Ryan Ruskin
Paperboard Packaging Council Shares MemberStories On A Year Of Gratitude And Giving Back
In appreciation for its members as the end of the year approaches, the Paperboard Packaging Council extended its deepest appreciation to its members. PPC takes pride in having members who not only contribute to the success of our industry but also make a lasting impact on their communities. This Thanksgiving, PPC…
Help AICC Celebrate AnniversaryMilestone By Making A Short Video
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced that it will be gathering member stories in the form of short two-minute videos in celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2024. Mike D’Angelo, AICC President, said that the anniversary marks a milestone in the AICC’s history which would not be possible without its members…
Plastics Extrusion Professionals Deserve Thanks, Too
The food that makes up your Thanksgiving feast? Much of it stays fresh longer and is pathogen-free because of extruded plastic film. …
Popcorn Indiana Lawsuit Is All About Location
What role do geographic origin branding and on-packaging claims play with consumer assumptions? Alston & Bird weighs in. …
Consumers Tell Packagers, ‘See You in Court’
Recent packaging-related lawsuits take brand owners to task for on-pack claims, package graphics, PFAS in food packaging, and slack fill. …
Welch Packaging Appoints Brock Welch As New COO
Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging, a family-owned and operated business in the corrugated packaging industry, announced the appointment of Brock Welch as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Welch’s tenure in the packaging industry spans over 12 years. In high school and college, he gained valuable experience on the manufacturing floor. In 2010,…
Sutherland Packaging Names Jake Sutherland Chief Innovation Officer
Andover, New Jersey based Sutherland Packaging, a maker of corrugated point-of-purchase (POP) displays and retail packaging, announced the hiring of Jake Sutherland as its first Chief Innovation Officer. Sutherland will be primarily responsible for stewarding a culture of innovation and accelerating growth, all while aligning with longer-term business objectives. He will…
Cascades Announces Death Of Bernard Lemaire, Great Entrepreneur And Builder
Cascades deeply regrets and is saddened to announce the death of one of its cofounders, Mr. Bernard Lemaire, at the age of 87. Bernard Lemaire was born in Drummondville, Québec in 1936. In 1960, he joined the family business of waste recovery, Drummond Pulp and Fiber. Four years later, under his…
Edible Barrier Packaging for Snacking on the Go
Foodberry borrows from Mother Nature to create a tasty and eco-friendlier packaging alternative to plastic in a case-study example of biomimicry. …
JB Machinery Wins FEFCO Silver For Best Innovation
Westport, Connecticut based JB Machinery was presented FEFCO’s Silver Award for Best Innovation at the 2023 Technical Seminar in Lyon, France. In his technical presentation, Dave Burgess, JB Machinery’s Director of Sales, detailed the theory of operation and benefits of AutoDryer Control, JB’s latest innovation. AutoDryer Control (ADC), is a system…