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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), co-sponsored by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Fibre Box Association (FBA), announced the nomination of Jeffrey Schwarz for posthumous induction into ICPF’s Circle of Distinguished Leaders. The program honors exceptional individuals — leaders whose vision, creativity and energy have moved the corrugated industry forward….

Packaging graphics solutions provider Autumn Graphics, a flexo trade shop in London, Ontario, has invested in the Shine LED Lamp Kit, innovated by Miraclon as a simple, low-cost route from inconsistent fluorescent exposure to the multiple advantages of LED technology. A Shine LED kit has been retrofitted to a plate exposure…

Greif and Sonoco recently announced price increases for uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products. Delaware, Ohio based Greif, Inc. said it will implement a $50 to $70 per short ton increase for all grades of URB products effective with new orders and shipments on and after July 8. Greif said the rate…

Hybrid Software, a developer of productivity tools for label and packaging printing, has formed a strategic partnership  with Hamillroad to integrate the company’s Bellissima DMS screening solution into its CLOUDFLOW enterprise production workflow. CLOUDFLOW is reportedly a highly configurable solution that provides fast and effective automation of prepress tasks for more…

Palo Alto, California based HP and Chicago, Illinois based RR Donnelley & Sons Co. (RRD) announced a strategic collaboration to expand its production capacity with the installation in excess of 15 new HP Indigo and PageWide Presses. These presses will join RRD’s existing fleet across facilities in North America, China, and…

by Anthony Memme The announcement of Koeing & Bauer Durst’s digital white ink is revolutionary for us and our markets, especially with it being a water based ink. We do a lot of food, food contact, food ready packaging, such as pizza and produce boxes. Being able to put down a…

Brad Pareso has decided to step down from his role as President of The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). As the search begins for a new president, the FTA will be led in the interim by its experienced long-term staff members, Joe Tuccitto, FTA’s Director of Education, and Jay Kaible, FTA’s Director…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the opening of applications for its esteemed CEO Advisory Groups. This initiative is a pivotal resource for C-suite executives, offering professional growth and strategic development opportunities. AICC CEO Advisory Groups have been meticulously crafted to provide a platform where industry leaders can exchange real-world experiences,…

Merrillville, Indiana based Haire Group announced its newest member to the team, Marshall Wood, as an Account Manager. A well-established player in the corrugated industry, Marshall comes to Haire Group with extensive industry knowledge and experience. Throughout his 30-year career in sales, Marshall has demonstrated his sales acumen. He has excelled…

At the recently ended drupa trade show, TRESU A/S and SOMA signed a strategic partnership to supply TRESU with fully automatic plate mounting.  “With the fully automatic plate mounter SOMA S-Mount technology we close the gap from pre-press plate mounting to in-press perfect printing plate and anilox impression,” said Steffan Warming-Rasmussen,…