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Tokyo, Japan based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd. (MHI-MS), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, announced the completed development of a three-dimensional variably sized box-making machine, COMPOX, that contributes to reducing delivery costs and improving transportation efficiency for product logistics. MHI-MS will begin accepting orders in September for…

Weyers Cave, Virginia based A.G. Stacker Inc, manufacturer and innovator of corrugated material handling equipment and technology, announced their upcoming appearance at TAPPI/AICC SuperCorrExpo 2024, booth #1115. They are set to exhibit their new eXT stacker front end system, along with three DUO digital twin interactive equipment stations and their GO…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the release of a new free online course, “Warehouse Management and Operations,” available exclusively to its members. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of warehouse management, focusing on the needs of sheet suppliers and converting plants. The 18-minute course covers critical topics essential…

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced updates to the APR Design for Recyclability Recognition Program, adding new packaging components that are now eligible for Preferred Design Recognition (PDR.)  There are several different paths to achieve APR Design Recognition, including PDR, but all paths confirm that a package or packaging…

Burlington, Ontario based Battlefield Press Battlefield Press announced two new acquisitions from Koenig & Bauer. The Ipress 106 K PRO die cutter stripper/blanker has been performing extremely well since its installation last winter, says President and CEO Jerry Theoret, and is providing the unique ability to precision die cut and blank…

Registration is open for the second CCCA-PPEC golf tournament set for September 18 at Club de Golf in Montréal, Québec. Join in for a day of golf and networking with colleagues from across the industry. Special early registration pricing is available through August 14. Preliminary program for the day starts at…

Following the announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be the Democratic nominees for president and vice president, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “When manufacturing is strong, America is strong. We are the industry that strives every day…

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech Software has confirmed its’ partnership with Opus Packaging to upgrade operations at five of its manufacturing facilities, to help elevate operating efficiencies and productivity. The facilities currently benefiting or will benefit soon from the EnCore platform are located in Indianapolis, Indiana; Florence, South Carolina; Caledonia, Michigan;…

Minneapolis, Minnesota based Meyers, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of the assets of Johnson Printing and Packaging Corporation (JPP). Meyers said the strategic move underscores its commitment to expanding its footprint in the folding cartons sector. The acquisition of JPP’s assets will enhance Meyers’ capabilities to serve…

Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging, a family-owned manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging, announced the launch of a corrugator startup in Wooster, Ohio. The new facility, OHCorr, will expand the company’s sheet feeder system and overall supply chain capabilities. Welch Packaging operates a network of corrugated sheet plants supported by its own…