Flexcon Global, a provider of coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, has released findings in a new report that shows that 70 percent of consumers choose products based on the sustainability of the packaging. The quantitative market research report was created through a partnership with a third party innovation and product…
Rusken Packaging Fort Worth (Texas) announced a new square footage production record on their Global Boxmachine K1X Jumbo Flexo Folder Gluer. In a display of efficiency and teamwork, the production team achieved 2.75 million square feet in 16 hours. To celebrate this achievement, Todd Crowell, President of Global Boxmachine, joined the…
Middletown, New York based President Container Group (PCG) formally commissioned its third Mitsubishi Evol Flexo Folder Gluer during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its 622,000-square-foot “super plant” on Monday, January 13, with more than 50 employees, customers and invited guests. “On behalf of the Grossbard family and President Container Group, I want…
Bobst has introduced its new Parts Hub in Indianapolis, Indiana, a strategic addition to its network launched earlier this year. This facility is designed to provide faster response times, enhanced parts availability, and optimized service to support our customers across North America. …
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, invites its members to the upcoming webinar, “Industrial Efficiency, Custom Quality: The Power to Stand Out at Scale,” scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This educational session is for members seeking to leverage the latest advancements in packaging technologies to achieve industrial-scale differentiation…
Resource Label Group, a provider of custom label and packaging solutions across North America, has announced the acquisition of Screenprint/Dow’s label business. This acquisition highlights Resource Label Group’s commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of label industry leaders, as well as providing an exceptional home for these businesses and…
Students in Virginia Tech’s Packaging Systems & Design Program will be using new equipment this Spring provided by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF). The Emerson Apparatus compression tester is a key piece of equipment for undergraduate students in the packaging program, will support research initiatives, and replaces a previous compression…
It has been reported that International Paper will be building a $260 million plant in Waterloo, Iowa, near the city’s airport. The project is expected to create 90 jobs. The Waterloo City Council earlier this month unanimously approved a development agreement to sell 66 acres to International Paper for $1 for…
From March 11–13, 2025, the international converting industry will meet in Munich, Germany, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre for the 14th edition of ICE Europe. The 2025 edition marks a significant milestone as this will be the first ICE Europe operating without any post-COVID travel restrictions, offering unlimited access for…