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Germany based Koenig & Bauer announced a new and leaner segment structure that will remain focused on the high-growth packaging market: Paper & Packaging Sheetfed Systems (P&P) and Special & New Technologies (S&T). The company said it is continuing on the path it adopted in 2014 to transition from a unitary…

The MSU School of Packaging in East Lansing, Michigan, established within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the first of its kind in 1952, is the largest packaging program in the United States, with more than 600 students each year and 10,000 alumni worldwide – graduating 40 percent of…

Munich, Germany based Max Valier Holdings has recently acquired Kolbus GmbH & Co.KG, according to press reports. The acquisition of the Kolbus parent company and all global subsidiaries in the UK, USA, China and Europe will be complete by January 1.  Kolbus has been a family-owned business for 249 years and…

Wisconsin based Independent Printing & Packaging has announced its acquisition of a new HP Indigo 100K Digital Press to broaden its portfolio within its packaging applications. Specializing in premium presentation folders, packaging solutions, and corporate image products. Independent Printing & Packaging serves clients nationwide and offers advanced printing capabilities, including custom…

Fishers, Indiana based WPR Services has announced the launch of our latest innovation, the iBox-Build. This cutting-edge hardware and software solution is designed to transform the manufacturing industry by uniquely gathering and cataloging video and audio from all your manufacturing procedures. The iBox-Build is a comprehensive solution that integrates seamlessly into…

Mountainside, New Jersey based Digital Color Concepts (DCC) has announced its acquisition of TigerPress, a comprehensive folding carton and commercial print manufacturer based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. This strategic transaction significantly boosts DCC’s manufacturing capacity and extends its presence throughout the Northeast. TigerPress will continue to deliver outstanding customer service, rapid…

Packaging converters, suppliers and technology developers converged November 6-7 in the UK at Loughborough University’s Science and Enterprise Park at the second Esko Packaging & Label Forum. The two-day event welcomed nearly 100 packaging professionals from across the industry. “The world around us is continually changing,” said Jan De Roeck, Esko…

Hunt Valley, Maryland based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Americas, Inc. (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division has announced the successful startup of North America’s first MPF-MII Prefeeder, its latest advancement in enhancing front-of-line efficiency in corrugated box plants. Designed for seamless integration with high-speed top printing FFGs, including MHIA’s flagship EVOL 84 and EVOL…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has 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…

Lars Schuetzenmeister will serve as Senior Vice President for MCC’s new consolidated Asia Pacific (APAC) business unit. Schuetzenmeister is an MCC veteran who previously served as Vice President of the company’s Asia operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In his new role, he will add MCC’s Australia and New…