July 2024
Prima Tapes & Labels Installs Mark Andy Evolution
UK tape and label converter Prima has installed a 340mm Mark Andy Evolution E5 flexo press at its headquarters in Orpington, SE London. The new six-color UV flexo line will provide extra print capacity to coincide with Prima’s newly attained BRCGS Grade A rating, achieved at the first attempt, said the…
The BoxMaker Invests In Brausse Eterna Specialty Folder Gluer
Lowell, Arkansas based The BoxMaker, a custom corrugated packaging solutions provider, announced the purchase and installation of a new Brausse Eterna Efold 2100 C6 specialty folder. The company said that the investment marks a significant enhancement in its in-house production capabilities, enabling it to offer a greater range of high-quality corrugated…
New Dry Lamination Adhesive for Sustainable Flexible Food Packaging
Trinseo’s high-solids acrylic waterborne emulsion can enhance performance, efficiency, and sustainability for food-contact applications. …
The Robots are Coming as Coesia and PWR Begin Strategic Partnership
Cohesia gains food industry depth as PWR eyes personal care and e-commerce packaging growth. …
AWA To Host Label Release Liner Seminar In September
The AWA Label Release Liner Seminar 2024 will be held on September 8-9, just before the commencement of Labelexpo Americas 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. This seminar will be one of the three concurrent sessions through a collaboration between AWA, TLMI, and AIPIA. The AWA Label Release Liner Seminar will feature a…
Mesirow Promotes Weil, Yermack As Co-Heads Of Packaging
Chicago, Illinois based Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, announced the promotion of Rick Weil and Melanie Yermack to Co-Heads of Packaging for Mesirow Investment Banking. Together they will drive packaging sector strategy and continue to serve a growing base of clients through their extensive industry expertise, strong relationships, and…
Eagle Flexible Packaging Installs SOMA Flexographic Press
Eagle Flexible Packaging, Inc., has acquired a SOMA Optima2 wide web flexographic printing press. The SOMA Optima2 includes automated plate mounting, auto registration and attains speeds at or above 1,600 feet per minute. It also features SOMA’s Changeover Wizard, recipient of an FTA Technical Innovation award. …
Box Manufacturing Olympics Deadline Extended To July 26
TAPPI and AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, co-producers of SuperCorrExpo, have announced that the entry deadline for the quadrennial Box Manufacturing Olympics has been extended to July 26. All selected entries will be showcased at SuperCorrExpo from September 8-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Box Manufacturing…
EPA Region 7 Presents $500K Brownfields Check to Schuyler Community Development in Nebraska
LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 24, 2024) – Today at a brownfield site in Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $500,000 ceremonial check to Schuyler Community Development as an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant selectee. EPA selected the organization to receive the grant…
Absolut Solves a Warhol Mystery
Rediscovered artwork translates into iconic, limited-time packaging for the Swedish vodka brand. …