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Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) and London, England based DS Smith announced that they have reached an agreement on the terms of an all-share combination to create a global leader of sustainable packaging solutions. IP will issue 0.1285 shares for each DS Smith share, resulting in pro forma ownership of…

Seattle, Washington based The BoxMaker, a United States manufacturer of digitally printed corrugated packaging and labels, announced receiving its 100,000th online order through its family of web-to-print offerings: Fantastapack, My Print Valet, and custom API integrations. Established in 1981 as a traditional corrugated sheet plant, The BoxMaker entered the digital print…

Neenah, Wisconsin based Menasha Packaging announced an investment in a Highcon Beam 2C digital die cutting system for corrugated production. This is the third Highcon system purchased by Menasha in less than half a year, following the purchase and recent installation of two Highcon Beam 2 systems.  Mensaha’s commitment to Highcon’s…

Alsip, Illinois based Accord Carton announced that Tommy Conner has been named President & Chief Executive Officer and has joined the Board of Directors. Accord is an independent folding carton converter primarily serving the food, beverage, and household products markets.    Conner brings nearly 30 years of experience in the folding…

Today’s manufacturers and converters are at a critical point in corrugated print history. The need for automation and sustainability is paramount, but these needs are joined by those that have always been present: the growing demands of today’s customer, the imminent decline of old equipment, and the balance of delivering the…

To keep up with today’s fast-paced corrugated market, box makers are demanding more capable systems that keep up with their high-speed and high-volume production needs. There’s also a growing requirement for systems that can efficiently manage a wide range of materials and complex configurations without compromising on quality or efficiency. “Customers…

Attleboro, Massachusetts based Abbott-Action Packaging introduced their latest high-speed converting machine, the Isowa Falcon FP50 Flexo Folder Gluer. This state-of-the-art machine replaces their smaller flexo folder gluer by Simon and their larger flexo folder gluer by McKinley, promising enhanced speed, efficiency, and precision in their operations. Crafted by Japanese manufacturer Isowa,…

(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…

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…

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,…