August 2024
AICC Updates Members On SBLC Non-Compete Ban
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, shared an alert in April from the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) partners that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule which essentially bans non-compete limitations for workers in the United States. The rule banning non-competes is scheduled to go into effect on September…
MHIA To Highlight EVOL Milestones, Introduce Innovations At SCE
Hunt Valley, Maryland based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division, a supplier of corrugating and box-making machinery, announced its participation in SuperCorrExpo 2024. Visit them at booth #2357 on September 8-12 in Orlando, Florida, to discover how MHIA is teaming up with box makers worldwide. “It’s been an exciting…
Strickland Joins Korozo Group
Daniel Strickland has joined global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group to support growth of the business inNorth America, as the company seeks to ramp up its activities in the region. Strickland brings a quarter of a century of experience to Korozo, with extensive knowledge of flexible and rigid packaging and trays. Close…
OSHA Advances Proposed Standard On Heat Injury, Illness Prevention
AICC partner, the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC), has shared an alert regarding a new, proposed Standard on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention. While most of the country has been under a record-breaking heat wave this summer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has continued to advance its proposed standard…
Blisters Still Big and Other Booming Trends
A review of the top stories from August 2024 shows a healthy interest in innovative packaging formats as use-cases change for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. …
Grubhub Tackles Campus Waste
As students head back to campus, Grubhub teams up with Topanga.io to roll out reusable packaging in new locations. With the ReusePass program expanding, college dining is set for a sustainable makeover — one container at a time. …
Nasal Spray Clears Sinuses & Now Landfills, Too
A new carton eliminates 96,000 pounds of plastic and adds a second win: curbside recycling. …
PPA Reveals 2024 Student Design Challenge Finalists
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the finalists of its 2024 Student Design Challenge, an annual competition in which university students apply their talent and design skills to innovate, creative approaches to paper-based packaging in response to real-world customer needs and marketing scenarios. PPA is a joint initiative between the American…
Tucker, Kaible Join FTA
Kenny Tucker has joined The Flexographic Technical Association as its Manager of Training Services and Julia Kaible has joined as its Creative Specialist. In his role, Tucker will engage with members regarding FTA’s FIRST Certification training programs. Tucker’s recent roles included Assistant Director at the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and…
Thinkink Packaging Launches Biodegradable CBD Packaging
Scranton, Pennsylvania based Thinkink Packaging announced the launch of its new line of biodegradable packaging specifically designed for the CBD market. Traditional packaging materials have long been a concern for environmental advocates as many are derived from non-renewable resources and contribute to pollution. Recognizing the need for a more sustainable solution,…