June 2024

ECO3 of Mortsel, Antwerp and eProductivity Software (ePS) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania announced a strategic partnership aimed to push automation in print production to the next level with fully integrated and tailored workflow solutions.The new partnership harnesses prepress innovation from ECO3 and ePS to deliver a workflow solution that incorporates every aspect…

EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister provides remarks at the SuperJTI graduation ceremony for the Tri-State Mining District in Joplin, Missouri, on June 6, 2024. SuperJTI graduates (front) Steven Schiernbeck, (back from left) Bryan Fetters, Lawrence Haflich, and Patrick Landis look on. (Photo by U.S. EPA)LENEXA,…

Solna, Sweden based Billerud has decided to not proceed with plans to convert its Escanaba mill to cartonboard production. Instead, the company will target to shift its product mix gradually towards packaging materials in North America with a moderate investment level. “After in-depth feasibility studies, evaluations, and supplier discussions, we have…

Chespa, headquartered in Poland with numerous sites around Eastern Europe, has partnered with flexographic photopolymer plate developer Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to introduce to its customers and prospects unique high-barrier-film, biodegradable/compostable, packaging printed using specialized plant-based Chespa inks, Esko’s latest Crystal V screening and XPS Crystal Exposure system along with Asahi…

Green Bay, Wisconsin based Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, recently held two free information-packed open houses at its state-of-the-art Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay. More than 160 people attended the three-day event April 23-25 which focused on digital printing for flexible packaging as well as…

Was it the Coca-Cola plastic polluter story that appealed most? Or did Jerry Seinfeld steal the show? Our Top 10 List from last month reveals all! …

The new extended producer responsibility framework makes brand owners and other ‘producers’ responsible for packaging waste reduction in the state. …

The AICC AI Xperience Conference, held from May 14-16 in Chicago, Illinois, concluded with resounding success. The event brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the packaging industry. Over 120 AICC members came together to walk into the future. Many were first-time…

Spurred in part by increased interest in medical and pharmaceutical packaging from students in the wake of the pandemic, the facility is expected to debut in August 2024. …

Tageos has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Fletcher, North Carolina, marking the beginning of a fully expanded manufacturing presence in the United States. With a current global annual capacity of nine billion RFID inlays and tags, the = RFID company can already produce more than two billion units per year…