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Esko will underline the value of end-to-end integration at the annual Esko World event, June 3-5 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri from June 3-5, when the company unveils six innovations that combine to drive value for packaging converters and shorten time to market for consumer packaged…

Delaware, Ohio based Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it will permanently close the paperboard mill in Los Angeles, California as part of its previously announced optimization efforts. The Los Angeles mill is expected to cease operation in June 2025. The mill, which produces both coated…

Dublin, Ireland based Smurfit Westrock announced it will permanently close its coated recycled board (CRB) mill in St. Paul, Minnesota, and will discontinue production at its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas. The specialty coating facility at Forney will not be impacted. As a result, the company’s containerboard and CRB capacity is…

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) announced the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art sustainable, packaging box plant in Waterloo, Iowa. Located in the heart of the Midwest, the new facility will primarily focus on serving the protein segment, providing tailored packaging solutions, and meeting the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging….

Minneapolis, Minnesota based Meyers, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of Mankato Packaging of North Mankato, Minnesota. The company said the strategic move underscores its continued commitment to expand its presence in the folding cartons sector—a key component of its mission to deliver industry-leading, sustainable packaging solutions….

Students interested in machinery and manufacturing can gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a stable, well-paid industry. The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation has announced its partnership with Ivy Tech Community College at five participating campuses across Indiana to offer a new, interdisciplinary workforce degree program designed to attract maintenance technicians and…

The Flexographic Technical Association hosted its annual FORUM INFOFLEX 2025’s Awards Banquet last week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fifty-two print jobs garnered recognition in the 66th Annual Excellence in Flexography Awards competition. The top honors went to: McDowell Label, Narrow Web, RYZE Godzilla Strawberry Mango Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement Label PPC Flex, Mid…

Concord, North Carolina based Complete Design & Packaging (CDP), a leading manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging and point-of-purchase displays, announced the official opening of a new 65,000-square-foot warehouse in Concord.Located at 245 Manor Avenue, just a mile from CDP’s existing Wilshire Avenue fulfillment center and across the street from its flagship…

Rochester, New York based Diamond Packaging announced that it has been named to USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This award, released in celebration of Earth Day, is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. The list recognizes US-based companies that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions…

Nazdar has released its latest sustainability video, showcasing its corporate committment to being environmental stewards.The video provides a look at how Nazdar has developed Three Pillars of Sustainability—Environmental, Economic, and Social—to incorporate into its operations, aligning with global efforts to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. Moreover, Nazdar is dedicated…