Robert Fry, PhD
Chief Economist, Robert Fry Economics LLC

Economy, Consumers, & Corrugated:
What You Need to Know

We have entered a period of unprecedented political and economic change. With uncertainty abound, how will global markets react? How will the consumer react? And, of particular importance to the flexo and corrugated markets, how will consumer spending change? Robert will offer a forecast for the future, covering macroeconomic trends as well as corrugated-specific insights. Join us to learn how you can position your business to succeed in the years ahead.

Bio: Celebrated economist Robert C. Fry, Jr., PhD has provided timely and accurate economic forecasts to countless business decision-makers across the world. In 2018, Fry was elected a Fellow of the National Association for Business Economics in recognition of his outstanding service as a professional business economist and his contributions to the field. A Senior Economist at DuPont for years before opening his own consultancy in 2015, Fry was named a top economic forecaster by Bloomberg, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal. He also publishes a monthly newsletter, Current Economic Conditions. Fry received a master’s degree and a PhD in economics from Harvard University.

Thomas Phillips
Director of Product Line DRO/FFG, BOBST

One Market, Many Boxes:
Corrugated from the OEM Perspective

The future of corrugated is bright but complex. Brand owners are looking to the humble brown box for convenience, cost efficiency, food compliance, and sustainability. And we can’t forget the flexibility needed for subscription boxes and resealability for returns. To get this done, corrugated manufacturers must master conventional technologies and introduce new ones.

What does this mean for flexo platemakers? How can pre-press suppliers better support their customers? Get an in-depth perspective on the future of corrugated—and where we fit—from BOBST.

Bio: With over 40 years of corrugated experience, Thomas “Tom” Phillips is a well-known and respected packaging expert. For nearly 25 of those years, Phillips built his expertise under the guidance of BOBST. He has served as North America Regional Sales Manager, Product Line Manager, North America Sales Manager Corrugated Board, and Product Line Director. He is an active speaker at various AICC, TAPPI, and other industry conferences both on regional and national levels.