May 2024
FBA, AICC To Recognize Corrugated Plants For Safety Achievements
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, will recognize 447 corrugated industry plants for safety achievements in 2023. Safety Awards are given based on data compiled for the recently released 2023 Corrugated Container Industry Annual Report of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Participants appreciate the ability to recognize…
Court Approves EPA Settlement Requiring Payment of Response Costs at Missouri Electric Works Superfund Site in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 15, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the court approval of a settlement agreement with 36 private parties and three federal agencies for payment of EPA’s past and future cleanup costs at the Missouri Electric Works Superfund Site in Cape Girardeau, Missouri….
PET Packaging Shines at NPE
The National Plastics Exposition mega-show held last week featured innovations across 1 million sq ft, many of which involved PET packaging for food and beverages. …
Clearwater Paper Acquires GPI Paperboard Plant
Spokane, Washington based Clearwater Paper Corporation announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of the Augusta, Georgia bleached paperboard manufacturing facility from Graphic Packaging International. “I am pleased that we have finalized the acquisition of Graphic Packaging’s Augusta, Georgia, paperboard manufacturing facility,” said Arsen Kitch, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The…
EPA, Congresswoman Wexton host event recognizing progress in accelerated cleanup, new waterline at Hidden Lane
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator and U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) celebrated the significant progress made in addressing contamination and restoring safe drinking water at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site in Sterling, Virginia. EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz with Congresswoman…
EPA, DEQ, Panhandle Health to celebrate 50 years of protecting children from lead poisoning
EPA, DEQ, Panhandle Health to celebrate 50 years of protecting children from lead poisoning On Wednesday May 15, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission will host an event at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg highlighting decades of work to protect Silver Valley…
EPA Announces Over $2.8M in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Region 7
LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 14, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2,883,000 in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs in Region 7. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants,…
Mitchel-Lincoln Installs BX Motion Box Maker By Kolbus America
Kolbus America announced the recent installation of their newest innovation — the BX Motion, at Mitchel-Lincoln’s Cavendish facility in Montreal, Quebec. The BX Motion will add new capabilities and options for the customers of Mitchel-Lincoln. The all-in-one, ultimate short-run, quick- set corrugated box making system, was seen for the first time…
Packaging Reuse Drives US Foodservice Growth Strategy
Eco-Products and Ozzi team to expand a reusable plastic container program in the US that reduces foodservice costs and waste.
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FBA Annual Meeting In Key Largo Navigates Change
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) welcomed more than 100 attendees at the 2024 Annual Meeting last week at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida. The theme for this year’s meeting, “Navigating Change,” recognized the current dynamics impacting the corrugated industry and explored regulatory changes including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),…