June 2024
Amazon is Picking Paper Over Plastic. Should You?
Turns out there are compelling business reasons to think “paper,” says an industry insider. …
UPM Raflatac Celebrates 10 Years Of Label Life
Label Life by UPM Raflatac is marking 10 years of its life cycle assessment service. Over the past decade, Label Life has been a comprehensive life cycle assessment tool for label evaluation, reportedly enabling businesses to make informed, environmentally responsible decisions. Continuously evolving to cover an ever-widening portfolio of more sustainable…
The BoxMaker Announces Return Of University Summer Camp
Kent, Washington based The BoxMaker, a provider of custom packaging solutions, announced its fourth annual Summer Camp program, taking place virtually on July 22-26. This year’s event offers a lineup of free on-demand classes covering a wide range of packaging topics. Brand managers, marketers, and supply chain professionals are encouraged to…
EPA Region 7 Presents $1M Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 28, 2024) – Today, at City Hall in Waterloo, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Brownfields and Land Revitalization Branch Supervisor Stanley Walker presented a $1 million ceremonial check to the City of Waterloo as a Brownfields Multipurpose Grant selectee. EPA has selected the city to receive…
Koenig & Bauer Reorganizes Digital & Webfed Management Team
Würzburg, Germany based Koenig & Bauer has announced personnel changes to its Digital & Webfed AG & Co. KG management group. Philipp Zimmermann succeeds Christoph Müller as CEO of Digital & Webfed and will be responsible for the overall management of the segment, sales and product management. At his side, Markus…
Food-Grade Recycled Polypropylene is Poised for US Intro
The NextLooPP initiative’s success and breakthroughs across the Atlantic and an FDA Letter of No Objection to 14 companies hold promise for food-grade PP recycling on American shores. …
Catapult Print Extends Bellissima DMS Commitment
Hamillroad Software, a global supplier of screening solutions, signed an extended contract with Orlando, Florida-based, lighthouse customer, Catapult Print. Catapult Print adopted Bellissima DMS in 2018 and for the past six years, the label and packaging converter has harnessed Bellissima DMS in 100 percent of its operations. …
Amazon’s Switch to Paper Cushioning Prioritizes Curbside Recycling, and Profits
Switching out plastic air-pillow cushioning for paper filler avoids the use of plastic delivery packaging from two billion packages annually — and improves the bottom line. …
Mainline Conveyor Systems: Rethinking Conveyor Solutions
Mainline Conveyor Systems was founded by Roger Brown in 1991. Once customers experienced the quality of Mainline’s products and services, the company began to grow. For over 30 years, Brown led the company and Mainline went through many new expansions and changes. Once Brown was ready to retire, Terry Smith took…
EPA Region 7 Presents Nearly $4.5M Check to City of Keokuk, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 27, 2024) – Today, at City Hall in Keokuk, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Brownfields and Land Revitalization Branch Supervisor Stanley Walker presented a $4.48 million ceremonial check to the City of Keokuk as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee. EPA has selected the city to receive the…