June 2023
Survey Reports Rapid Growth of At-Home Diagnostic Test Kits
Consumer interest and improved outcomes are among key drivers, but economic downturn and supply chain issues still pose challenges. …
ICCA/WCO Global Summit, FBA Members Meet In Banff
More than 180 corrugated industry leaders from around the world convened at the palatial Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada, from June 19-22 for the International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA)/World Containerboard Organisation (WCO) 2023 Global Summit and Fibre Box Association (FBA) Annual Meeting for four days of insightful presentations, stellar networking…
Early Bird Registration Open For ICPF Holiday Weekend In New York
ICPF, the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation, has announced open registration for the 2023 Holiday Weekend on December 8-10 in New York. ICPF has also announced a new hotel partnership for the event with the Refinery Hotel, a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan’s Garment District located two blocks from Bryant Park. Their…
Acme Corrugated Box Work Study Student Spotlight: Breze Howard
Acme Corrugated Box President Bob Cohen fervently believes in equal access to education – a belief that led to a partnership with Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School. A private Catholic high school welcoming students of all faiths, Cristo Rey features a unique model: Its students – who generally hail from under-served…
Bay Cities Wins Silver, Bronze OMA Awards; Visits Elementary School
Pico Rivera, California based Bay Cities, one of North America’s most innovative packaging and design companies, announced its wins at the 2023 Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards. Bay Cities won in the electronic and entertainment categories, taking home two silver and two bronze awards. The Ultra Brand Endcap Tray and Black…
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Maryville, Missouri, with $211K Check for Brownfields Grant
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 23, 2023) – On Monday, June 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $211,000 ceremonial check to the City of Maryville, Missouri. The city will host the ceremony at the Maryville Public Safety Building. EPA has selected the City of…
Voortman's Recipe for Reclosable Cookie Packaging Success
The cookie packaging team at Hostess’ Voortman cookies plant developed resealable packaging for 14 stock-keeping units in just six months. …
KC Performance Diesel LLC in Kansas City, Kansas, Settles Clean Air Act Enforcement Case with EPA
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 22, 2023) – Kansas City, Kansas, diesel service and auto repair shop KC Performance Diesel LLC agreed to settle an enforcement action with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for allegedly tampering with car engines to render emissions controls inoperative and for failing to permit EPA…
TekniPlex Healthcare Doubles Down on Madison, WI
TekniPlex will significantly expand global capacity with a new 200,000-square-foot plant in Madison, its second facility in the city. …
Interpack Reveals Key Global Packaging Sustainability Trends
The world’s largest packaging trade show lived up to its reputation for showcasing leading-edge technologies — as these new developments in mono-material flexible packaging and paper packaging prove. …