Ryan Ruskin
Amtech Software Announces Launch Of Advanced Planning Board
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech Software announced the launch of Advanced Planning Board (APB), the latest innovation that integrates seamlessly into Encore ERP. APB is a web-based solution that uses a flexible points algorithm to automate the scheduling function, allowing the plant schedulers to easily handle multi-pass and multi-part items. Amtech…
Bottles, Buns, and Bags: Packaging Roasts and Toasts of March
From a pseudo blood bag with a drink spout to round hot dog buns and boxes with brown spots, we note the past month’s food and beverage packaging wins and fails.
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Top Stories Pulsing with Great Design
Popular articles last month show how beer, cereal, spirits, snacks, cannabis, and even consumer electronics benefit from packaging designs that radiate wide appeal.
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Metsä Board Promotes George To VP Of Sales
Espoo, Finland based Metsä Board has confirmed it has promoted Michael George to Vice President of Sales, FBB Americas, effective May 1. George has held many positions throughout his tenure at Metsä Board, most recently as Sales Director, Direct Sales. In his new role, he will report to Jussi Noponen, SVP,…
Nestlé Combines Design Smarts with Sustainability
A cleverly designed all-paper multipack features hexagonal tubes of Smarties candy.
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Breaking News in Flexible Packaging April 2024
UFlex ups chips production, gritty film adds texture, Costco chicken packaging gets flexible, Capri Sun launches recyclable pouch, new snack bag turns curbside recyclable.
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New Rules of Packaging Advance Circularity
The European Parliament debates new rules for packaging after experiencing significant increases in packaging waste.
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New Domino Sugar Pack Hits Sweet Spot
Rigid plastic packaging for granulated sugar offers numerous ease-of-use and sustainability benefits.
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FBA Announces Jason Stein To Headline Automotive Series
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced a new End-Use Segment Series as part of the agenda for the association’s upcoming Annual Meeting set for May 6-8 in Key Largo, Florida. Beginning this year, FBA Annual Meeting attendees will hear from a different box-buying market segment to help deepen member knowledge about…
EPA, Congresswoman Summer Lee Kick Off Earth Month with Pittsburgh ‘EcoStewards’
(PITTSBURGH) April 2, 2024 – Today, EPA Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) visited the Environmental Charter School (ECS) Intermediate School to kick off Earth Month with staff and students. As part of the school visit, Ortiz and Lee met with ‘EcoStewards’- 4th and 5th grade environmental…