Ryan Ruskin

Hybrid Software, developer of productivity tools for packaging and label printing, has formed a new business unit to provide hosted artwork management and 3D visualization solutions for brands and consumer packaged goods companies.  Hybrid Software BrandZ will be based in Gent, Belgium with dedicated sales and support teams based in western…

Back by popular demand, TAPPI’s CorrPak Competition and AICC’s Design Competition joined forces for the 2024 Box Manufacturing Olympics. The competition was open to all TAPPI/AICC members from around the globe who produce corrugated, rigid box and folding cartons, and their suppliers. Packaging schools and universities were invited to participate and…

Lead by Packaging Digest executive editor Lisa Pierce, the free tour highlights a handful of packaging technologies on the show floor, along with insightful conversation. It’s one of several edutainment happenings at MinnPack. …

Mickey D’s US rollout of the lid-free paperboard cups reduces plastic waste and supports sustainability goals. Watch a video of a machine producing an international variant, and read reviews from social media "experts." …

Finn MacDonald of Louisville, Kentucky based Independent II, was presented with AICC’s 2024 Member Champion Award on Tuesday, September 10, during AICC’s Awards and Recognition Breakfast held at SuperCorrExpo in Orlando, Florida. The annual award is given to the AICC member who has gone “above and beyond” to promote AICC membership…

Anderson & Vreeland Inc. (A&V), a manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment, and supplies, showcased two newly-released pieces of platemaking equipment at Labelexpo Americas: The Orbital XP for water-wash and the AVxpose for thermal platemaking.  The Orbital XP is a multi-functional plate processor available for processing water-wash plates up…

The cheese company’s new sustainable packaging strikes the perfect balance of product protection and environmental responsibility. …

Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group announced a strategic partnership with Versor Engineering. This collaboration brings advanced Specialty Folder Gluer machines and tape applicators to the packaging industry across the US and Canada. This collaboration allows both companies to deliver more comprehensive solutions to corrugated manufacturers worldwide. “Partnering with Versor…

During the first evening of Labelexpo Americas 2024 , the winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2024 were announced.  The R. Stanton Avery Special Recognition Award sponsored by Avery Dennison, went to Ferdinand Rüesch IV, Senior Vice President, Global Key Accounts, Gallus Ferd. This award recognizes outstanding individuals who reflect…

Williamsport, Maryland based PSI Group announced the addition of Molly Trinh to the PSI team as newest Packaging Designer. Molly recently earned her BS in Packaging Systems and Design from the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech this past May. The company says they are thrilled to have…