January 2024
Utah to reduce indoor air pollution in schools, public buildings from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant
SALT LAKE CITY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.67 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. Of these recipients, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) is anticipating a $854,609 grant to improve community resiliency…
What Do Digital-Native Packaging Buyers Want from Their Suppliers?
Five proven ways packaging suppliers can meet procurement’s digital sourcing expectations today.
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Vanguard Companies Announces Expanded Role Of Richard Dickson
Kansas City, Missouri based Vanguard Companies has announced that Richard Dickson, National Sales Representative, will now have an expanded role as an official part of the Sales and Design Team in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1975, Vanguard is a designer and manufacturer of retail point-of-purchase (POP) displays, retail packaging, industrial…
AICC Announces Open Registration For AI XPerience In Chicago, IL
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has announced open registration for the highly anticipated AI XPerience. The AI XPerience Conference, dedicated to understanding artificial intelligence, will take place on May 14-16 in Chicago, Illinois. Co-located with the Chicago TAPPI trade fair, this conference promises to introduce you to the revolution in the…
How to be a Packaging Visionary
Anyone can be a packaging visionary. Learn how at a free presentation at WestPack 2024 on February 7.
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Maharshi Label Installs Baldwin Guardian OLP
Maharshi Labels has recently installed Baldwin Technology Co. Inc.’s Guardian OLP Offline Proofing and Inspection system (OLP). Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Maharshi was launched in 1980 caters to clients in more than 45 countries worldwide. Its portfolio encompasses packaging solutions, labels and sealing technologies across a wide spectrum of sectors…
Saica Opens New Corrugated Board Factory
Saica, a recycled paper manufacturing company, has commenced construction of its new corrugated board factory in Barcelona, Spain. The new facility is expected to require an investment of more than $107.8 million and is scheduled to commence operations in 2025. The project is part of Saica’s long-term commitment to the southern…
Child-Resistant Pouch Is Now More Sustainable
Accredo Packaging and Fresh-Lock collaborate to create a stand-up pouch with a minimum 50% post-consumer recycle (PCR) content and a 25% PCR child-safe closure.
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3 Trends Reshaping Foodservice & Manufacturing
Foodservice operators can thrive in this environment of evolving demands of consumers by staying focused on sustainability, innovation, and economics.
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3 Levels of Packaging You Should Know
Your packaging strategy is an important part of your brand and marketing strategy; and needs to consider all three levels of packaging to be effective.
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