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BillerudKorsnäs is now a significantly larger company with Billerud North America’s (formerly Verso’s) result included from 1 April 2022. Performance in the second quarter was outstanding across all geographies, with total net sales of around...
Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and labels markets, is pleased to appoint Eddy Fadel to the role of Vice President and General Manager of its packaging suppliers...
FILMtech Inc., a metallized and clear barrier film supplier, has begun another expansion to its facility on its 18-acre campus near Knoxville, TN, USA. The excavation phase of the project has been completed, and the...
Esko has announced it has successfully achieved certification of the international standard on information security management, ISO 27001, following a perfect 100% assessment of its security policies and procedures. The accreditation, which applies to all...
Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has announced its plans to open a third Flexo HUB as it continues to invest in the development and growth of the flexographic industry. Based in Oakdale, Minnesota, the...
HP Inc. announced the amendment and extension of its previously announced private exchange offer to certain eligible holders for any and all outstanding notes issued by Plantronics, Inc. for up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount...
H.B. Fuller Company announced that it has entered a strategic partnership in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manufacturer that serves over 100 customers in more than 30 countries. The agreement brings...
The Plastics Technology Centre has created its own trademark to certify that reusable food packaging is safe and retains its properties after repeated washings. The trademark responds to companies’ need to adapt their products to...
All Printing Resources (APR) has announced the promotion of three employees to vice president positions. Catherine Haynes has been named the VP of growth and development, Brian Stewart will serve as the VP of operations,...
Mondi PLC said Friday that it has completed the disposal of its Personal Care Components business to Nitto Denko Corp. for 615 million euros ($644.8 million) ahead of schedule. The paper-and-packaging group said that the...
Cosmo Films has appointed Justin Glass as president for its business operations across North America. In his new role, Glass will be responsible for devising growth strategies and expanding business in the North American region...
Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a leading provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Harvest Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Anchor Printing based in Novi, Michigan. Anchor Printing is...
Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of three team members. They include: Danny Puran to Operations and Technology Manager, Polycast of the Stamford, Connecticut...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Mike Brown has been appointed Vice President of Operations – GTA for the company’s Canadian businesses. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for executing the business operating...
Leeds-based label and flexible packaging manufacturer OPM Group has entered the US market through a joint venture with two New York companies. The company has partnered with Macaran Printed Products and Syracuse Label & Surround...
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is pleased to announce that the acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. by way of a plan of arrangement in accordance with Section 192 of...
HP Inc. announced that it commenced a private exchange offer to certain eligible holders for any and all outstanding notes issued by Plantronics, Inc. for up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to...
A German packaging manufacturer plans to create up to 100 new jobs in Hardy County after acquiring an industrial building in Moorefield. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development on Monday announced Papier-Mettler acquired the...
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of the approval under the Investment Canada Act in respect of the previously announced acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group,...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2022–2023 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer’s Guide provides...
Kati ter Horst, Executive Vice President, Paper Division and a member of the Group Leadership Team, has decided to leave Stora Enso as of 1 July 2022. After more than 25 years with the Company,...
SunDance now offers clients virtually unlimited creativity and flexibility in designing pouch packaging for a wide variety of products. SunDance is a leading producer of printed packaging in the Southeastern U.S., and this newest capability...
Transcontinental Inc. announced that it has acquired Banaplast S.A.S., a flexible packaging company founded in 2009 and based in Armenia, Colombia. Banaplast is active in the protection of crops in the banana and plantain agro-industrial...
HP Inc. has declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend, the fourth in HP’s fiscal year 2022, is payable on October 5, 2022, to stockholders of record...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the FPA 2022 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first...
Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, announced an investment of more than €10 million dedicated to advancements in multilayer PE film technology and manufacturing equipment in its Heerlen, the Netherlands location. This...
Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey J. Prosinski to its Board of Directors. Mr. Prosinski is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at J.M. Huber Corporation. According to Mr....
Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine, have announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a merger agreement. According to the companies, the new organization will provide enhanced...