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AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced it will offer two upcoming events tailored for Emerging Leaders in the packaging industry. These events promise valuable insights, networking opportunities, and leadership development sessions to foster growth and innovation within the sector. The Q2 C-Suite Webinar will be held on Thursday, May 2, at…

The global AI in packaging market is expected to reach $23,415.2 million by 2034, representing a 29.3 percent growth rate from 2024, according to a report released by Newark, Delaware based Future Market Insights (FMI). “AI is revolutionizing packaging operations by improving analytics, optimizing algorithms, and controlling design and quality. It…

The European Commission has approved the proposed merger between Smurfit Kappa Group plc, and WestRock Company, according to Competition Policy International. Dublin, Ireland based Smurfit Kappa and Atlanta, Georgia based WestRock announced plans of a possible combination in September 2023 that would create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging….

Delaware, Ohio based Greif announced the finalization of construction on their new bulk corrugated manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas. Scheduled to open later this spring, Greif says the new facility will significantly expand its capacity in the bulk corrugated business and create opportunities in the South and Southwest regions of the…

Plastic film is widely used in various industrial applications and has become a significant environmental concern due to its contribution to plastic pollution. Flexo Wash understand the printing industry’s struggle to have dirty printed film and having to dispose of it. Several customers raised this issue to the company, so driven…

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) and London, England based DS Smith announced that they have reached an agreement on the terms of an all-share combination to create a global leader of sustainable packaging solutions. IP will issue 0.1285 shares for each DS Smith share, resulting in pro forma ownership of…

Seattle, Washington based The BoxMaker, a United States manufacturer of digitally printed corrugated packaging and labels, announced receiving its 100,000th online order through its family of web-to-print offerings: Fantastapack, My Print Valet, and custom API integrations. Established in 1981 as a traditional corrugated sheet plant, The BoxMaker entered the digital print…

Neenah, Wisconsin based Menasha Packaging announced an investment in a Highcon Beam 2C digital die cutting system for corrugated production. This is the third Highcon system purchased by Menasha in less than half a year, following the purchase and recent installation of two Highcon Beam 2 systems.  Mensaha’s commitment to Highcon’s…

Today’s manufacturers and converters are at a critical point in corrugated print history. The need for automation and sustainability is paramount, but these needs are joined by those that have always been present: the growing demands of today’s customer, the imminent decline of old equipment, and the balance of delivering the…

To keep up with today’s fast-paced corrugated market, box makers are demanding more capable systems that keep up with their high-speed and high-volume production needs. There’s also a growing requirement for systems that can efficiently manage a wide range of materials and complex configurations without compromising on quality or efficiency. “Customers…