Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER (PFFC) is a monthly magazine in which recognized experts and experienced staff assist converters around the world to become more efficient and profitable in their manufacturing and business practices through newsworthy information on technology; marketing and management trends; and products and services.

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Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER
Penton Media, Inc.
330 N. Wabash | Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60611-3698
ph: 312/595-1080/458-0479
fax: 312/840-8455
pffc-online.com

Editor/Associate Publisher
Yolanda Simonsis
Yolanda Simonsis is a 28-year veteran of the packaging and converting industries. She has held past editorial positions with two former publications of Delta Communications and Cahners Publishing (now Reed Business Information), including Packaging Digest for five years and Converting Magazine for 12 years.

In 1995, Simonsis joined the staff of Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER, assuming the position of associate publisher and chief editor. She also assumed the position of editorial director of Boxboard Containers Intl. from September 2000 through its closing in February 2002. This year PFFC celebrates its 78th year in covering the converting industry, having an earlier title at its inception in 1927 of The Envelope. It bore five additional titles through its evolutionary history before arriving at its present name. The magazine was responsible for helping to define the fledgling converting industry during World War II when materials were being developed in support of the war effort. Later these materials found application in the consumer and commercial markets, leading to the present day title of Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER.
Contact her at: yolanda.simonsis@penton.com

Managing Editor
Claudia Hine
Claudia Hine joined the PFFC staff in January 1999 and served as its assistant editor, associate editor, and senior editor before being named managing editor in December 2003. Formerly, she was managing editor for Adhesives Age magazine. Claudia holds a B.A. in communications from DePaul University in Chicago and has spent her entire career in the publishing industry. Her background includes stints in sales administration, advertising production, and corporate communications.
Contact her at: claudia.hine@penton.com

Associate Managing Editor
Deborah Donberg
Deborah joined the staff of PFFC in 1995. She formerly worked as managing editor for Converting Magazine.
Contact her at: deborah.donberg@penton.com

Assistant Editor
Carrie Cleaveland
Carrie joined PFFC in 2004 after serving two internships, the first in 2002. She is a recent graduate of Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, with majors in English and Classical Languages. Carrie is also the Assistant Editor for our sister publication, American Printer.
Contact her at: carrie.cleaveland@penton.com

Senior Art Director
Michael Koch
Michael P. Koch, a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, joined PRIMEDIA in 1998. He is also the senior art director for PFFC's sister publication American Printer and former art director of Primedia's Concrete Products. In addition, Michael has received substantial recognition for his graphic design and layout talents, including an American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Award in 2003 for his design of PFFC's 75th Anniversary Timeline article (which appeared in September 2002); an APEX award for Publication Excellence; and an Ozzie Honorable Mention for Best Cover Design.
Contact him at: michael.koch@penton.com