November 2024

Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group (SUN) announced the market performance of its rotary die cutter, the SUN625 HD. In just over a year, the heavy-duty rotary die cutter has gained traction in the industry, securing 10 orders across the United States from domestic box plants. SUN said the rapid…

Vadodara, Gujarat, India-based Swiss Pac has invested in a Flexcel NX Wide 4260 System from Miraclon, which will help diversify the company into flexographic printing. The system will be paired with Shine LED Lamp Kits. Swiss Pac is confident in handling gravure and digital jobs but with the flexibility that Flexcel…

NBi Technologies has been awarded child-resistant certification for its CR PCR Stand Up Pouch, 4.75” x 6.125” x 2”, 114-micron film. The product has been evaluated using the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s protocol and standards. The test results indicate the CR PCR Stand Up Pouch fulfills the requirements for Poison Prevention…

TAPPI Journal (TJ) welcomed four new members to its Editorial Board, continuing the publication’s longstanding commitment to provide comprehensive, peer-reviewed research to the forest products industry. These new members will lend expertise in their respective areas, as described below, by guiding individual papers through the publication process in conjunction with peer…

Team 14 came out on top as the winner of the 2024 Amazing Packaging Race, a fast-paced competition with students from across the nation showcasing their talent and determination during PACK EXPO earlier this month. Organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, this year’s event brought together 30…

Salt Lake City, Utah based Packsize announced it has appointed JD Ellis as the company’s chief legal officer (CLO). Ellis comes to Packsize with nearly two decades of experience in leadership roles with global organizations. As a member of the Packsize executive team, Ellis will oversee the company’s global legal, compliance,…

Zeller+Gmelin North America, manufacturer of printing inks and coatings, has been named the Berry Global Ink Supplier of the Year for 2024. This is the 3rd year in a row Zeller+Gmelin has received this recognition for outstanding products and services.  For 15 years, the B.E.S.T. Program (Berry Exceptional Supplier Team) has…

Phillips, Wisconsin based BW Papersystems announced the production of the 100th SheetWizard Sheeter, recently purchased by Sylvamo do Brasil. The SheetWizard, with its precision cutting, advanced safety features, and energy-efficient design, was selected to replace older, less technical equipment, enhancing Sylvamo’s employee safety and market capabilities. The partnership builds on shared…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Award winners. The awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing.   “Sustainability is foundational for our members and our awards program reflect that,” said AF&PA President and CEO Heidi…

Chagrin Falls, Ohio based Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced the successful acquisition of American Spool & Packaging, Inc (Amspak). Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, Amspak’s primary business is converting sheets, and mill rolls into specialty packaging products. Their product line includes spiral paper tubes, folding paper cartons, paper spools and reels,…