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The Paperboard Packaging Council has announced that the submission deadline for the 82nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition has been extended to Monday, June 16. The signature competition is more than a contest — it’s a platform to elevate your organization and the industry. It celebrates innovation, sustainability, craftsmanship, and impact across…

Kelly Conner has been rehired by Anderson & Vreeland as a Business Development Manager for liquid, thermal, solvent and water-wash photopolymers. His career began in flexographic printing, where he advanced from machine operator to leadership roles, refining his skills in troubleshooting, technical sales, and business development. In this new position, Conner…

Label Tech, a label converter in the Middle East, has invested in a Hontec FlexiCon 8-color flexographic press. The FlexiCon 350-8C is said to feature advanced servo-driven technology, precise tension control and in-line embellishment capabilities such as cold foil, lamination and varnishing. …

Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close the Cedar Springs containerboard mill in Georgia later this year. Most positions will be concluded by August 1. All jobs at the Cedar Springs mill will eventually be impacted. “Ultimately, we do not believe that the mill can competitively serve our customers in the long term….

Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging announced that its Chicago crew broke their own record on May 22 by producing 204,013 boxes on an 8-hour shift. “This was made possible by an outstanding crew and good planning,” the company said on Linkedin.“In the box business, safety, quality and through-put are key to…

EyeC GmbH hosted an open house at its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, May 13-14. More than 50 national and international trade visitors from the printing, packaging and pharmaceutical industries were in attendance. The two-day event focused on practical live demonstrations, presentations on the latest developments and solutions, as well as personal…

The Independent Carton Group (ICG), a consortium of 22 independently owned and operated folding carton manufacturers, announced the addition of two new member companies, Utah Paperbox and Warneke Paper Box. “Due to the increasing trend of private equity groups acquiring independent manufacturers, those independents wishing to remain independent are finding increasing…

Hunt Valley, Maryland based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division (CMD) announced two key leadership transitions supporting the company’s vision for continued growth and innovation across North America. Daisuke Oda has been appointed President of MHIA CMD from the Service Division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Mihara, Japan. Oda…

Hybrid Software, a provider of prepress and workflow solutions for the label and packaging industry, together with its industry partners, concluded an inaugural Fusion Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The event brought together 180 attendees from 23 countries, along with 14 sponsor partners, for four days of innovation, collaboration and…

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced that its Board of Directors re-elected Tim Bergwall, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Greif, as the association’s 2025-26 chairman during their meeting held May 4 in Naples, Florida. Additional officer elections include first vice chairman Mike Riegsecker, Menasha; second vice chairman Jack…