November 2024
UN Treaty Poised to Usher in a New Era for Plastics & Packaging
Five critical areas to consider for regulatory preparedness and to capitalize on new opportunities as the UN Plastics Treaty approaches its 2025 ratification vote. …
Signode Unveils New Innovations, Solutions At PACK EXPO International
Tampa, Florida based Signode, a global manufacturer of a broad range of transit packaging equipment, tools, consumables, automation and support solutions, announced the line of new equipment and technologies they are highlighting this week during PACK EXPO International 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Visitors have the opportunity to see live equipment demonstrations…
The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Gives Berthelsen Award
The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), a nonprofit organization working to build the future workforce of the graphic communications industry through educational scholarships, announced this year’s recipient of the Annual John Berthelsen Award is Pat Klarecki, Professor of Graphic Media Management and Graphic Communications at Ferris State University in Michigan….
Hennessy Courts Hoop Royalty for New Bottle Launch
Cognac maker pairs with NBA star LeBron James in a slam-dunk brand partnership. …
Fastmarkets RISI Outlook Report Cautiously Optimistic For Folding Carton Demand
Fastmarkets RISI recently released its 2024-25 Trends Industry Outlook & Market Data Report exclusively for the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), providing an in-depth analysis of the U.S. and Canadian folding carton markets. The report offers valuable insights into key trends shaping the industry, covering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation,…
Mirmar Orders Second Digital Series HD
Spanish label converter Mirmar SA has confirmed its intention to add a second Mark Andy Digital Series HD inkjet/flexo hybrid following a highly productive year with the first machine installed at its Valencia headquarters in 2023. The new machine will be one of the new 17-inch DSHD HighSpeed 1200 hybrids launched…
ICPF To Launch New Career Portal Platform
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced important changes to its Career Portal. After careful evaluation and conversations with current career portal users, ICPF has decided to transition to a new platform for advertising open industry positions that can be embedded directly onto ICPF’s website. The current career portal will…
Dow Recognizes Packaging Innovation Award Winners
The winners of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) have been announced by Dow. The winners were unveiled during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack 2024. Prior to the awards ceremony, an international jury of 18 experts from across the packaging value chain convened in Bangkok this June…
Pack Expo 2024: Highlights from Day 2
We saw a new UV laser printer with changeless changeover, an inspection system powered by artificial intelligence, innovation via The Packaging Challenge, insight into multilayer mono materials, a recycling solution for bottles decorated with shrink-sleeve labels, and a powerful “energy” label on machines. …
A.G. Stacker Hires Doug Butler as Director of Sales
Weyers Cave, Virginia based A.G. Stacker, custom manufacturer of corrugated material handling equipment and technology, has welcomed Doug Butler to their Sales Team as Director of Sales. In this role, Doug will lead and manage A.G.’s sales department. A native of Georgia, Doug is a successful and experienced leader with a…