June 2023

The company’s recycled nylon (polyamide) products offer a sustainable, easy-to-use alternative to virgin materials for food packaging and other applications. …

Canadian based Kruger, Inc.’s newest corrugated plant is up and running in Elizabethtown, KY. The $142 million state-of-the-art packaging facility is considered one of the most advanced in North America with a high level of automation and best-in-class manufacturing capabilities. Kruger manufactures 100 percent recycled containerboard and customized packaging solutions from…

The AICC Emerging Leaders Workshop held in downtown Denver earlier this month was a big hit among attendees, hosts and presenters alike. Colorado Springs, Colorado based Packaging Express, with its President Matt Davis, AICC Vice Chair, reported having a great time not only showing attendees their operations and sharing their story,…

Are you on the fence about sending your teams to TAPPI CorrExpo 2023, August 28-30 in Cleveland, Ohio? TAPPI has announced it is offering the Box Plant Deal, a special tiered pricing program designed specifically for box plants and converters. Primary registrants must be TAPPI members and pricing is tiered based…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced open registration for the Southeast Summit 2023 taking place July 11-13 at the MeadowView Marriott Resort in Kingsport, Tennessee. In addition to networking opportunities, AICC members are invited to a plant tour of the Domtar Mill in Kingsport, as well as a golf tournament that…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) has announced that registration is now open for its annual fundraising event in New York City. Taking place December 8-10 at the The Refinery Hotel, a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan’s Garment District, the popular weekend event will also feature networking dinners, a Broadway show…

Startup retailer debuts reusable pouch with tracking, films market report, high-barrier flexible coffee packaging made sustainable, FlexCollect update, Constantia's new plant in India, VOC-free film is recyclable. …

LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 15, 2023) – On Friday, June 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $375,000 ceremonial check to the City of Perry, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the Perry Solar Pavilion at Caboose Park. EPA has selected the City…

LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 15, 2023) – On Friday, June 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the City Council Chambers. EPA selected the City of Fort Dodge…

The power of packaging two familiar flavors into one hybrid product is a win-win for brands like Pepsi and Peeps and for consumers. …