May 2025

Imageworx, a provider of prepress services and flexographic plates for the narrow and wide web flexo printing market, has installed North America’s first Eco3’s full suite of flexographic technologies, including software, equipment, and consumables. Imageworx will also function as a demonstration facility for the Eco3 total flexo products. The installation will…

AMERIPEN, a policy and advocacy organization representing the entire packaging value chain, announced the appointment of Lynn Dyer as its new Executive Director, following a comprehensive national search. Dyer assumes the role effective immediately. A recognized leader with deep roots in the packaging industry, Dyer brings decades of experience in public…

Delaware, Ohio based Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it has been awarded the Supplier Innovation Award by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Supplier Innovation Award celebrates partners who deliver creative, value-driven solutions that extend beyond contractual obligations. Greif earned this distinction for its…

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Business Innovation Division, has announced a call for entries to Fujifilm’s global Innovation Print Awards (IPA) contest. The IPA contest, designed to highlight and celebrate creative print projects printed using Fujifilm’s wide array of press solutions, is open to Fujifilm press owners across the globe. Entrants can…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey. The report provides detailed data on US paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team. The industry utilized its assets more effectively with total paper and paperboard operating rate reaching…

Employees at the Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia were told that Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close the operation later this year. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1. “Various factors influenced this difficult decision,” the company said in a news release. “Ultimately, we do not believe that the mill…

In light of major changes underway in packaging design and manufacturing, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Nordmeccanica S.p.A., provider of coating, laminating and metallizing technology have entered into a formal, strategic partnership agreement. Evolving sustainability regulations such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation…

The future of the packaging industry came into sharp focus during the Emerging Leaders panel, where rising stars from across the country shared their vision, challenges, and passion for leadership. Moderated by Joe Morelli of Lewisburg Patterson, the panel featured perspectives from Andrew Bell, Packaging Express; Rob Callif, BCM Inks; Cassi…

INX International Ink Co. has announced it has completed the acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited. INX has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia Pty Ltd. Servicom New Zealand, established in 2004 and led by founder Stephen Southon, is the sole distributor of INX…

Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group announced its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of innovation and industry leadership in corrugated manufacturing technology. Since its founding in 1985, SUN has been a driving force in the industry, dedicated to providing cutting-edge technologies and unmatched customer support to corrugated box manufacturers worldwide….