Rolling Meadows, IL— 05/05/2025 Komori Group proudly participated as a Sapphire Sponsor at the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) 2025 Spring Outlook & Strategies Conference, held April 23–25 in Indianapolis, IN. As a long-standing supporter of the PPC, Komori America and Komori Chambon jointly contribute to this Sapphire-level sponsorship, reinforcing their shared commitment to the growth and innovation of the folding carton industry.
Mark Hopkins
A key moment of the event was the Safety Awards Ceremony, where Mark Hopkins, Vice President of Packaging for Komori America, offered a celebratory toast to the 2025 honorees. His remarks highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of safety in packaging operations and recognized the companies setting the bar for industry-wide excellence.
“At Komori, we believe safety is the foundation of operational success,” said Hopkins. “We’re honored to celebrate the companies who are leading by example, not just with output, but with integrity, discipline, and care for their teams.”
Mark Hopkins with the PPC staff at the Indianapolis Meeting in April 2025
The Spring Outlook & Strategies Conference brought together over 250 professionals from across the paperboard packaging industry for three days of leadership development, production insights, and peer networking. As a leader in both offset and web-fed printing and converting solutions, Komori used the opportunity to connect with packaging producers focused on optimizing plant performance and exploring new technologies.
Earlier this year, the Komori Group elevated its sponsorship of PPC to the Sapphire level, aligning Komori America, Komori Chambon, Canadian Primoflex Systems, and Bernal under a unified presence focused on packaging innovation.
That announcement can be read here: 🔗 Komori Group Elevates Commitment to PPC with Sapphire Sponsorship
About Komori America Corporation
Tokyo-based Komori Corporation, a premier manufacturer of offset and digital presses, provides world-class technology based on three tenets core to which all Komori products are delivered—product reliability, outstanding print quality and substrate flexibility. From unsurpassed print quality and impressively fast makeready to intuitive software, Komori is dedicated to helping its customers navigate the changing market landscape. With hundreds of patents, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and representation around the globe, Komori is laser-focused on the advancement of print. Komori America Corporation is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL and manages a sales and service organization throughout North America.
Marketing Contact:
Lance Martin
VP Product Marketing
Komori America
630-725-8740
lance.martin@mboamerica.com