Ryan Ruskin

4
Feb

FPA Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) celebrates its  75th anniversary in 2025. The FPA will begin celebrating this milestone at its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will take place March 5-7, 2025, in Miami, Florida. As the industry moves forward, FPA is focused on seizing opportunities that maximize sustainability and achieve circular economy…

4
Feb

PACK EXPO Southeast Set For March 10-12 In Atlanta, Georgia

PACK EXPO Southeast 2025, debuting March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center, is not just a showcase of cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions—it’s also a gateway to building meaningful industry connections. With more than 110,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the nearly sold-out show floor will feature hundreds of…

3
Feb

Hybrid Software Finalizes Agenda For Fusion Packaging Summit

Hybrid Software will host the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025, April 22-25, 2025, at the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  This three-day summit will bring together global industry leaders for an exclusive opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights on driving operational efficiencies, embracing digital…

3
Feb

EU Approves Int’l Paper Combination With DS Smith

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced that the European Commission issued its Phase I clearance of its combination with DS Smith on January 24. The clearance is conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest its box plants located in Mortagne, Saint-Amand, and Cabourg (France), Ovar (Portugal) and Bilbao (Spain)….

31
Jan

Flexcon Global Unveils Sustainability Report

Flexcon Global, a provider of coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, has released findings in a new report that shows that 70 percent of consumers choose products based on the sustainability of the packaging. The quantitative market research report was created through a partnership with a third party innovation and product…

31
Jan

Rusken Packaging Sets Production Record With Global Boxmachine

Rusken Packaging Fort Worth (Texas) announced a new square footage production record on their Global Boxmachine K1X Jumbo Flexo Folder Gluer. In a display of efficiency and teamwork, the production team achieved 2.75 million square feet in 16 hours. To celebrate this achievement, Todd Crowell, President of Global Boxmachine, joined the…

30
Jan

President Container Group Cuts Ribbon On Its Third MHI Evol Flexo Folder Gluer

Middletown, New York based President Container Group (PCG) formally commissioned its third Mitsubishi Evol Flexo Folder Gluer during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its 622,000-square-foot “super plant” on Monday, January 13, with more than 50 employees, customers and invited guests. “On behalf of the Grossbard family and President Container Group, I want…

30
Jan

Bobst Opens New Parts Hub In Indianapolis

Bobst has introduced its new Parts Hub in Indianapolis, Indiana, a strategic addition to its network launched earlier this year. This facility is designed to provide faster response times, enhanced parts availability, and optimized service to support our customers across North America. …

30
Jan

AICC Offers New Webinar: ‘The Power To Stand Out At Scale’

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, invites its members to the upcoming webinar, “Industrial Efficiency, Custom Quality: The Power to Stand Out at Scale,” scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This educational session is for members seeking to leverage the latest advancements in packaging technologies to achieve industrial-scale differentiation…

29
Jan

Fosber Promotes Todd Evans To VP Of Sales, Paul Hrubesky Retires