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David Helbach, founder and former president of Baysek Machines, Inc. and corrugated industry giant, died unexpectedly on July 30. Upon his passing, Baysek shared the following tribute: “It is with great sadness that we share on Sunday, July 30th, our founder of Baysek Machines, David Helbach, passed away at the age…

Salt Lake City, Utah based International PaperBox has announced an investment in the Bobst Expertfold and Expertcut to help boost productivity and precision. The Bobst Expertcut 106 Autoplaten is a premium die-cutting machine that offers versatility for carton packaging converters. Designed for easy operation, it offers product quality on complex designs…

Okolona, Mississippi based Chickasaw Container Corporation marks its 40th Ruby Anniversary this year and there is a lot to celebrate with the recent install of a new flexo folder gluer, a major expansion anticipated to be complete in coming months, and the pride that comes with being part of an organization…

TAPPI has announced a host of networking events that are in store for the CorrExpo 2023 show on August 28-30 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Golf — To kick off the event in good fashion, golfers will tee off at 9 a.m. Monday for the Corrugated Classic Golf…

Atlanta, Georgia based Graphic Packaging announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sioux Falls, North Dakota based Bell Incorporated, one of the largest folding carton manufacturers in the United States. Bell Incorporated was founded in 1920 as Bell Paper Box in Sioux Falls to provide packaging to…

Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging, a family-owned corrugated packaging company in the Midwest, announced in social media that it has received the Certified Supplier Award from Lozier Corporation. In recognition of their 30-year partnership, the companies celebrated with a pizza lunch to appreciate everyone’s contributions to this long-term success. “We appreciate…

Artificial intelligence is invading the business world. Companies of all sizes are experimenting with ChatGPT and similar programs to improve their performance in such areas as sales optimization, inventory management, business planning, customer service, and fraud detection. “Artificial intelligence is enabling a new way of working, communicating, and sharing information throughout…

TAPPI announced the honorees who will be recognized  during a special awards ceremony at CorrExpo, on August 28-30 in Cleveland, Ohio: Christopher Krumm, Greif Inc.’s former Vice President of Production, now retired Harrison Talton, R&D Researcher, Fiber Technology, WestRock Ed Stuczynksi, Director of Engineering at Menasha Packaging Co, LLC  Krumm will…

The 2023 AICC Southeast Summit drew more than 60 attendees to Kingsport, Tennessee, earlier this month to tour Domtar’s mill and play in the annual golf tournament. AICC members, including several first-time attendees, saw Domtar’s venerable, now modernized, Kingsport Mill at the industry event. Originally opened in 1916, the mill is…

On the cusp of TPC Printing & Packaging’s centennial, the Paperboard Packaging Council sat down with Hilda Murray, the company’s Executive Vice President and Owner, to learn the company’s history, how they have overcome numerous obstacles, and how they are staying competitive. The independent, family-owned folding carton converter has adapted to…