June 2024

by Craig Stobie With greater consumer choice than ever before, a product’s visual appeal is a crucial factor in capturing consumer attention beyond a loyal customer base. Attractive packaging and labels with unique, eye-catching designs enhance shelf appeal, encouraging consumers to take a closer look.  Stand-out homeware packaging designs might feature…

The Hayssen R300 flow wrapper offers numerous hygienic features and is easy to operate, even for beginners. …

The global water-based flexographic printing market is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating a surge from $3.6 billion in 2024 to $5.5 billion by 2034, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.3 percent, according to a new report from Future Market Insights. This growth is driven by several key…

Vienna, Austia based Mondi announced the launch of the ProVantage SmartKraft Brown and White packaging solution. The two containerboard paper grades strike a balance between sustainability, strength, and printability, providing the tranquility needed in packaging decisions, the company said. The papers are made of 100 percent fresh fibre on the top…

LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 26, 2024) – Today, at a brownfield site in Clinton, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Brownfields and Land Revitalization Branch Supervisor Stanley Walker presented a $3 million ceremonial check to the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) in Iowa to supplement their Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). In…

It has been more than 25 years since the first edition of  “Pigments For Paper and Paperboard” was released. During that time, the paper industry has evolved significantly due to technological advancements and the growth of the internet. Digital printing presses, which were in their early stages back then, are now…

Staffordshire, UK-based packaging and label supplier Tungate Group has invested in a Bobst Master M5 flexo press to enhance its narrow web production capacity. The investment in the Master M5 press marks a milestone for Tungate Group, established in 1984. The decision to invest in the 630 mm-wide flexo press with…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), co-sponsored by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Fibre Box Association (FBA), announced the nomination of Jeffrey Schwarz for posthumous induction into ICPF’s Circle of Distinguished Leaders. The program honors exceptional individuals — leaders whose vision, creativity and energy have moved the corrugated industry forward….

In the first six months of 2024, readers focused on education, sustainability, and leadership skills. …

The career-enriching fundamentals course covers a range of environmental, regulatory, and packaging end-of-life issues. …