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Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group has announced the second U.S. and third overall North American purchase of the Kolbus BX Motion by Corrugated Partners LLC in Arlington, Texas. This milestone marks another significant step forward in the strategic partnership between SUN Automation and Kolbus, as the BX Motion continues…

Avery Dennison has reportedly introduced the first radio-frequency identification (RFID) label to receive APR Design for Recyclability (DfR) recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).  Avery Dennison has combined its proprietary CleanFlake adhesive technology and materials science capabilities to introduce the technology that cleanly separates from the PET in the…

American Packaging Corporation (APC) has plans for a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa, Center of Excellence, housing another investment in pouching capability and capacity.  American Packaging expects to break ground in October 2025 and complete the expansion by the end of September 2026.  APC notes that pouches are experiencing…

Smurfit Westrock has developed a sculptured packaging fitting using E flute corrugated cardboard to reduce single-use plastics for LPA Group. The new solution offers protection equivalent to bubble wrap in a paper-based, recyclable, and reusable format. While bubble wrap has long been an effective and affordable packaging solution, its environmental impact…

Jackson Wijaya, a shareholder in Canada based Domtar Corporation, is moving to lead the largest pulp and paper empire in North America. According to a news release, the Indonesian-born businessman intends to carry out the company’s development process by expanding and consolidating factory operations, evaluating new merger and acquisition opportunities on…

Kevin Sakai has been named Technical Sales Manager for Anderson Vreeland Canada.  Sakai brings to his new role 23 years of prior experience assisting in project management implementation, design & artwork preparation, press run problem solving and job improvement analysis.  Prior to joining the A&V team, he started out as a…

Durst Group North America announced 11 wins at the PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, maintaining their status as the most highly awarded group three years in a row. “Receiving this magnitude of awards again this year is a strong testament to the enduring excellence of Durst Group technology,” said Tim Saur,…

Siegwerk, provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has officially launched its Sustainable Procurement Program “SustainUP”.  Siegwerk’s Sustainable Procurement Program is designed to:  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25 percent by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero by 2050;  • Develop suppliers to…

This fall, students in the Packaging Engineering Technology program at Indiana State University will receive hands-on learning from new design software. Arden Software has donated 50 Impact Designer Professional seats to the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) for use in Indiana State University’s Indiana Packaging Research and Development Center (IPRDC). Indiana…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has opened registration for the 2025 AICC Annual Meeting, which will take place Monday, October 6, through Wednesday, October 8, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois. This highly anticipated event invites leaders and professionals from across the independent packaging industry to gather for…