AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced open registration for the upcoming Emerging Leaders Annual Winter Social — focusing on training networking and virtual happy hour — set for November 30. This year’s event will feature the Emerging Leader’s own Shaban Al-Refai spending a few minutes discussing the best education and training…
Limited spots remain for the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s 2023 Holiday Weekend in New York event set for December 8-10. The event helps support ICPF’s educational programs and initiatives while enjoying New York’s holiday season. Guests will be staying at The Refinery Hotel, a luxury hotel near Bryant Park in Manhattan’s…
Eden Prairie, Minnesota based Carlson Print Group announced the purchase of a new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 41-inch eight-color press with a double coater to increase its leadership in the printing market. The company says that its new press, which joins a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 PRO on its…
Registration is open for the AICC 2023 West Coast Ski Event taking place February 28-March 2, 2024 at the Snowbird Cliff Lodge in Snowbird, Utah, “where business meets the slopes. ” The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird is one of North America’s most iconic ski lodges. The majesty of Little Cottonwood Canyon…
Espoo, Finland based Metsä Board announced the design of a lighter gift package with strength features close to those of the rigid box solutions currently used for premium products such as cosmetics. With the new design, made from micro-fluted corrugated board, the company wanted to offer a new gift box solution…
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the winners of the 2023 Student Design Challenge who were honored October 24 during the Paperboard Packaging Council’s 2023 Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California. Teams were asked to design new paperboard packaging and packaging components for…
The Independent Carton Group (ICG) announced it voted OlymPak Printing and Packaging of Mora, Minnesota, into the association during their general meeting September 8-10 at Diamond Packaging in Rochester, New York. ICG, based in Newton, Connecticut, is an association of 20 independently owned and operated folding carton manufacturers. OlymPak Printing and…
Weiherhammer, Germany based BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH and Yavne, Israel based High con Systems Ltd. announced a Strategic Partnership to serve the industry’s needs for digitalization and automation in the corrugated packaging market. BHS Corrugated, a provider of solutions for the corrugated industry, and Highcon recognized that Highcon’s unique…
Independence, Ohio based ChromaScape has introduced William “Bill” Wright as the company’s Technical Services Manager and a driving force behind its technical service team. With a focus on technical expertise, innovation and strategic collaboration, Wright excels in orchestrating seamless cooperation among team members an ensuring customer satisfaction. Wright is an experienced…
Holland, West Michigan based Coastal Container announced the hiring of Scott Larsen as General Manager of the Coastal Sheets business unit. Larsen, a Michigan State School of Packaging graduate, brings over 30 years of experience in the corrugated industry to the position. Prior to joining the Coastal team, Larsen spent seven…