August 2025

Basil Michael Pandolfelli, known as Mike to his friends, of Mahwah, New Jersey, passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Born in the Bronx, New York to Rose (nee Maiorano) and Anthony Pandolfelli, Mike worked in his father’s butcher shop beforegraduating from St. John’s University. He went…

The AICC Annual Meeting this year will include Supplier Innovation sessions that highlight cutting-edge developments in AI technology and advanced automation aimed at improving operational efficiency for corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box members. Presentations should serve as brief spotlights on your latest technological solutions. The Supplier Innovations sessions will be…

PRINTING United Alliance is prepared to help the industry embrace and adopt artificial intelligence (AI). Through a series of strategic programs, resources, and partnerships, the PRINTING United Alliance is providing members with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate this revolutionary shift in business and production that comes with artificial…

CUIR Corrugated Converting Machinery, a French manufacturer of flexo die cutters for corrugated manufacturing, has announced the launch of its new data analysis software: Report Editor, a tool built by manufacturers, for manufacturers. The CUIR Report Editor is a proprietary, in-house application developed to revolutionize how production performance is monitored, analyzed,…

Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) is entering a new chapter of leadership at its Dallas, Texas, headquarters. Four well known members of the North American graphic arts industry will be leading the company forward with their extensiveexperience, proven leadership, and exceptional skills. Gerrit Zwergel has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO)….

Esko WebCenter has aided in the transformation and consolidation of Mars’ global artwork management workflow, enabling the global confectionery giant to achieve process harmonization across its diverse product categories and geographical locations. “The cloud-based WebCenter platform provides a centralized solution that connects all stakeholders in the packaging process, from brand owners…

Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group has announced the second U.S. and third overall North American purchase of the Kolbus BX Motion by Corrugated Partners LLC in Arlington, Texas. This milestone marks another significant step forward in the strategic partnership between SUN Automation and Kolbus, as the BX Motion continues…

Avery Dennison has reportedly introduced the first radio-frequency identification (RFID) label to receive APR Design for Recyclability (DfR) recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).  Avery Dennison has combined its proprietary CleanFlake adhesive technology and materials science capabilities to introduce the technology that cleanly separates from the PET in the…

American Packaging Corporation (APC) has plans for a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa, Center of Excellence, housing another investment in pouching capability and capacity.  American Packaging expects to break ground in October 2025 and complete the expansion by the end of September 2026.  APC notes that pouches are experiencing…

Smurfit Westrock has developed a sculptured packaging fitting using E flute corrugated cardboard to reduce single-use plastics for LPA Group. The new solution offers protection equivalent to bubble wrap in a paper-based, recyclable, and reusable format. While bubble wrap has long been an effective and affordable packaging solution, its environmental impact…