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Attleboro, Massachusetts based Abbott-Action Packaging introduced their latest high-speed converting machine, the Isowa Falcon FP50 Flexo Folder Gluer. This state-of-the-art machine replaces their smaller flexo folder gluer by Simon and their larger flexo folder gluer by McKinley, promising enhanced speed, efficiency, and precision in their operations. Crafted by Japanese manufacturer Isowa,…

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech Software announced the launch of Advanced Planning Board (APB), the latest innovation that integrates seamlessly into Encore ERP. APB is a web-based solution that uses a flexible points algorithm to automate the scheduling function, allowing the plant schedulers to easily handle multi-pass and multi-part items. Amtech…

Neenah, Wisconsin based Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, one of the largest independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions providers in the United States with a network of design centers, manufacturing plants, contract packaging, and fulfillment service centers, announced plans to infuse $70 million in capital into its Richmond, Indiana footprint as part…

Solna, Sweden based Billerud announced that it has reached terms with the Capital Recovery Group, LLC for the sale of the idled Wisconsin Rapids Mill and related assets. The company said that the decision came following extensive exploration of viable and sustainable alternatives for the mill since its idling in July…

Huntersville, North Carolina based Kolbus America, a provider of innovative solutions in the printing and packaging industry, announced the launch of its latest development, the Kolbus RDG 115/135 Performance Series Rotary Die Cutter. This German-engineered, hybrid rotary die cutter sets a new standard in boxmaking technology, combining economic efficiency with cutting-edge…

The boards of Mondi Group and DS Smith announced that they have reached an agreement in principle in Mondi’s all-share offer to acquire DS Smith for $6.57 billion. The combination would create a mega paper and packaging company with a market value of nearly $13 billion.Under the terms of the agreement,…

Santa Ana, California based Foster Printing, a large format trade packaging printer, announced investments in a new Koenig & Bauer Allpro 145 folder gluer and a Koenig & Bauer iPress 145 K PRO blanking die cutter to expand its capabilities into finishing for the folding carton market. Foster’s corrugated finishers, mid-format…

by Chase Kammerer In a significant move towards promoting workplace safety, the Fibre Box Association (FBA) Safety and Health Committee proudly announces the launch of the “Innovation in Safety” Achievement Award. We designed this accolade to honor plants and individuals or groups that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to employee safety…

For three days in April, students from packaging universities and colleges in the U.S. and Canada will connect with industry professionals and alumni to showcase the impact that packaging has on the world. University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Stout Packaging Association student members will host Packaging Jamboree 2024, or Pack Jam, an annual…

Jill and John Gaynor, owners of Louisville, Kentucky based Premier Packaging, announced they have completed a major prerequisite that will qualify the company to seek official Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.  Effective March 1, Jill Gaynor, Chief Marketing Officer, will take on the roles of CEO and majority shareholder of the…