Ryan Ruskin
Breaking News in Flexible Packaging February 2024
Kp’s recyclable films for proteins, Berry Global’s new Silotite film, Cortec’s patented compostable stretch wrap, Novolex innovations, new Kind of recyclable wrap.
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Chicago TAPPI To Host What’s New In Corrugated Event On February 6
The Chicago TAPPI Local Section is hosting its What’s New in Corrugated Event, 5:00-8:00 p.m. on February 6, 2024, at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, IL. What’s New offers participants an exclusive venue to learn about new technologies, products and services in an intimate, relaxed environment. The informative events…
Welch Packaging Plans New Facility In Wooster, Ohio
Welch Packaging Group, Inc. a manufacturer and supplier of custom corrugated boxes for industrial use, as well as retail ready packaging, has announced plans to open a new production facility in Wooster, Ohio The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during its recent Ohio Tax…
AICC Releases Second White Paper On Challenges Of Implementing AI
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has released Challenges of Implementing AI, the second white paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This paper aims to shed light on key aspects of AI implementation, making complex concepts accessible to a wider audience. Change is necessary but not always easy. When implementing a new technology…
WestRock To Close Packaging Plant In Seattle, 87 Impacted
Months after a century-old paper mill owned by WestRock closed in Tacoma, Washington, the company is closing a packaging plant in Seattle. According to local media reports, about 87 employees at the Seattle plant will lose their jobs March, when the plant officially closes. The company notified the Washington State Employment…
Ox Box Invests In Scrap Removal System By Kernic Systems, Baysek
Addison, Illinois based Ox Box, a custom heavy-duty packaging provider, announced investing in a quick effective scrap removal solution by Kernic Systems and Baysek for service to a new Baysek C190 Die Cutter. The scrap removal system includes a Hӧcker Polytechnik GmbH PMA Rotary Airlock Material Separator and a Multi-Star filtration…
ARC Int’l Names Barry King National Sales Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina based ARC International, shared the news of Barry King’s well-deserved promotion to the role of National Regional Sales Manager. With a rich history at ARC spanning several decades, King has demonstrated his dedication and expertise through various roles, including plant manager, director of manufacturing, and regional technical representative….
Green Bay Packaging Promotes Zack Weber To General Manager
Green Bay, Wisconsin based Green Bay Packaging announced that Zack Weber has been promoted to General Manager for the Citadel Division (Chicago) of the GBP Coated Labeled Products Group. Zack has been with Green Bay Packaging for 18 years and has led the corrugated sales team at the GBP/Chicago Division for…
Great Northern Continues Support For ICPF With New 10-Year Pledge
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced that Great Northern Corporation has pledged an additional $50,000 to support the foundation’s programs and services. “ICPF is grateful to have the continued support of Great Northern Corporation,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “Their generous $50,000 donation will allow us to continue the foundation’s…
New Packaging Code to Revolutionize Parenteral Pharmaceuticals
The SignaKey code, smaller than Data Matrix, allows you to track sterile injectable drugs — at the unit level — from container manufacturing through the supply chain. But that’s not all it does.
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