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Tampa, Florida based Signode, a global manufacturer of a broad range of automated transit packaging equipment, tools, consumables, automation and support solutions, introduced the BXT4 Battery Hand Tool for Plastic Strapping with EasyTriggerTM Technology. This next-generation tool builds upon the innovations of the previous BXT generations with features touted for enhanced…

North Tonawanda, New York based Niagara Sheets LLC, a sheet feeder established in 2008, announced that they have set an all-time record by breaking the 700,000 mark with their full line 110-inch BHS Corrugator which runs A, B, C, and E flutes along with varieties of double wall combinations.  The company’s…

The investment firm LongueVue Capital has bundled three companies together to create Innotex Packaging Solutions, calling it an integrated flexible packaging solutions provider that unites Summit Plastics, ClearView Packaging, and Fredman Packaging. According to New Orleans-based LongueVue, the “strategic rebranding” brings together the complementary capabilities of these three companies to form…

The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announced the recipients of the 2024 PACK EXPO scholarships. This year, six students from North American colleges and universities have each been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support their academic pursuits and career development in the…

Breaking Down Boxes, the popular podcast from AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, releases a new episode featuring Fabien Val-Duprez, CEO and owner of CUIR. Hosted by Simona Georgescu of Adduco Communications and Mike Schaefer of Tavens Packaging & Display, the episode provides a rare and heartfelt look into Val-Duprez’s journey from…

Admiral Packaging Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, is transitioning to full production with Bellissima DMS. Admiral’s move comes after reportedly impressive results achieved in recent customer trials, demonstrating improvements in print quality, color accuracy, and production efficiencies.  With Bellissima DMS, Admiral Packaging can now deliver even finer detail with reduced environmental impact,…

PRINTING United Alliance, the member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, has expanded its Affinity Partner Program with new and enhanced partnerships. These offerings aim to provide members with exclusive access to a wider range of business services, tools, and solutions designed to drive profitability, efficiency, and overall success. …

Metsä Board, a European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, announced the development of a multipurpose, space-saving promotional packaging for Finnish cosmetics brand, HejBuddy. Offering flexibility and luxury appeal, the new lightweight packaging is made of micro-flute corrugated board using Metsä Board’s white kraftliner. The new packaging is 50 percent lighter…

Phillips, Wisconsin based BW Papersystems announced that Green Bay Packaging in Lebanon, Ohio, a corrugated box manufacturer, has recently purchased the 200th Twin Box Slitter. This marks a significant milestone for the popular machine, recognized for its precision, efficiency, and contribution to optimizing box making production lines. The Twin Box Slitter…

Tampa, Florida based Signode, a global manufacturer of a broad range of transit packaging equipment, tools, consumables, automation and support solutions, announced the line of new equipment and technologies they are highlighting this week during PACK EXPO International 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Visitors have the opportunity to see live equipment demonstrations…