August 2025

Hybrid Software’s Brandz business unit has released iC3D version 11. Built for packaging designers, brand owners, and prepress professionals, iC3D v11 is said to accelerate packaging development and ensures design precision across every stage of production. The latest version introduces expanded artwork layout tools with support for custom stand-up pouches, sachets,…

Emeryville, California based Geo. M. Martin Company, a global leader in material handling solutions for the corrugated industry, has announced a strategic leadership transition that marks an important step in the company’s evolution as it approaches its 100th anniversary. George R. Martin, who has served as President/Chief Executive Officer, will continue…

A ‘powerful growth mode’ is how Ingersoll Paper Box’s president Sarah Skinner describes all aspects of her Canadian packaging business, whether it’s in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, beauty, food, or consumer products. She attributes that success to her long-standing partnership with Koenig & Bauer, which enables IPB to focus on manufacturing high…

The Washington, DC based The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) has announced the finalists of its 2025 Student Design Challenge. The Student Design Challenge is an annual competition where university students apply their talent and design skills to develop innovative, creative approaches to paper-based packaging in response to real-world customer needs and…

On October 3, the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) will join the Manufacturing Institute – the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers – to mark Manufacturing Day 2025, known nationwide as MFG Day. This annual celebration invites students, parents, educators and community leaders to step inside…

The Partner Program will make its return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, which takes place September 29–October 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Now celebrating 30 years since its inception, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will connect packaging and processing…

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, retaining institutional knowledge and maintaining productivity are important challenges faced by many companies. Georgia-Pacific is tackling these challenges head-on with an innovative approach: the Retiree Talent Network Program. This program, led by Georgia-Pacific’s internal staffing agency, is an initiative that leverages the skills and…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and The Packaging School have announced the launch the Business Management in Corrugated Packaging Certificate Program, a groundbreaking professional development experience designed exclusively for the packaging industry. This 12–18 month program combines MBA-level business education with corrugated-specific knowledge. Through a mix of in-person sessions, interactive online…

Hebron, Kentucky based Zumbiel, a leading independent folding carton converter, reported that it has chosen Martin Automatic‘s unwind and splice technology for its new HP digital production line. With a 180-year history and now under the fourth generation of family ownership and management, Zumbiel’s expertise in printed carton production is extensive….

York, Pennsylvania based Colony Packaging & Machine has announced the expansion of its converting capabilities in the honeycell corrugated packaging space. The company, in its 61st year of operations in the industrial packaging and packaging equipment sector, is partnering with Cascades to launch services targeting LTL applications for honeycell corrugated blocking,…