April 2024

Our annual event revs up its eco-cred for packaging professionals, especially those responsible for production improvements and ESG reporting.
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Ever wonder how mixed material packaging is separated into value-added recyclables at high speed? Read and watch how a modern recycling facility does it.
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(Reuters) International Paper (IP) has stirred up a potential bidding war over British paper packaging firm DS Smith, making a takeover offer that sent the shares of the FTSE-100 target over a two-year high. DS Smith said it was in discussions with International Paper over an all-stock offer from the US-listed…

As we continue through 2024, the packaging and manufacturing industries are poised for significant transformations driven by automation.
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50 food and beverage companies made the list of more than 700 total.
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Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech Software announced the launch of Advanced Planning Board (APB), the latest innovation that integrates seamlessly into Encore ERP. APB is a web-based solution that uses a flexible points algorithm to automate the scheduling function, allowing the plant schedulers to easily handle multi-pass and multi-part items. Amtech…

From a pseudo blood bag with a drink spout to round hot dog buns and boxes with brown spots, we note the past month’s food and beverage packaging wins and fails.
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Popular articles last month show how beer, cereal, spirits, snacks, cannabis, and even consumer electronics benefit from packaging designs that radiate wide appeal.
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Espoo, Finland based Metsä Board has confirmed it has promoted Michael George to Vice President of Sales, FBB Americas, effective May 1. George has held many positions throughout his tenure at Metsä Board, most recently as Sales Director, Direct Sales. In his new role, he will report to Jussi Noponen, SVP,…

A cleverly designed all-paper multipack features hexagonal tubes of Smarties candy.
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