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The global smart label market is poised for substantial growth, with projections estimating the market size to reach $55.55 billion by 2030, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. As the industry expands at a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.1 percent from 2023 to 2030, the integration of sophisticated…

Kolbus America announced its participation in the 2024 SuperCorrExpo, where the company will continue its momentum from drupa by highlighting two of its most innovative machines: the BX motion all-in-one boxmaker and the RDG flexo rotary die cutter.   Visitors to the Kolbus America booth (# 2319) can expect to learn…

Labelexpo Global Series will host a new one-day conference program for this year’s Labelexpo Americas, which will take place September 10-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The one-day conference program, taking place on Wednesday September 11, features six sessions that dive into the key issues and…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, shared an alert in April from the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) partners that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule which essentially bans non-compete limitations for workers in the United States. The rule banning non-competes is scheduled to go into effect on September…

Hunt Valley, Maryland based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division, a supplier of corrugating and box-making machinery, announced its participation in SuperCorrExpo 2024. Visit them at booth #2357 on September 8-12 in Orlando, Florida, to discover how MHIA is teaming up with box makers worldwide. “It’s been an exciting…

Daniel Strickland has joined global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group to support growth of the business inNorth America, as the company seeks to ramp up its activities in the region. Strickland brings a quarter of a century of experience to Korozo, with extensive knowledge of flexible and rigid packaging and trays. Close…

AICC partner, the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC), has shared an alert regarding a new, proposed Standard on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention. While most of the country has been under a record-breaking heat wave this summer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has continued to advance its proposed standard…

The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the finalists of its 2024 Student Design Challenge, an annual competition in which university students apply their talent and design skills to innovate, creative approaches to paper-based packaging in response to real-world customer needs and marketing scenarios. PPA is a joint initiative between the American…

Kenny Tucker has joined The Flexographic Technical Association as its Manager of Training Services and Julia Kaible has joined as its Creative Specialist. In his role, Tucker will engage with members regarding FTA’s FIRST Certification training programs. Tucker’s recent roles included Assistant Director at the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and…

Scranton, Pennsylvania based Thinkink Packaging announced the launch of its new line of biodegradable packaging specifically designed for the CBD market. Traditional packaging materials have long been a concern for environmental advocates as many are derived from non-renewable resources and contribute to pollution. Recognizing the need for a more sustainable solution,…