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Flair Packaging is expanding its Canadian manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a 10-color flexographic press and a solventless laminator at its plant in Calgary, Alberta. To support this growth, Flair has also acquired a second plant in Calgary, adding 35,000 square feet of warehouse and production space, which now serves…

AF&PA released its Q2 2025 Boxboard and Containerboard Quarterly reports on July 25. Total Boxboard production in Q2 remained essentially flat compared to Q2 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 87.6 percent, down 1.8 points from the same quarter last year. Solid Bleached Boxboard – Domestic production in Q2 increased 6…

The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has donated more than $100,000 to the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging in 2025 through the PMMI U Skills Fund. This investment underscores a longstanding partnership focused on strengthening the pipeline of skilled professionals…

FFTA has announced the recipients of the 2025 Scholarship and Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship, recognizing two outstanding students. Andrew Kidd, a Graphic Communication student at California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, has been awarded the 2025 FFTA Scholarship. A full-time student, parent, and wine label designer, Kidd brings a…

Basil Michael Pandolfelli, known as Mike to his friends, of Mahwah, New Jersey, passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Born in the Bronx, New York to Rose (nee Maiorano) and Anthony Pandolfelli, Mike worked in his father’s butcher shop beforegraduating from St. John’s University. He went…

The AICC Annual Meeting this year will include Supplier Innovation sessions that highlight cutting-edge developments in AI technology and advanced automation aimed at improving operational efficiency for corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box members. Presentations should serve as brief spotlights on your latest technological solutions. The Supplier Innovations sessions will be…

PRINTING United Alliance is prepared to help the industry embrace and adopt artificial intelligence (AI). Through a series of strategic programs, resources, and partnerships, the PRINTING United Alliance is providing members with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate this revolutionary shift in business and production that comes with artificial…

CUIR Corrugated Converting Machinery, a French manufacturer of flexo die cutters for corrugated manufacturing, has announced the launch of its new data analysis software: Report Editor, a tool built by manufacturers, for manufacturers. The CUIR Report Editor is a proprietary, in-house application developed to revolutionize how production performance is monitored, analyzed,…

Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) is entering a new chapter of leadership at its Dallas, Texas, headquarters. Four well known members of the North American graphic arts industry will be leading the company forward with their extensiveexperience, proven leadership, and exceptional skills. Gerrit Zwergel has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO)….

Esko WebCenter has aided in the transformation and consolidation of Mars’ global artwork management workflow, enabling the global confectionery giant to achieve process harmonization across its diverse product categories and geographical locations. “The cloud-based WebCenter platform provides a centralized solution that connects all stakeholders in the packaging process, from brand owners…