates into IPCO’s global web handling and calendering platform.

Resources & Links

Explore the capabilities of New Era, a part of IPCO: https://neweraconverting.com

Learn more about IPCO: https://www.ipco.com

Read about IPCO’s Productivity Centers: https://www.ipco.com/productivity-centers

About the Series

The PFFC Thought Leader Interview Series is an RDG Media production featuring conversations with industry experts advancing innovation across printing, converting and packaging operations.

Read the Q&A, listen to the podcast, watch the video interview and explore more Thought Leader Interviews at Paper, Film & Foil Converter: ⁠https://www.pffc-online.com/thought-leader-interviews⁠

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ETI President Maxime Bayzelon discusses the benefits, applications and practical considerations of UV acrylic hot melt technology, including its impact on productivity, curing performance, and manufacturing efficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

• What UV acrylic hot melt technology is, how it compares to solvent-based, water-based, and traditional hot melt adhesives
• How instant UV curing enables higher line speeds and greater throughput without sacrificing adhesive or coating performance
• How converters can integrate UV acrylic hot melt into existing operations, and what to evaluate before making the switch
• Why 100% solids formulation and zero-VOC profiledeliver compliance and environmental advantages
• How UV acrylic hot melt technology is expected toevolve over the next decade

About Our Guest

Maxime Bayzelon is President of ETI, a global provider of coating, laminating, printing and converting technologies for the label and flexible packaging industries. He works closely with converters around the world to evaluate and implement coating and converting solutions that support product innovation, manufacturing efficiency and greater control over the production process.

Resources & Links:

Learn more about ETI’s coating and converting technologies: https://www.eticonverting.com/

Read the Q&A, listen to the podcast, and explore more expertinsights at Paper, Film & Foil Converter: https://www.pffc-online.com/thought-leader-interviews

About the Series

The PFFC Thought Leader Interview Series is an RDG Media Podcast featuring conversations with industry experts advancing innovation across printing, converting and packaging operations.

Explore more interviews, technical insights and industry trends at: https://www.pffc-online.com

Cover artwork incorporates licensed Adobe Stock imagery. Theme music licensed for commercial use.

© 2026 RDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Sun Chemical’s Kim Barham reveals how collaboration turns pressroom challenges into opportunities for efficiency gains, cost savings and growth.

What You'll Learn

• How to identify the root causes of pressroom ink and production challenges
• Why a troubleshooting mindset can reveal opportunities for efficiency, consistency and cost savings
• How collaboration between press operators, production managers and procurement teams improves outcomes
• Why trial management and documentation play a critical role in operational optimization and business development
• How Team Scorpion’s collaborative approach and data-driven problem solving support long-term growth and stronger customer partnerships

About Our Guest

Kim Barham is a Business Development Executive at Sun Chemical and leads Team Scorpion. With more than 30 years of experience spanning pressroom management, prepress operations and digital print production, Kim works closely with customers to solve complex production challenges, improve operational performance, and support strategic business growth through technical collaboration and process optimization.

Contact Kim at: ⁠Kim.Barham@sunchemical.com⁠

Resources & Links:

Learn more about Team Scorpion and Sun Chemical: ⁠https://www.sunchemical.com/packaging-graphic-solutions⁠

Read the Q&A and explore more expert insights at Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC): ⁠https://www.pffc-online.com⁠

About the Show

The PFFC Thought Leader Interview series is an RDG Media podcast, featuring conversations with industry experts advancing innovation across printing, converting and packaging operations.

Explore more PFFC interviews, technical insights, and industry trends at: ⁠https://www.pffc-online.com⁠

Cover artwork incorporates licensed Adobe Stock imagery. Theme music licensed for commercial use.

© 2026 RDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.