Ryan Ruskin

Edale, a Canon company and manufacturer of flexographic printing and converting equipment, welcomed packaging professionals from across the UK to its Rethinking Carton Production Open Day, a one-day event designed to encourage meaningful discussion about the future of carton manufacturing. The day included insights from guest speakers Steve Lister, global sustainability…

Lake Forest, Illinois based Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the containerboard business of Greif, Inc. for $1.8 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of PCA’s third quarter, subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory…

VR Print, a family-owned South African label converting company, has reportedly found success with its Nilpeter FA-17 multi-substrate flexo press. With dual LED and mercury curing options, the FA-17 has enabled VR Print to accelerate production of multi-layer labels and navigate a wide range of ink and substrate combinations. The company…

Paterson, New Jersey based Accurate Box Company has confirmed it has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a fifth Bobst Mastercut die-cutter. With the installation completed at the end of March, this addition increases production capacity and brings added flexibility to scheduling across the plant. All five of its…

Attleboro, Massachusetts based Abbott-Action says its strong relationship with NewCorr Packaging, a leader in the corrugated materials industry, is driving efficiency and market agility. “Abbott-Action holds a one-sixth stake in NewCorr, giving us consistent access to high-quality corrugated material and making us quicker to market — advantages we are happy to…

The Graphic Communications Education Association’s (GCEA) annual conference will be held July 20-23 in Alpharetta, Georgia. This year the conference will be hosted by both HEIDELBERG USA and HP at their facilities located just north of Atlanta.  The conference is open to all educators and people with a passion for education…

CorrExpo 2025, TAPPI’s premier event, is coming to Savannah, Georgia, on October 20-22. This is your opportunity to explore what’s possible and build what’s next alongside top decision makers from across the corrugated industry. With exclusive networking opportunities, forward-thinking insights, and a focus on lasting connections, CorrExpo 2025 is where innovation…

Hartsville, South Carolina based Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, announced that Paul Joachimczyk has been named Chief Financial Officer. Joachimczyk previously was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of American Woodmark Corporation, one of the nation’s largest cabinet manufacturers, based in Winchester, Virginia….

Esko, provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market of packaged goods, and The Grey Elephant, a provider of software solutions, have formed a new partnership to help achieve higher levels of efficiency in workflow automation. The new integration of The Grey Elephant’s Brain4Tools solution and Esko Automation…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) Workforce Development Report delivers practical insights each quarter featuring targeted resources, case studies, and proven strategies you can integrate into your workforce playbook today.  This quarter, Corporate Partners and their hiring teams will find actionable guidance on building strong talent pipelines, streamlining hiring processes, and…