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Dublin, Ireland based Smurfit Westrock announced that Houston, Texas based Victory Packaging has now begun operating as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. Spanning over 50 years, Victory Packaging has been providing packaging and related services across North America, first as an independent company then as the integrated distribution arm for two successive…

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is supporting the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA)’s new Plastic Film Recycling Directory. This resource is designed to facilitate the collection and recycling of flexible film materials. The directory serves as a tool for businesses, municipalities, and consumers by helping them identify recycling programs, facilities, and…

Nu-Maber, a flexographic plate producer in Treviso, Italy, has installed two ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure units from XSYS. With a maximum plate size of 50 x 80 inches and advanced LED technology for both main and back exposures, these units provide precision imaging and robust performance, according to the company. Incorporating…

Hartsville, South Carolina based Sonoco Products Company announced senior leadership changes which became effective on January 3. Jerry Cheatham, a 36-year finance leader within Sonoco, has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chief Financial Officer Rob Dillard. Cheatham has been Vice President of Global Finance for the company’s Industrial Paper…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the “Unlock Financial and Operational Synergy” seminar set for February 10-11 at Acme Corrugated in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. This seminar is tailored for professionals eager to enhance their financial reporting by effectively integrating financial and operational data. Designed for intermediate-level attendees with at least one year…

FINAT, the international association for the European label industry, has elected two new Board members and extended Philippe Voet’s term as President until mid-2026. At the latest FINAT General Assembly, two industry leaders were elected to the Board: Jeremy Lagay, President of Iconex Europe, and Thomas Macina, Sales Director for Labels…

Atlanta, Georgia based Georgia-Pacific (GP) announced the completion of upgrades to its Bradford, Pennsylvania, corrugated facility that began in early 2023. The investment totaled close to $34 million and funded new equipment to modernize the plant’s operations. The upgrades included a new rooftop cyclone, a new corrugator and two new converting…

AICC Canada announced the induction of Ross Kirk into its Hall of Fame. Ross, the 2024 recipient, served as AICC Canada’s President in 1993. He was devoted to AICC Canada as an active board member for more than 25 years and continued to be an active member on many committees well…

Brook + Whittle, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has acquired Stouse, a manufacturer and supplier of decals, labels, and promotional printed items. Stouse will become part of the Sprink Division of Brook + Whittle, alongside Discount Labels, another label manufacturer.Post-acquisition, Stouse and Discount Labels will maintain their individual operations. Based…

Westport, Connecticut based JB Machinery Inc. announced the recent installation of two ColorDry XL3000 Final Flexo IR Dryers at Green Bay Packaging in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The installation was on a BW Papersystems GGX 12600 inside-outside Flexo Folder Gluer. “We would like to thank Travis Ehlenfeldt, Greg Twedt, and their team…