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International Paper Makes All-Stock Offer To DS Smith
(Reuters) International Paper (IP) has stirred up a potential bidding war over British paper packaging firm DS Smith, making a takeover offer that sent the shares of the FTSE-100 target over a two-year high. DS Smith said it was in discussions with International Paper over an all-stock offer from the US-listed…
Amtech Software Announces Launch Of Advanced Planning Board
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech Software announced the launch of Advanced Planning Board (APB), the latest innovation that integrates seamlessly into Encore ERP. APB is a web-based solution that uses a flexible points algorithm to automate the scheduling function, allowing the plant schedulers to easily handle multi-pass and multi-part items. Amtech…
Metsä Board Promotes George To VP Of Sales
Espoo, Finland based Metsä Board has confirmed it has promoted Michael George to Vice President of Sales, FBB Americas, effective May 1. George has held many positions throughout his tenure at Metsä Board, most recently as Sales Director, Direct Sales. In his new role, he will report to Jussi Noponen, SVP,…
FBA Announces Jason Stein To Headline Automotive Series
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced a new End-Use Segment Series as part of the agenda for the association’s upcoming Annual Meeting set for May 6-8 in Key Largo, Florida. Beginning this year, FBA Annual Meeting attendees will hear from a different box-buying market segment to help deepen member knowledge about…
Menasha Packaging Co. Announces $70M Expansion In Midwest Region
Neenah, Wisconsin based Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, one of the largest independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions providers in the United States with a network of design centers, manufacturing plants, contract packaging, and fulfillment service centers, announced plans to infuse $70 million in capital into its Richmond, Indiana footprint as part…
Billerud Reaches Terms For Sale Of Wisconsin Rapids Mill
Solna, Sweden based Billerud announced that it has reached terms with the Capital Recovery Group, LLC for the sale of the idled Wisconsin Rapids Mill and related assets. The company said that the decision came following extensive exploration of viable and sustainable alternatives for the mill since its idling in July…
Kolbus America Unveils RDG Hybrid Flexo Rotary Die Cutter
Huntersville, North Carolina based Kolbus America, a provider of innovative solutions in the printing and packaging industry, announced the launch of its latest development, the Kolbus RDG 115/135 Performance Series Rotary Die Cutter. This German-engineered, hybrid rotary die cutter sets a new standard in boxmaking technology, combining economic efficiency with cutting-edge…
Vanguard Announces New VP Of Sales, Production Training Manager
Kansas City, Missouri based Vanguard Companies announced the appointment of Chris Cummings as the new Executive Vice President of Sales, and Sean Bulva, as Production Training Manager. In his new role, Chris will be responsible for leading Vanguard’s commercial organization with a focus on the continued growth of the company’s high-performing…
Volk Packaging Mourns Loss Of Beloved Truck Driver Denis Labonte
by Derek Volk We have lost another VPC legend. I am sad to announce the passing of Denis Labonte. Denny worked with us as a truck driver for over 35 years. No one who met him will ever forget that unmistakable booming voice. I was six years old when Denny came…
PPEC Congratulates Serge Desgagnes On His Retirement
The Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC) extended its congratulations to Serge Desgagnes of member company Kruger Inc. as he embarks on his retirement after more than four decades of working in Canada’s paper packaging and containerboard industry. Serge has been a long-standing supporter, member, and board director of PPEC….