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GOpak, a new flexible packaging manufacturer, is using the HP Indigo 20000 digital press and EBeam curing technology to supply the growing demand for pouches, while delivering more sustainable products, including compostable and recyclable...
Stora Enso has completed the divestment announced on 25 July 2019 of its 60% equity stake in the Dawang Mill in China to its joint venture partner, Shandong Huatai Paper. The transaction will not have...
Stora Enso plans to make organisational changes in the Paper division following the Oulu Mill conversion at the end of 2020. The planned changes could result in a reduction of a maximum of 135 employees...
FILMtech Inc., an industry leader in metallized and barrier films, recently earned their Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS), Packaging Materials Certification with an AA rating in the High-Hygiene category. The BRCGS is a......
Wikoff Color co-hosted a Gelflex Open House in partnership with Comexi and Energy Systems, Inc. (ESI) last week at Comexi’s Girona, Spain location. The event centered on live demos of Gelflex, allowing attendees to see...
Durst will be featuring some of its newest, most innovative print technology and software at Printing United 2019, October 23-25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX. The P5 350, successor to...
The Legacy Awards Reception is an opportunity for the Chamber to pay tribute to outstanding members for their contributions to the Meadowlands business community. Every year, the Chamber selects its honorees based upon those who...
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its third quarter ending September 29, 2019. Third-quarter 2019 GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.91, compared with $0.72...
ProAmpac invites participants attending SupplySide West 2019 at the Mandalay Bay October 15-19, to visit its exhibit at Booth FiNA 2777 and learn how the flexible packaging leader can help visitors meet their sustainable packaging goals. “Many...
ProAmpac invites participants attending SupplySide West 2019 at the Mandalay Bay October 15-19, to visit its exhibit at Booth FiNA 2777 and learn how the flexible packaging leader can help visitors meet their sustainable packaging...
There is no such thing as retirement for an industry legend like Duane Smith. After 47 accomplished years, Smith recently announced he’ll be transitioning into a part-time role from his current position of process manager,...
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has chosen Durst large-format digital printers as “2019 Product of the Year” in their respective categories. The Durst Delta SPC 130 printer was selected as the industry’s best in...
Inovar Packaging Group, LLC (“Inovar”) has recently completed its acquisition of Flexo-Graphics (“FG”) in Butler, WI in partnership with Management. This is Inovar’s first platform company in the Midwest Region that adds to its...
John Peat has joined ePack UK as managing partner and managing director as the flexible packaging specialist expands its leadership team. The appointment has been announced ahead of the opening of the company’s first European...
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $.43 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2019, to shareholders of record as of November 8,...
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the most sustainable diversified global packaging companies, today announced that Lloyd M. Yates and Robert R. Hill, Jr., have been elected to its Board of Directors. “Lloyd is a recognized...
Polymer Packaging Inc. is jumping back into the extrusion business after more than a decade of absence. The Massillon-based flexible and protective packaging maker initially is spending more than $10 million on equipment and expects...
The Dow Chemical Company (“TDCC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) (“Dow”), announced today a full redemption of its 4.125% Notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) issued pursuant to an Indenture dated as...
Nelipak® Corporation, Inc. (“Nelipak”), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, announced today that Roger Prevot has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Prevot, who has...
Hudson-Sharp and Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), both part of Barry-Wehmiller, will be showcasing equipment at K2019 (hall 3, B16), held 16 to 23 October, 2019, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Hudson-Sharp joined PCMC as of October...
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has declared a dividend of 70 cents per share, payable December 13, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2019. This marks the 433rd consecutive dividend paid by the Company or...
Orora has sold its its Australian cardboard packaging business to Nippon Paper for $1.72 billion, triggering a surge in its share price of as much as 19 per cent at one point on Thursday. The...
This trading update provides an overview of our financial performance and financial position since the half-year ended 30 June 2019, based on management information up to 30 September 2019. These results have not been audited...
Wikoff Color now offers a complete line of UV Flexo High Shrink inks, available in process colors, Pantone® mixing colors and dense black, along with matte and gloss coating options. Branded as Photoflex High Shrink,...
At Labelexpo Europe 2019, GSE recorded four ink dispensing machine sales and reached several agreements to supply its newly enhanced management software, reflecting the growing importance of comprehensive ink logistics solutions to the label and......
PPC Flexible Packaging™ LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging, today announced the acquisition of McKinney, Texas – based Popular Ink, LLC. Popular Ink is the fifth acquisition of specialty and differentiated flexible packaging...
At the 2019 Printing United, Durst will feature new innovative digital printing and production solutions - producing the most versatile, efficient and demanding applications with unrivalled production reliability. They include the new P5 printing...
Tredegar Corporation (NYSE: TG, also the “Company” or “Tredegar”) today reported that its Bonnell Aluminum business unit announced that it will implement a selling price increase of $0.035 per pound and an additional 5% on...