Webinar | Why Machine Condition Is the Foundation of Process Control

When?

August 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CET

Where?

Live and On-Demand. Can't attend the event? Register and watch at a time that suits you!

Who Should Attend?

This session is for corrugator operators, supervisors, process engineers, plant managers, and maintenance teams – anyone invested in the production of repeatable quality off the corrugator.

When?

August 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CET

Where?

Live and On-Demand. Can't attend the event? Register and watch at a time that suits you!

Who Should Attend?

This session is for corrugator operators, supervisors, process engineers, plant managers, and maintenance teams – anyone invested in the production of repeatable quality off the corrugator.

Neil Sillick
Director of Escada Operations, ePS

Neil Sillick is a corrugated packaging specialist with over 20 years of hands-on experience across operations, quality, and process optimization. He spent 15 years at Smurfit Westrock in roles ranging from Operator to Quality & Compliance Manager, followed by leadership positions at VPK. As Product & Process Manager, Neil focuses on corrugator control, training, and commissioning for Escada Syncro Systems, helping manufacturers reduce waste and improve performance.

Fred Wiegmann
Corrugator Training & Consultancy B.V.

Fred Wiegmann is a corrugator process expert with over 40 years of experience in the corrugated industry. As the founder of Fred Wiegmann Corrugator Training & Consultancy BV, he provides hands-on training and strategic process advice to help corrugated manufacturers improve quality, reduce waste, and future-proof operations. Fred previously spent 17 years at Smurfit Kappa as Corrugating Process Expert & Trainer, leading plant turnarounds and coaching teams across Europe.

Neil Black
Corrugator Process Specialist, ePS

Neil Black is a corrugator process specialist with over 30 years of experience in the industry. After 23 years at DS Smith, he joined Escada in 2016 and has since supported plants across Europe, China, and New Zealand. Neil is known for his practical, hands-on approach, helping teams improve board quality, reduce waste, and build more stable, efficient corrugator operations. He specializes in aligning machine condition with process control systems to maximize performance and consistency.

Why regular calibration of steam, wrap arms, and temperature zones ensures consistent performance.
How mechanical inconsistency creates a ripple effect in your process data.
How to use performance data to trace failures back to physical condition.
The link between the single facer’s health and your board quality.

When process control is inconsistent, board quality, waste, and efficiency all suffer. So, what does best practice really look like, and how do you make it stick?

That’s why we’ve created Inside the Corrugator – a new discussion series for engineers, operators, supervisors, and plant managers who want to hear what really works on the machine floor.

This isn’t a presentation. It’s a conversation.

In each session, we’ll explore the biggest challenges facing corrugated plants today - from glue usage and temperature swings to waste reduction and knowledge gaps - and unpack what the best teams are doing differently.