ARC Announces 2025 Schedule of Activities
- Published: January 06, 2025
The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) schedule for 2025 includes the ARC Summit-Flexible Packaging in Chicago, Illinois; the R2R Europe Conference in Milan, Italy; and the R2R USA Conference in the fall.
ARC Summit-Flexible Packaging Focus. May 14-15, 2025. Learn from experts, make new connections and stay updated on industry trends in Flexible Packaging. MxD, the venue host, is a leader in digital manufacturing, cybersecurity and workforce development, working to strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation.
The R2R Europe Conference. June 17-19, 2025. The three-day event includes tabletop exhibits and technical presentations as well as a Fundamentals Course.
R2R USA Conference. Fall 2025. In addition to multiple technical tracks, attendees will recognize the 2025 Class in the ARC Hall of Honor and the recipient of the 2025 Women in Industry Scholarship for Excellence (WISE). Applications for nominations to the Hall of Honor may be found at www.rolltoroll.org, click on "Events," then "Industry Recognition." To apply for the 2025 WISE Scholarship or to donate to support the program, go to www.rolltoroll.org/wise-scholarship.
The following content tracks will be offered in 2025:
- Coating & Laminating
- Vacuum Web Coating
- Battery Manufacturing
- Web Handling
- Printing
- Sustainability
- Flexible Packaging
Submit presentation ideas for consideration and watch the website for dates, location information and agenda details.
ARC Provides Online Converting School Courses
"With an online course, coursework can be completed at your convenience," Chris Kerscher, ARC executive director, explained. It also saves travel time and expenses.
Online course subjects and instructors include:
- Web Handling and Converting: Dr. David Roisum
- Adhesion and Adhesives for Converters: Professor Steven Abbott
- Drives for Web Handling: Clarence Klassen, P.E.
- Web Slitting Technology: Dave Rumson
- Winding: Machines, Mechanics and Measurements: David Roisum
- Solution Preparation and Mixing: Dr. Kenneth McCarthy
- Gravure Basics
- Gravure Application Professional
- Gravure Entry-Level Technician
- Gravure Operator
- Gravure Master Operator
Cost per course begins at $499 for ARC members and $599 for nonmembers. Each course includes a Certificate of Completion for attendees. Learn more and register at www.roll-toroll.org, "Education."
ARC Membership Benefits
Many companies join ARC to solve technical problems, network and expand business relationships. All personnel employed by ARC member companies have access to an expanded Technical Library, which includes more than 500 webinars, articles and past R2R Conference presentations (videos). Many companies use these resources for training or onboarding new employees.
"We are the only association providing direct access to multiple roll-to-roll industry verticals in one place," Tim Janes, ARC member outreach director said. "This enables member companies to expand their business into other high-growth segments, learn best practices from others and apply them to their business."
For more information, visit www.rolltoroll.org or contact Tim Janes at +1 (803) 948-9469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
