April 2025

PPC’s Folding Carton Boot Camp is back this spring on May 20-21. The two-day program is essential for those new to cartons or the industry and for non-plant personnel eager to deepen their knowledge beyond a single-plant operation. The Folding Carton Boot Camp delivers an interactive, hands-on experience that immerses attendees…

Promographic & Design, a narrow web converters of labels, pouches, and shrink sleeve, has fitted Vetaphone corona technology to its Nilpeter flexo and HP Indigo digital presses. The company was created in 2005 by Ricardo Villar and Federico Padilla. The company has become a supplier to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical,…

St. Louis, Missouri based Sauer System, a leader in high-performance tooling solutions for the corrugated box industry, announced the addition of Tim Engle as Regional Sales Manager. This strategic appointment strengthens Sauer System’s dedication to advancing the corrugated box industry by delivering exceptional support and innovative solutions to its customers. Based…

The Chicago TAPPI Local Section is hosting its 2025 What’s New Program and Trade Fair Event from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 13 at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, Illinois. What’s New offers participants a unique way to gain information about innovative technologies, products or services in…

FTA Global Alliance and FTA Europe have joined the Flexo Summit Asia 2025, set to take place on November 26-27, 2025, in Jaipur, India, to bring together industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders to explore the latest trends and opportunities in flexographic printing. Sante Conselvan, President of FTA Europe, Chairman of FTA…

Registration is open for the AICC Southeast Summit set for June 2-3 in Duluth, Georgia. The event will take place at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnet. The agenda includes a program and tour of Peachtree Packaging & Display in nearby Lawrenceville, a networking lunch, and a golf tournament at the TPC Sugarloaf…

At the 75th annual PAC Global Awards, P&G was recognized for packaging innovation. Tide took home gold with a “Best of Show” in the Sustainable Package Design Category and received a “Best in Class” for Inclusive Design for Tide evo. Tide evo’s format also eliminates the need for the classic plastic…

UPM Raflatac is embedding product footprint data directly into customer quotes. These product footprints, known as Product Passport Prototypes (PPPs), provide label converters with transparent environmental data, helping them to make informed material choices and to reduce Scope 3 emissions at source. The PPPs are automatically linked to UPM Raflatac quote…

Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group (TRG), a leading packaging and display solutions provider, announced the winning of one gold and two silver Shop! OMA Awards. Winners were announced at the OMA Awards Reception held at Shop! Marketplace in Charlotte, North Carolina. “These OMA wins exemplify our commitment to continued partnership…

Atlanta, Georgia based DS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer, which was acquired by International Paper in 2025, announced the launched of its 100 percent recyclable and reusable cooler as a sustainable alternative to plastic and Styrofoam coolers. Crafted from environmentally friendly, wax-free corrugated board, DS Smith’s “GoChill Cooler” provides consumers…