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Volk Packaging Appoints Joe Curesky As First COO
Biddeford, Maine based Volk Packaging Corporation announced that Joe Curesky has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer. Curesky has a long and distinguished career in the box business. He was formerly with Westrock, Southern Container, and Weyerhaeuser before joining Volk. “After working in the integrated world for…
Sonoco To Close Paperboard Mill In Sumner, Washington
Hartsville, South Carolina based Sonoco Products Co., one of the largest global packaging companies, announced that it will permanently close its uncoated paperboard (URB) mill operations in Sumner, Washington effective immediately. The mill has been in operation since 1915 and owned by Sonoco since 1980. It has a capacity of 40,000…
Label Demand To Reach $21.9 Billion In U.S.
Sales of labels in the United States are set to be valued at $15.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to reach $21.9 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Future Market Insights (FMI), a market research firm. Sales are anticipated to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate…
Bobst To Open Competence Center In Atlanta In April
The new Bobst Competence Center, an innovation hub for the U.S. market, is scheduled to open its doors on April 15–16, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. At this event, visitors will gain insights into the future of label and flexible packaging production through live demos, presentations from industry experts, and exclusive networking…
Chicago TAPPI To Host What’s New In Corrugated Event On February 6
The Chicago TAPPI Local Section is hosting its What’s New in Corrugated Event, 5:00-8:00 p.m. on February 6, 2024, at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, IL. What’s New offers participants an exclusive venue to learn about new technologies, products and services in an intimate, relaxed environment. The informative events…
Welch Packaging Plans New Facility In Wooster, Ohio
Welch Packaging Group, Inc. a manufacturer and supplier of custom corrugated boxes for industrial use, as well as retail ready packaging, has announced plans to open a new production facility in Wooster, Ohio The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during its recent Ohio Tax…
AICC Releases Second White Paper On Challenges Of Implementing AI
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has released Challenges of Implementing AI, the second white paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This paper aims to shed light on key aspects of AI implementation, making complex concepts accessible to a wider audience. Change is necessary but not always easy. When implementing a new technology…
WestRock To Close Packaging Plant In Seattle, 87 Impacted
Months after a century-old paper mill owned by WestRock closed in Tacoma, Washington, the company is closing a packaging plant in Seattle. According to local media reports, about 87 employees at the Seattle plant will lose their jobs March, when the plant officially closes. The company notified the Washington State Employment…
Ox Box Invests In Scrap Removal System By Kernic Systems, Baysek
Addison, Illinois based Ox Box, a custom heavy-duty packaging provider, announced investing in a quick effective scrap removal solution by Kernic Systems and Baysek for service to a new Baysek C190 Die Cutter. The scrap removal system includes a Hӧcker Polytechnik GmbH PMA Rotary Airlock Material Separator and a Multi-Star filtration…
ARC Int’l Names Barry King National Sales Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina based ARC International, shared the news of Barry King’s well-deserved promotion to the role of National Regional Sales Manager. With a rich history at ARC spanning several decades, King has demonstrated his dedication and expertise through various roles, including plant manager, director of manufacturing, and regional technical representative….