September 2024

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced an upcoming webinar on Scoring Big in Sales: Using the Moneyball Strategy to Transform Your Sales Model set for 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 6. This presentation ties into Michael Lewis’ 2003 book, “Moneyball.” The book tells the story of the Oakland Athletics general…

FINAT has announced the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2024. The awards recognize outstanding work to advance sustainability through labeling. The 2024 edition of the competition received 28 entries in two categories: Reduction of environmental impact and Optimization of recycling. The initiatives stemmed from the whole label value chain, covering adhesive…

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin based Nosco, a full-service packaging solutions provider serving more than 450 customers across various industries, announced the addition of the HP Indigo V12 Digital Press. As a subsidiary of employee-owned Holden Industries, Inc., Nosco has been actively investing in systems and equipment to fulfill its bold growth plans….

The opening session of the 2024 FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) in Athens, Greece, provided a critical analysis of the current economic conditions, challenges, and opportunities facing the label printing industry. The label printing industry is currently operating in a challenging economic environment marked by several key factors: Persistently high inflation:…

Tackling plastic waste is a top priority with the launch of CIRCLE Alliance, a new pollution-reducing initiative that supports women’s economic empowerment. …

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced that its board of directors elected Andy Silvernail as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer effective October 1.  Mark Sutton, who has continued to serve in the role of Chairman of the Board since…

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced the upcoming publication of the organization’s 24th edition of the Fibre Box Handbook. The corrugated industry’s go-to reference is being completely redesigned with extended materials and updated content. The Fibre Box Handbook is a full resource for those who use corrugated or work in the…

BD is rising to the challenge. Its simulation model predicts injection force and time through prefilled syringes — a promising tool for next-gen smart packaging designs. …

International sustainable flexible packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has appointed Banu Celik as its new Chief Planning Officer (CPO). Banu brings more than 25 years of experience to the role. She is a supply chain and business development professional who has worked in various senior planning and management roles. This includes at…

City of Industry, California based Golden West Packaging Group, formed around six years ago through the acquisition of Cal Sheets, operates as part of a partnership consortium. Golden West Packaging comprises around ten converting plants, with the Golden West Stockton site being the sole plant equipped with a corrugator, supplying various…