AutoPack Summit 2025–Driving Innovation & Partnerships
The Packaging School team hosted the ninth annual Automotive Packaging Summit (APS) in downtown Greenville, South Carolina—bringing together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and packaging solution providers from around the globe for three days of collaboration, learning, and innovation.
This year’s sessions covered a range of critical topics, from EV and lithium battery packaging to VCI film chemistry, EPP tray innovations, and real-time container tracking. A highlight came from Bosch USA and G2 Supply, who shared how a partnership formed at last year’s Speed Networking event led to a redesigned hydro-boost packaging system—proof of the summit’s power to spark meaningful collaboration.
Attendees also toured Morrisette Packaging, Aristo Industries, and Magna International’s Mirror Facility, gaining insight into cutting-edge manufacturing and sustainability practices shaping the industry’s future.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for AutoPack Summit 2026!
October 15, 2025 -October 17, 2025
Hyatt Regency, Greenville, SC
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Presentations
KEYNOTE
Integrating Packaging Engineering into New Vehicle Programs
Todd Chesna
Manager - Packaging Engineering, Ford Motor Company
BMW Keynote: Sheer Driving Pleasure – Electrified
Dan Belbey
Head of Packaging Development, BMW
Jose Parra
Packaging Specialist at BMW, BMW
EV Battery Safety: Lithium Battery Transport & Storage Regulatory Landscape
Mike Pagel
HazMat Safety Consulting, Senior Consultant HazMat Safety
Case Study: The Importance of Desiccants and Data for Rust Prevention
Chris Elias
ARMOR Protective Packaging, Sales and Marketing Director
Sam Moorhead
Bosch USA, Team Leader - Packaging Design Center, Americas
Case Study: Using Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Trays as Sliding Drawers in Automotive Racks
Rick Potter
Global Project Manager - Packaging, RESRG Automotive
Dan Casillo
Account Manager, Ventek
Proterial & Goodpack: Sustainable Packaging Solution
Stephanie Aiello
Goodpack USA Inc., Sales Manager, Components & Chemicals
Yoshi Tamura
Proterial, Sales Director, Automotive Casting Divison
GPS Container Tracking in Automotive Packaging
Ben Hesskamp
Guardian Container Consulting, Owner
Keesha Jones
General Motors, Containers Daily Operations Manager
Chris Roush
Honda NA, Applications Principal Engineer
Bridget Grewal
Magna, Director of Packaging Continuous Improvement
Case Study: Improving Sustainability via Process Time Reduction through Materials Improvement
Jonathan Brekan, Ph.D.
Daubert Cromwell, Vice President, Technology
Case Study: Returnable Tracking: How Scaled GPS/WiFi/Cell Tracking is Reshaping Container and Supply Chain Management
Ben Hesskamp
Guardian Container Consulting, Owner
Lucas Hesskamp
Guardian Container Consulting, Vice President
Sustainable Materials, Recycling, and Composting for a Greener Future
James Sternberg
Clemson University, Assistant Professor
Driving Transformation Panel: Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Packaging
Rick Potter
RESRG Automotive, Global Project Manager - Packaging
Xavier Ovize
KTPconTeyor, CEO North America
Chris Boyd
Lucid, Staff Global Supply Manager - Packaging
Matthew Baron
Isuzu Logistics North America, Inc, Logistics Director
Aravind Chintalapati
Tesla Inc., Sr. Manager, Returnable Packaging Program Management
From Idea to Implementation: Advancing Hydro-Boost Packaging Through APS Collaboration
Blake Watkins
Bosch, Packaging Engineer
John Onaga
G2 Supply LLC, Packaging Sales Rep
Driving the Future of Automotive Packaging
Nate Franck
TriEnda, Vice President of Sales
Success Through Collaboration: Bosch & G2 at Automotive Packaging Summit
At the Automotive Packaging Summit, Bosch and G2 joined forces to tackle their toughest packaging logistics issues — driving real-time problem solving through collaboration, innovation and industry data to move from challenge to solution fast.
Learn more about the partnership
Agenda
Day One Wednesday, October 15, 2025
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Morrisette Packaging Tour
Morrisette Packaging Solutions Center in Duncan, SC
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aristo Tour
Aristo Industries | 2006 Perimeter Road, Greenville 29605
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
New Realm Brewing Co., 912 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Day Two Thursday, October 16, 2025
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Doors Open: Registration & Continental Breakfast
Prefunction Area
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Ballroom Main Stage
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
BMW Keynote: Sheer Driving Pleasure – Electrified
Ballroom Main Stage
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
EV Battery Safety: Lithium Battery Transport & Storage Regulatory Landscape
Ballroom Main Stage
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Prefunction Area and Exhibitor Hall
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Breakout Session: Speed Networking
Conference Room Redbud
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Case Study: The Importance of Desiccants and Data for Rust Prevention
Ballroom Main Stage
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Case Study: Using Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Trays as Sliding Drawers in Automotive Racks
Ballroom Main Stage
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Proterial & Goodpack: Sustainable Packaging Solution
Ballroom Main Stage
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Table Activities
Ballroom Main Stage
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
GPS Container Tracking in Automotive Packaging
Ballroom Main Stage
11:50 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
Prefunction, Exhibitor Hall and Ballroom Networking
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Case Study: Improving Sustainability via Process Time Reduction through Materials Improvement
Ballroom Main Stage
01:10 PM - 01:20 PM
Case Study: Returnable Tracking: How Scaled GPS/WiFi/Cell Tracking is Reshaping Container and Supply Chain Management
Ballroom Main Stage
01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Table Activities
Ballroom Main Stage
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout Workshop: From Sustainable Packaging to Sustainable Supply Chains
Conference Room Crepe Myrtle
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Sustainable Materials, Recycling, and Composting for a Greener Future
Ballroom Main Stage
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Driving Transformation Panel: Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Packaging
Ballroom Main Stage
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Prefunction Space and Exhibitor Hall
03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Table Activities
Ballroom Main Stage
03:20 PM - 03:40 PM
From Idea to Implementation: Advancing Hydro-Boost Packaging Through APS Collaboration
Ballroom Main Stage
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
DRIVING THE FUTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE PACKAGING
Ballroom Main Stage
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Integrating Packaging Engineering into New Vehicle Programs
Ballroom Main Stage
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Ballroom Main Stage
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Closing Reception
Prefunction Space
Day Three Friday, October 17, 2025
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Advisory Board Meeting
Downtown Greenville
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Magna Mirror Plant Tour
Duncan, South Carolina
Thank you for attending the Automotive Packaging Summit 2025!
We hope you enjoyed the event, learned something new, and had a chance to network with other industry professionals. We can't wait to see you next year!
