Ryan Ruskin

NovaVision, a producer of high-security identification and authentication solutions, has acquired Precision Converting Technologies, Hudson, Wisconsin. PCT, based in Hudson, Wisconsin, specializes in advanced security products and solutions, including ID and bank card security laminates, passport laminates, custom labels, and custom precision converting capabilities that serve various industries. NovaVision product offerings,…

Tampa, Florida based Signode is offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Roselle, Illinois. This innovation hub is where manufacturers work with Signode specialists to test, refine, and optimize their transit packaging strategies—before, during, and after implementation. Highlights include the ISTA-Certified Packaging Lab where transit…

Cassi Malone, Vice President of Sales at Corrugated Supplies Company and AICC Midwest Region Director, announced that the Midwest Region is offering two $5,000 scholarships to children or grandchildren of full-time employees of companies who are members or associate members in good standing of AICC Midwest Region. The AICC Midwest Region’s…

TLMI has opened submissions for the 48th Printing Excellence Awards. Each year, the awards celebrate the accomplishments of the North American label and packaging industry, highlighting excellence in management, sustainability, print and individual industry leadership. The awards recognize excellence in all printing processes, including digital, flexography, gravure, offset, rotary screen and…

Kolbus America announced the appointment of Art Crawley as Vice President of Sales. With decades of experience in bookbinding and packaging, Crawley is well known for his deep industry knowledge and dedication to customer success. His expertise continues to strengthen Kolbus America’s commitment to providing world-class solutions in luxury packaging and…

A 1 percent increase in recycling rates can reduce approximately 2,000 tons of plastic waste annually in multi-billion bottling applications, according to new research from Avery Dennison. Nearly all global consumer package goods brands have a goal of 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2030. Plus, recycled rigid plastics are more than…

AF&PA welcomed its friends and partners from the Corrugated Packaging Alliance to its new office to discuss issue priorities for our industry. Top of mind were the “reciprocal” tariffs that President Trump and his administration announced on about 90 different countries. Key countries that received reciprocal tariffs on their imports include:…

XSYS, a provider of printing plates, plate processing equipment, and screening software for the flexographic industry, will participate in the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025. Held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on April 22–25, at the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace hotel, the event will bring together printing and prepress specialists, along…

Shawnee, Kansas based American Box Company (ABC) announced that it has officially acquired Covenant Packaging, a leader in corrugated solutions for over 26 years. ABC said that it has long admired the legacy that Drew and Diane Freeman have built and that their commitment to quality, service, and people aligns perfectly…

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has named Audrey Walch as the 2024 Fall Student Box Design Contest winner. Walch is in her second year studying Graphic Communications at California Polytechnic State University, minoring in Packaging. Walch’s winning design was one of more than 70 submitted for the PGSF Fall…