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Palo Alto, California based HP picked up three Canadian Printing trophies and two Honorable Mentions on November 7 at the Canadian Printing Awards gala, helping solidify its position as a leader in the digital printing industry. HP’s achievements include winning: The Most Progressive Digital Printing Process award for the HP Indigo…

Abbott Action, a premier provider of corrugated packaging and POP displays, announced the recent installation of new ClearVision systems at their plant in Attleboro, Massachusetts. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Abbott Action becomes the first independent corrugated plant in the Northeast to install Valco Melton’s state-of-the-art PrintChek and GapChek…

Rochester, New York based Diamond Packaging announced that it won three awards in the 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the premier competition for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance, and shelf appeal of paperboard packaging. Awards were presented last month during the Paperboard Packaging Council’s Fall Meeting…

Waukegan, Illinois based The Visual Pak Companies announced the expansion of its commercial operations team, designed to elevate customer support and drive market growth. The newly structured team will include New Business Development Managers, Account Managers, Project Managers, and Customer Service representatives. This strategic expansion aims to provide comprehensive coverage and…

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) announced the election of Stephen R. Scherger, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Graphic Packaging International, as its new Board Chair. Scherger’s leadership and commitment to the paperboard packaging industry have been pivotal in driving both innovation and sustainable growth, making him a natural…

SuperCorrExpo 2024 once again proved itself as a premier event in the global corrugated industry. Held over the course of five days, the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders across the world, positioning itself as a central hub for the latest developments, trends and technology in corrugated packaging. With…

The INX Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a player in the coatings industry in North America known for its specialty products. The newly formed entity, INX International Coatings and Adhesives, will operate as a sister company alongside…

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October for the seventh consecutive month and the 23rd time in the last 24 months, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for…

By Paul Graver Quality means many things to many people. It’s a matter of perspective, but your definition of quality needs to be specific to your process and products. Attributes of a quality product from a customer’s perspective are consistency, meeting customer expectations, durability, and fitness for use. From the producer’s…

Winners of the Sleeve Label Awards 2024 were recently announced in Miami, Florida. The awards competition, now in its10th year, has been established to recognize outstanding achievements in the shrink sleeve labeling industry worldwide. Five categories of award were announced for 2024 edition. Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander…