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Inovar Packaging Group, a packaging and label printing solutions provider, has acquired ModTek, a manufacturer of labels located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. Specializing in pressure-sensitive and extended content labels, ModTek serves a diverse range of sectors.These include food, craft beer, wine, spirits, and consumer durable goods, with the company’s advanced…

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech Software announced that Santa Fe Springs, California based CalBox Group recently signed an agreement to implement Amtech’s Advanced Planning Board (APB) scheduling system. CalBox said it is excited about the new game-changing module which will add to the efficient response time. Production control is looking forward…

NovaVision, a producer of high-security identification and authentication solutions, has acquired Precision Converting Technologies, Hudson, Wisconsin. PCT, based in Hudson, Wisconsin, specializes in advanced security products and solutions, including ID and bank card security laminates, passport laminates, custom labels, and custom precision converting capabilities that serve various industries. NovaVision product offerings,…

Tampa, Florida based Signode is offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Roselle, Illinois. This innovation hub is where manufacturers work with Signode specialists to test, refine, and optimize their transit packaging strategies—before, during, and after implementation. Highlights include the ISTA-Certified Packaging Lab where transit…

TLMI has opened submissions for the 48th Printing Excellence Awards. Each year, the awards celebrate the accomplishments of the North American label and packaging industry, highlighting excellence in management, sustainability, print and individual industry leadership. The awards recognize excellence in all printing processes, including digital, flexography, gravure, offset, rotary screen and…

Kolbus America announced the appointment of Art Crawley as Vice President of Sales. With decades of experience in bookbinding and packaging, Crawley is well known for his deep industry knowledge and dedication to customer success. His expertise continues to strengthen Kolbus America’s commitment to providing world-class solutions in luxury packaging and…

A 1 percent increase in recycling rates can reduce approximately 2,000 tons of plastic waste annually in multi-billion bottling applications, according to new research from Avery Dennison. Nearly all global consumer package goods brands have a goal of 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2030. Plus, recycled rigid plastics are more than…

AF&PA welcomed its friends and partners from the Corrugated Packaging Alliance to its new office to discuss issue priorities for our industry. Top of mind were the “reciprocal” tariffs that President Trump and his administration announced on about 90 different countries. Key countries that received reciprocal tariffs on their imports include:…

XSYS, a provider of printing plates, plate processing equipment, and screening software for the flexographic industry, will participate in the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025. Held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on April 22–25, at the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace hotel, the event will bring together printing and prepress specialists, along…

Shawnee, Kansas based American Box Company (ABC) announced that it has officially acquired Covenant Packaging, a leader in corrugated solutions for over 26 years. ABC said that it has long admired the legacy that Drew and Diane Freeman have built and that their commitment to quality, service, and people aligns perfectly…