May 2025

After a six-year hiatus, the TLMI printTHINK Summit will return in 2025. From June 11-12, TLMI will welcome attendees to Rosemont, Illinois, to learn more about the newest technological trends. The event is co-located with Amplify Print. All attendees of printTHINK will receive a free registration to Amplify Print. TLMI printTHINK…

Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group (TRG) announced the acquisition of Northwest Packaging Inc., based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This strategic move not only expands TRG’s manufacturing capabilities into the state of Minnesota but also helps enhance its commitment to delivering exceptional packaging solutions through a shared vision and family-oriented values….

MicroDynamics, a manufacturer of surface profile inspection systems, has released an update for its inspection system.With MicroScan 3.7, MicroDynamics has expanded roll data fields to include standardized cleaning parameters and run length information for each roll. The update also allows multiple database organization so users have the freedom to organize anilox…

Boston, Massachusetts based Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced the release of “The Touch Advantage,” a study with Clemson University exploring how touch affects purchasing decisions and perceptions in the paper and packaging industry. “The Touch Advantage” launched May 7…

Fort Mill, South Carolina, Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, released its new Sustainability Strategy, a comprehensive plan that aligns the company’s priorities with key sustainability objectives and stakeholder interests. The strategy includes performance metrics and benchmarks to track progress through 2030, with a focus on the…

The global release liner market expanded by 4.8 percent in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 percent between 2024 and 2027, according to a new report from Alexander Watson Associates. Following a period marked by disruption and atypical demand cycles, the global…

Weiherhammer, Germany based BHS Corrugated introduced the M2P-Maintenance to Productivity service. “In an environment with rising costs, a shortage of skilled workforce and volatile demand, we offer entire support: from maintenance and spare parts supply to corrugator operations,” said Lars Engel, Managing Director, BHS Corrugated. “Digital solutions such as iCorr MOS…

Hunt Valley, Maryland based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) announced the expansion of its digital services platform to include the complete augmented reality (AR) maintenance library for the EVOL 115 Flexo Folder Gluer. The AR Library provides a comprehensive suite of 120 immersive, step-by-step guides covering everything from basic calibrations and…

With roots in offset printing, Labelgrafic, La Rioja, Spain, has invested in flexo technology for the first time with the installation of a Nilpeter FA press. Labelgrafic had previously operated without flexo technology, but evolving customer requirements and shifting market trends made the addition of this capability both logical and necessary….

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced the consolidation of its operations in the Rio Grande Valley. As part of its strategic growth initiative, and commitment there, the company says it will make strategic investments to convert the current Edinburg, Texas sheet plant into a warehouse, invest in its current facility in…