February 2024

Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging, a family-owned business that operates a network of custom corrugated manufacturing companies, announced the acquisition of Innovative Packaging Solutions (IPS) in York, Pennsylvania. With operations in the Midwest and Midsouth, the acquisition expands Welch’s footprint into the Mid-Atlantic region. IPS is a corrugated manufacturer and packaging…

Even with 98% of WK Kellogg Co packaging already recyclable or recycle ready, the company continues to maximize sustainability.
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Take a whirl around the Sustainability Lounge, an interactive exhibit at WestPack 2024.
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SEATTLE — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission equipment, infrastructure and climate planning at U.S. ports.  
The funding opportunities were created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act — the largest climate investment in…

With the upcoming retirements of two Domino Digital Printing North America Account Managers, Chuck Stone and Patrick LaMourie, Domino has made several key personnel moves. Matt Stein has been promoted to Account Manager for the Midwest region. He is based out of the Chicago, Illinois, area.  Stein joined Domino in 2018…

SUN Automation Group announced that Amit Nayak has been hired as the new Product Manager for SUN’s IIoT solution, Helios. Amit brings a wealth of expertise in business analytics and product management, positioning him to expand Helios’ market presence and enhance its offerings to meet evolving demands of box plants worldwide….

LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 28, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has awarded Children’s Mercy Region 7 Director of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit Dr. Elizabeth Friedman a one-year, $40,000 cooperative agreement grant to conduct outreach and education on children’s lead and pesticide safety and…

Falconer, New York based Jamestown Container Companies announced an agreement to acquire Midwest Box Company’s packaging business in Cleveland, Ohio, effective February 19, 2024. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “This purchase provides Jamestown Container Companies an immediate, exciting expansion and growth opportunity in Ohio,” said Joseph R. Palmeri, Vice…

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It’s time to start preparing your packaging for the CA SB54 EPR deadline for extended producer responsibility regulations.
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