Ryan Ruskin
Lecta Spins Off Self-Adhesives Business Unit
Lecta, a manufacturer and distributor of specialty papers for labels and packaging, functional papers, and a wide range of coated and uncoated papers for publishing, has announced the spin-off of its Self-Adhesives business unit from Torraspapel S.A.U. This spin-off will be effective as of January 1, 2025. It entails the creation…
AICC To Host Sales Webinar Featuring Todd Zielinski
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced an upcoming webinar, Manufacturing the Sale for Customer Packaging Manufacturers, set for Wednesday, January 8, at 2:00 p.m. This webinar is the third and final part of Todd Zielinski’s webinar series on increasing sales at your company. In today’s rapidly evolving sales landscape, packaging companies…
Ox Box To Expand Corrugated, Kitting Business
Industrial Packaging Specialist Guy Ockerlund, President of Addison, Illinois based Ox Box, announced on LinkedIn that his company will be expanding its corrugated and kitting products business. “We will be focusing all of our resources and future investment to grow our capabilities to be best-in-class producers of heavy duty and jumbo…
Flexographic Printing Market Size To Grow To $12.85 Billion By 2032
The flexographic printing market size was valued at $8.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $12.85 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.3 percent from 2024 to 2032, according to a new report from SNS Insider. With the rise in environmental consciousness, consumers are placing more importance…
Koenig & Bauer, ACTEGA Renew Partnership
Germany based Koenig & Bauer announced that its more than eight-year relationship with ACTEGA will continue as the two companies have agreed to extend their partnership for another three years. As in the past, a significant focus will be placed on aspects such as the provision of starter kits with products…
Acme Corrugated Box, Tavo Packaging Collaborate On Safety
Hatboro, Pennsylvania based Acme Corrugated Box announced a recent visit by Alex Warren, Safety Committee Chairperson from Tavo Packaging, focused on sharing and learning best practices in workplace safety. Acme said the partnership exemplifies how its commitment to safety not only benefits its team but also extends outward, strengthening industry relationships…
Amcor, Berry To Combine In All-Stock Transaction
Amcor and Berry Global have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in Amcor and Berry shareholders owning approximately 63…
GBP Modernizes Kraft Paper Mill In Morrilton, Arkansas
Green Bay, Wisconsin based Green Bay Packaging (GBP) announced a substantial investment in the modernization of its Arkansas Kraft paper mill in Morrilton, Arkansas. This multi-year project enhances the mill’s infrastructure and underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable practices and operational efficiency. The investment will encompass vital replacements of key process…
River Associates Acquires ID Label Inc.
River Associates Investments, a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has acquired ID Label, Inc. Founded in 1994 and based in Lake Villa, Illinois, ID Label is a manufacturer of variable information barcode labels and warehouse signage for 3PLs and multi-site manufacturers. The company provides design engineering,…
SOMA Increases H2 Flexo Services’ Support In North America
SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, laminators and slitter rewinders, is expanding its relationship with H2 Flexo Services as its U.S. parts warehouse and back-up customer support center. In the past, H2 Flexo has been overseeing some of the administrative duties for SOMA in North America, including shipments within…