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Corrugated veteran Brian Kentopp has announced a new business venture — Topp Corrugated Products — that puts his passion and expertise in the industry to use as a customized solutions provider and business consultant. Kentopp developed the concept for Topp Corrugated Products in 2022 following a 25-year career that included leadership…

More than 100 corrugated industry professional attended Chicago TAPPI’s ‘What’s New’ event, which took place Tuesday, February 7, at 5:00 p.m. at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, Illinois. After a “social hour” and buffet dinner, each of the eight suppliers, pictured above, delivered an eight-minute presentation on their latest…

  BY Chase Kammerer Amazon was recently cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for ergonomic hazards and other safety risks. Federal safety inspectors concluded that the twisting, bending, and long reaches that Amazon warehouse workers perform as much as nine times per minute put them at high risk…

Mike D’Angelo, President of AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has announced that the AICC Packaging Xperience will take place May 22-24 in Chicago. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s presenters will answer some of the most challenging questions packaging manufacturers have about their customers.   During a…

Ran Landau, a seasoned business leader with proven sales performance, has joined Koenig & Bauer as its new senior vice president of sales. Landau, who has lived and worked in Israel, relocated to Dallas to the company’s North American headquarters in January 2023. “I am thrilled to be joining Koenig &…

CST Systems, a longtime distributor of specialized solutions for corrugators, converters, and fine paper facilities, has announced the new role of John McQueary in their organization as Vice President, Sales. McQueary has been with CST Systems since 2017, where he has held the positions of southeast regional sales representative, national accounts…

Eric Aulton, left, and Rob Casella Glen Arm, Maryland based SUN Automation Group, a leader in providing solutions to the global corrugated industry, announced two promotions within its organization. Eric Aulton has been promoted to the position of Product Manager – RDC, and Rob Casella has been promoted to Technical Director….

Jeneane Vilardi, owner of NV Business Publications and its flagship magazine, Board Converting News, has announced that Editor-in-Chief Len Prazych will succeed Robyn Smith as President/Publisher. Prazych has more than 20 years of industry experience, the last 12 with Board Converting News. He will remain Editor-in-Chief. Robyn Smith has more than…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), co-sponsored by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and the Fibre Box Association (FBA), announced Caitlin Salaverria, Director of Marketing and Communications at FBA, will join ICPF as its new President. Salaverria will transition responsibilities and join ICPF full time on July 1, 2023. She succeeds…

Our industry is driven by the people committed to making it better. Through positive periods and pandemics alike, we are grateful for the industry veterans who have dedicated years to leadership and mentorship. Paul Aliprando, who leads by example as the current Vice President of Business Development at SUN Automation Group,…