For 15 years, Converting Quarterly has served as a trusted technical resource and industry connector for professionals advancing roll-to-roll manufacturing. With this issue, we begin an exciting new chapter. We are reimagining the magazine from the ground up, while staying true to the strategy, audience, and technical integrity that have made it successful.
You will notice a refreshed design, enhanced digital integration, and new ways to explore emerging ideas and industry perspectives. These updates reflect the evolving needs of our community and our continued commitment to delivering practical, technically grounded content that supports innovation across web handling, coating, laminating, printing, packaging, flexible electronics, and advanced manufacturing applications. Although the look is new, our mission remains unchanged: to provide relevant technical insight and foster meaningful collaboration across the converting value chain.
As we turn the page to this next phase, it is important to recognize the strong foundation on which CQ was built. Mark Spaulding and the team at Peterson Media Group played a central role in shaping the publication into the respected industry resource it is today. Their industry knowledge and dedication to technical excellence helped establish 15 years of growth and credibility. We are sincerely grateful for their partnership and contributions.
Looking ahead, we are focused on strengthening reader engagement, expanding opportunities for contributors and advertisers, and continuing to bridge research, operations, and business leadership across industries. This issue carries forth our Special Market Report series, with a focus on flexible packaging. We explore new materials, converting methods, and process innovations that help manufacturers achieve sustainability goals and improve operational performance. I encourage you to dig into the articles, share your feedback, and contribute to future issues of CQ to help shape the conversations that matter most to your teams and organizations.
Thank you for being part of the CQ community and for your ongoing commitment to advancing roll-to-roll converting. █
Chris KerscherExecutive DirectorAssociation for Roll-to-Roll Converters
