As Domtar, Resolute Forest Products and Paper Excellence continue integrating into one company within the Paper Excellence Group, their legacy businesses have restructured into three business units — Paper and Packaging, Pulp and Tissue and Wood Products. The Paper and Packaging business unit is led by Steve Henry whose career has…
The Foundation for Packaging Education (FPE) is working to build a stronger workforce in corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box manufacturing plants by providing more educational opportunities throughout the industry. The packaging industry can help the FPE reach their “$3 million in three years goal” by joining their industry peers and…
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced that Pete Watson and Dennis Colley were formally inducted as the 27th and 28th members of the ICPF Circle of Distinguished Leaders. The induction ceremony took place on May 7 during the Fibre Box Association’s (FBA) Annual Meeting in Key Largo, Florida. The program…
Los Angeles, California based Golden West Packaging Group announced that Mark J. Favre has been named Chief Executive Officer, Brian McDonnell has been named Chief Financial Officer, and Doug Keim has been named Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. They will join the senior leadership team that includes Kelley Wenter, Chief…
AICC announced the release of its latest online educational offering, “Quality Basics.” This course is designed to equip professionals in the packaging industry with essential knowledge and skills to uphold the highest standards of quality in their work. Participants will explore the definition of quality, its measurement and mplementation strategies, all…
Pico Rivera, California based Bay Cities announced that the Mondavi Sisters’ Collection has selected its EcoVino wine packaging used to ship its wine club deliveries. “The essence of crafting all wine starts with the soil and land. Without a healthy earth, there is no wine. As farmers of the land, we…
Solana Beach, California based Tide Rock announced its acquisition of Premier Packaging Inc., a contract packaging company in Memphis, Tennessee. Tide Rock is an unlevered buyout firm that acquires companies with strong free cash flow, owning a portfolio of economically resilient business-to-business companies in the lower middle market, specifically in the…
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the recipients of the Independent Safe Shop Awards. These awards recognize outstanding performance in plant safety over the past year, reflecting a steadfast dedication to the well-being of employees. As a hallmark initiative of AICC, these awards serve as a testament to the industry’s unwavering…
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced the premiere of a new corrugated packaging industry career highlight and recruitment video – “Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging.” The video encourages youth to consider a career in the corrugated packaging industry and highlights the many benefits of choosing a #CareerInCorrugated. Viewers are…
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, in collaboration with Board Converting News, has announced the call for entries for the 2024 Innovator of the Year competition. The award aims to celebrate and recognize outstanding innovations by AICC Associate Members. This year will highlight innovations in machinery. The competition shines a spotlight on…