Ryan Ruskin

Resource Label Group, a provider of custom label and packaging solutions across North America, has announced the acquisition of Screenprint/Dow’s label business. This acquisition highlights Resource Label Group’s commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of label industry leaders, as well as providing an exceptional home for these businesses and…

Students in Virginia Tech’s Packaging Systems & Design Program will be using new equipment this Spring provided by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF). The Emerson Apparatus compression tester is a key piece of equipment for undergraduate students in the packaging program, will support research initiatives, and replaces a previous compression…

It has been reported that International Paper will be building a $260 million plant in Waterloo, Iowa, near the city’s airport. The project is expected to create 90 jobs. The Waterloo City Council earlier this month unanimously approved a development agreement to sell 66 acres to International Paper for $1 for…

From March 11–13, 2025, the international converting industry will meet in Munich, Germany, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre for the 14th edition of ICE Europe. The 2025 edition marks a significant milestone as this will be the first ICE Europe operating without any post-COVID travel restrictions, offering unlimited access for…

Dublin, Ireland based Smurfit Westrock announced that Houston, Texas based Victory Packaging has now begun operating as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. Spanning over 50 years, Victory Packaging has been providing packaging and related services across North America, first as an independent company then as the integrated distribution arm for two successive…

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is supporting the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA)’s new Plastic Film Recycling Directory. This resource is designed to facilitate the collection and recycling of flexible film materials. The directory serves as a tool for businesses, municipalities, and consumers by helping them identify recycling programs, facilities, and…

Nu-Maber, a flexographic plate producer in Treviso, Italy, has installed two ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure units from XSYS. With a maximum plate size of 50 x 80 inches and advanced LED technology for both main and back exposures, these units provide precision imaging and robust performance, according to the company. Incorporating…

Hartsville, South Carolina based Sonoco Products Company announced senior leadership changes which became effective on January 3. Jerry Cheatham, a 36-year finance leader within Sonoco, has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chief Financial Officer Rob Dillard. Cheatham has been Vice President of Global Finance for the company’s Industrial Paper…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the “Unlock Financial and Operational Synergy” seminar set for February 10-11 at Acme Corrugated in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. This seminar is tailored for professionals eager to enhance their financial reporting by effectively integrating financial and operational data. Designed for intermediate-level attendees with at least one year…

FINAT, the international association for the European label industry, has elected two new Board members and extended Philippe Voet’s term as President until mid-2026. At the latest FINAT General Assembly, two industry leaders were elected to the Board: Jeremy Lagay, President of Iconex Europe, and Thomas Macina, Sales Director for Labels…