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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable individual, Mr. Joe Harris, the beloved founder and visionary leader of Harris Packaging and American Carton Company. Joe Harris was a true pioneer in the world of packaging and entrepreneurship. Born with an innate drive…

Green Bay Packaging announced on social media the near completion of its new “super plant” in Fort Worth, Texas this fall. The new 600,000-square-feet corrugator plant and will replace an older, smaller facility that was built in 1986. Machine operators at the new plant are training at their sister box plant…

Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation announced the 20th anniversary of its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for. Since SUN established its ESOP in 2003, 100 percent of the company’s stock has been allocated…

Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group, a provider of pack aging and displays, announced the addition of three leaders in the Chicago and Wisconsin region. Katie Wilhelm will serve as Senior Vice President-Midwest, John Moulton as the General Manager of Innovative Fiber, and Billy Cozad will be the Regional Sales Manager…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced that Greg Jones, SUN Automation, and Greg Tucker, Bay Cities, have been awarded the prestigious AICC Champion Award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to furthering the Association’s membership. This annual award honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in recruiting new members, encouraging…

Kingsey Falls, Quebec based Cascades Containerboard Packaging was the recipient of the 2023 Innovator of the Year competition sponsored by AICC and Board Converting News. The award was announced on September 20 during the AICC Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.  Cascades won for its 100 percent recycled SBS alternative used for…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association Members elected the following slate of officers and directors during the AICC Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. The slate was approved by acclamation during the general session on September 20. The theme of incoming Chair Matt Davis is “The Independent Advantage.” During this year, he will…

Celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October, MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future. MFG Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute. The MI builds, diversifies and…

Milwaukee, Wisconsin based Mason Wells announced the closing acquisition of Accord Carton, LLC, a folding carton converter serving food and beverage end markets. The company will be owned by Mason Wells, members of the Codo family, and other board members and co-investors.  Accord was founded in 1940 by Abraham Codo, the…

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced the opening of its newest corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania. The new $100 million facility is providing more than 100 manufacturing jobs to Atglen and the surrounding communities and will produce corrugated packaging for produce, processed food, beverage, shipping, distribution, and e-commerce customers. “Our…