Ryan Ruskin
Neil MacDonald — A Legacy Continues As A Leader Passes
Neil MacDonald—Founder and CEO of Independent Container and Independent II—accomplished his vision of building and selling his company successfully to Hood Container earlier this month. He entered the boxmaking world in 1969. On July 16th, 2024—MacDonald fought his way out of life—passing in peace with family at his side. For the…
EPA Announces $307M for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Nebraska
LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the general competition selection of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) to receive a $307 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven…
Spirits Meet Angels & Devils
Collectible tequila packages feature bold graphics and high-end details, and the master distiller signs every bottle. …
BOBST To Bring Label Innovations To Labelexpo Americas 2024
Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place on 10–12 September 2024, is a milestone in the industry calendar for Bobst, as the company continues to build on its industry vision for the packaging industry. Following the opening of the new Competence Center in Atlanta – where customers could experience the labels and flexible…
Validation & Testing Requirements for Medical Device Packaging
This webinar from TÜV SÜD details regulations for sterile packaging systems. …
EPA Region 7 Presents Flint Hills Regional Council with $1.5M Check for Brownfields Grant in Kansas
LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 19, 2024) – Today, at the Kansas State University Technology Development Institute (TDI) in Manhattan, Acting EPA Region 7 Deputy Administrator DeAndré Singletary presented a $1.5 million ceremonial check to the Flint Hills Regional Council in Kansas as a Brownfields Grant selectee. The council has been…
Green Bay Packaging Announces Expansion Of Germantown Facility
Green Bay, Wisconsin based Green Bay Packaging (GBP) announced the expansion of its Great Lakes Packaging Division in Germantown, Wisconsin. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art facility — which will feature 270,000 square feet of manufacturing space to streamline operations — took place on July 9. …
Integrated Blister-Cartoner Boosts Efficiency
IMA Group’s C80HS A96 double-lane blister machine has an integrated cartoner and adds efficiency innovations. …
Registration Open For AICC Membership Benefits Webinar
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, invites members to take part in a webinar on July 31 at 3:00 p.m. EST that focuses on the key benefits of AICC membership. Hosted by AICC Membership Manager Patrick Moore, participants in the 30-minute webinar will learn how to access online resources and have the…
Diversified Labeling Solutions Expands RFID Capabilities
Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), Itasca, Illinois, a national converter of pressure sensitive labels, has added a new servo diecutter station as an expansion to its RFID production capabilities. The new servo diecutter station from Mark Andy reportedly gives DLS the advantage of inserting RFID inlays into preprinted material from any press,…