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UPM Raflatac has published its 2024 Climate Review, highlighting the progress it has made as a global partner for sustainable material solutions. The Review showcases how UPM Raflatac and its partners are driving climate action in three focus areas: forests and land, emission reductions and products and services. Reducing the use…

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in May for the third consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued by Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.” The Voluntary Standard provides an industry-supported set of test protocols that evaluate…

Esko, the provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging/label industry, has unveiled a new carbon emission calculation capability developed in partnership with CarbonQuota. This integrated solution reportedly enables packaging converters to measure and reduce their environmental impact through automated carbon footprint calculations, helping them meet sustainability goals and…

Mondelēz International, the maker of snacks like Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the supermarket of “blatantly” copying the packaging for its food products. In May, Mondelēz, an Illinois corporation, submitted a 72-page federal complaint that claims Aldi uses similar packaging on…

Giovanni Bettini, Head of Sales, MHI EMEA, has confirmed the sale of the 700th EVOL in the world. “It is a great honour to announce this milestone,’’ says Bettini. “This is an historic achievement for MHI.” The 700th EVOL has been sold to a European customer, who said, “We have prepared…

Tampa, Florida based Advantive announced that Ryan Asche, Chief Financial Officer at Advantive, has been named a 2025 CFO of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This prestigious honor recognizes Ryan’s exceptional financial leadership and the critical role he has played in fueling Advantive’s growth and innovation. CFO of the…

All Printing Resources (APR), a provider of flexographic printing solutions, is celebrating 20 years of SupplySentry, which serves as the company’s intelligent inventory management system. At the same time, APR has unveiled the next-generation version of the platform. Since its debut, SupplySentry has reportedly helped flexographic printing companies eliminate stock-outs, reduce…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced it will accept University Award Program proposals through September 1 for funding next year. Proposals should be for larger requests—generally above $25,000—and may include equipment donation, software donation, or any need that will help maintain, grow or enhance your packaging or related programs. A…

Washington and Maryland enacted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, sending a signal that the national momentum behind sustainable packaging is accelerating. These measures shift the financial burden of recycling from local governments to the companies that produce packaging, aligning economic incentives with environmental responsibility. These laws brought the national…