April 2024
Hot Melt Glue: Making it Stick
Engineering expert troubleshoots a carton sealing operation gone awry.
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Manufacturing Institute Honors IP Plant General Manager Sarah Dale
The Manufacturing Institute — the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers — announced that Sarah Dale, Plant General Manager at International Paper has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards honoree. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in…
AICC Offering Two Events For Emerging Leaders
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced it will offer two upcoming events tailored for Emerging Leaders in the packaging industry. These events promise valuable insights, networking opportunities, and leadership development sessions to foster growth and innovation within the sector. The Q2 C-Suite Webinar will be held on Thursday, May 2, at…
What Do Disneyland and Packaging Have in Common?
Medtronic’s James Inabinett will reveal how Disney Imagineering concepts can revolutionize packaging design at thePACKout conference.
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Pouch Sealer Upgrades De-Risk Validations
Recent improvements to the MS-451 integrated sealing and testing system allow for calibrations that complete machine verification.
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Lewisburg Printing Company Names Clay Davis As New CEO
Lewisburg, Tennessee based Lewisburg Printing Company (LPC) and its affiliate companies (Huston Patterson, Sigma Graphics, Hawk Converting, LLC and LPC TX Visual) announced the appointment of Clay Davis as their new Chief Executive Officer. LPC, a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners, manufactures printed materials and packaging for a broad range…
FMI Report: AI Packaging Market To Grow 29.3 Percent
The global AI in packaging market is expected to reach $23,415.2 million by 2034, representing a 29.3 percent growth rate from 2024, according to a report released by Newark, Delaware based Future Market Insights (FMI). “AI is revolutionizing packaging operations by improving analytics, optimizing algorithms, and controlling design and quality. It…
State of Washington, federal agencies agree on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site
State of Washington, federal agencies agree on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site Proposed amendments to cleanup agreements to go out for 60-day public comment period May 30. SEATTLE — Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), and U.S….
Amtech Acquires Label Traxx Software For Flexible Packaging
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech, LLC, an industrial software solutions provider to the packaging industry, announced the completed acquisition of Label Traxx and its leading software suite for the label printing and flexible packaging segments. Amtech said the combination further solidifies its position as a sought-after industrial software platform to the…
European Commission Approves Smurfit Kappa WestRock Merger
The European Commission has approved the proposed merger between Smurfit Kappa Group plc, and WestRock Company, according to Competition Policy International. Dublin, Ireland based Smurfit Kappa and Atlanta, Georgia based WestRock announced plans of a possible combination in September 2023 that would create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging….