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Division Leadership and Teams

The TAPPI International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division is led by a team of volunteers, representing flexible packaging converters and suppliers, film extruders, extrusion coaters, and consumer products companies. 

 

Division Leadership & Technical Teams

The Technical Teams of the International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division work together throughout the year to solve problems, develop technical papers, plan conference sessions, and more.

For information on joining any of these teams please contact Kristi Ledbetter (770-209-7319).

 

International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division Council

The Division Council is the governing body of the division and its members work in concert with the TAPPI Division Manager to ensure that the goals of the division are in line with the overall goals of TAPPI and the strategic plan of the division is carried out. It oversees all of the Division Teams and their functions.

 

International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Marketing and Promotion Team

This team is responsible for membership at all levels, industry outreach and generating topics to feed to the Technical Program Team based on relevance and developments in the industry.

International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Digital Team

This team is responsible for generating and maintaining digital platforms and communications for the Division. 

International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Technical Program Team

This team is responsible for the development of the program for the North American annual conference and oversees the development of webinars and training courses that serve the packaging industry.

 

International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Products and Resources Team

This team is responsible for Press & Publications including updating technical manuals, books, and recommending new products; development and updating of TIPS & Standards; and approving all TAPPI PRESS Books and Reports, or other products developed or revised by the team and Division.

European PLACE Committee 

The PLACE in Europe Team is a committee whose scope covers the management of the TAPPI European PLACE Technical Conference which is held in odd numbered years in various locations throughout Europe.