February 2025

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January after 26 consecutive months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued earlier this month by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Business Survey…

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania based SupplyOne, Inc., a distributor, service provider, and manufacturer of custom corrugated products, announced the appointment of Katherine Kerney as its new Director of Sustainability. Katherine began her role in early February, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a unique background that positions her perfectly to…

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), has applauded the introduction and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee advancement of the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act (S.351). FPA members employ approximately 83,000 workers in the United States. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film,…

Burger King is testing new green packaging in a 51-unit Miami, Florida-area pilot program. The division of Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International Inc. is launching the program with eight of its most-used guest-facing items including wrappers. Among the packaging to be tested at company-owned restaurants the alternatives include fry pods made with…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has released Start With One Bite, a new episode of its podcast, Breaking Down Boxes, featuring an insightful conversation with Rich Croce, President and CEO of Viking Packaging. Hosted by George Perreira of Moyy and Mike Schaefer of Tavens Packaging and Display, the episode offers a…

TSC members and partners kicked off the new year by coming together in St. Augustine, Florida for our annual Sustainability Leadership Institute retreat. Representatives from leading retailers, brands, and academia […] …

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q4 2024 Boxboard and Containerboard reports. Boxboard—Total Boxboard production in Q4 increased 5 percent compared to Q4 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 84.7 percent, up 3.8 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.3 points year-to-date. Solid Bleached Boxboard…

INX International Ink Co. has completed a venture capital investment in AssetWatch, a condition monitoring and predictive maintenance organization based in Columbus, Ohio. INX participated in AssetWatch’s $40 million Series B round of financing, which was led by Wellington Management. AssetWatch represents the sixth investment completed thus far via INX’s $50…

Prior to President Donald Trump pausing 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, both the National Association of Manufacturers and the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) had released cautionary statements: Said AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock: “The American Forest & Paper Association supports free and fair-trade practices, and we…

Sandy Hook, Connecticut based Curtis Packaging announced the promotion of Kerry Brown to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Since joining Curtis, Kerry has been a driving force behind the company’s operational success, bringing exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With over 30 years of experience in quality and…