November 2024
Metsä Board Develops Lightweight Micro-Flute Packaging for HejBuddy
Metsä Board, a European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, announced the development of a multipurpose, space-saving promotional packaging for Finnish cosmetics brand, HejBuddy. Offering flexibility and luxury appeal, the new lightweight packaging is made of micro-flute corrugated board using Metsä Board’s white kraftliner. The new packaging is 50 percent lighter…
BW Papersystems Marks Milestone With 200th Twin Box Slitter Sold
Phillips, Wisconsin based BW Papersystems announced that Green Bay Packaging in Lebanon, Ohio, a corrugated box manufacturer, has recently purchased the 200th Twin Box Slitter. This marks a significant milestone for the popular machine, recognized for its precision, efficiency, and contribution to optimizing box making production lines. The Twin Box Slitter…
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…
ADM Refocuses Event to Highlight All Encompassing Divisions of Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Ahead of Montréal Show
Evolving the show into dedicated areas of packaging, automation, design & manufacturing, plastics, processing, and battery manufacturing emphasizes Canada’s contributions to global manufacturing holistically. …
Shrinkflation is Real — Here’s What Shrunk the Most
Study: 71% of consumers have noticed shrinkflation and 66% now boycott those products. …
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….
ICPF To Host Free Webinar Nov. 20: Solve Your Talent Equation
Working to find additional solutions for your hiring needs? Consider one of the many programs and opportunities offered through the Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education affiliate to the National Association of Manufacturers. Join the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) for a free webinar to be held Wednesday, November…
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,…