Ryan Ruskin

Held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center between December 4-6, Labelexpo South China 2024 was attended by 16,157 label and packaging converters, an 84 percent increase over the 2020 edition. At 20,000 square meters, Labelexpo South China 2024 was 45 percent bigger than 2020 with over 200 exhibitors.  …

Economic improvement in the United States will continue in 2025, say the nation’s purchasing and supply management executives in the December 2024 Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Supply Chain Planning Forecast, formerly known as the Semiannual Economic Forecast. Revenues are expected to increase in 17 of 18 manufacturing industries and 16…

Lawrenceville, Georgia based Vanguard Digital announced a partnership with Mac Papers and Packaging, one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast. With almost 60 years of experience, Mac Papers brings extensive reach and experience to their customer base. “Aligning with the best equipment manufacturers is a top priority for Mac…

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, has joined the Women in Print Alliance, a key advocate for women in the printing industry and part of the PRINTING United Alliance. The Women in Print Alliance membership program is designed to provide greater accessibility to opportunities in the print industry for women…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) recently completed a donation through ICPF’s University Awards program to the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s (UW-Stout) Packaging Program, equipping the packaging lab with two cobots made by Universal Robots. The donation advances UW-Stout’s commitment to utilize state-of-the-art tools, advanced technology, and lab instruments to enhance students’…

Reflex Group has announced its acquisition of CB Printed Technology, a specialty print provider based in Los Angeles, California. This strategic acquisition brings Reflex Group’s operations into North America, adding specialized capabilities in security labels for applications like authentication and anti-counterfeiting. The Los Angeles site also has additional capacity to expand…

XSYS has launched nyloflex XSN, the newest innovation in flexographic plates designed for narrow web printing. The nyloflex XSN is a flat-top dot plate compatible with both thermal and solvent processing methods.  This dual compatibility allows seamless adaptation to evolving customer demands without the need for additional equipment or process changes….

On December 6, 2024, The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) was recognized with the President’s Award for Sustainability from Arizona State University (ASU) during the annual President’s Awards ceremony. The event celebrated […] …

Pasadena, California based KraftPal announced a new milestone with the grand opening of its first North American production facility in Ontario, California. Located at 2038 E. Cedar Street, the new state-of-the-art plant represents a significant step forward in the company’s mission to transform the logistics industry with sustainable and innovative pallet…

by Paperboard Packaging Council  PPC recently concluded our sold-out Fall Folding Carton Boot Camp, held on November 12-13 at PPC Headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts. The immersive two-day event offered participants a comprehensive educational experience, seamlessly combining technical insights, hands-on learning, and expert-led discussions. Attendees gained a deep understanding of the folding…