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Index Reports Second Consecutive Monthly Increase In C’Board Prices
According to a report released by Fastmarkets RISI, North American containerboard prices increased for the second consecutive month in April, with the benchmark index rising $30 per ton following a $40 per ton increase in March. Those gains follow a $20 per ton...
DuPont Opens Customer Technology Center
DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions, flexographic platemaking systems provider, has opened its Customer Technology Center (CTC) at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington. The new site reflects the Cyrel business’ commitment to work closely with its customers...
IP To Acquire North Pacific Paper
Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) has reported that it has entered into an agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, for $360 million. NORPAC operates out of Longview, Washington and...
Security Label Invests In Nilpeter FA-17 Flexo Press
Security Label, a Paragon Central Europe company based in Sarstedt, Germany, has invested in a customized Nilpeter FA-17. The requirements for the production of airport tags – baggage tags for international air travel – are high, according to the company. In...
Flexo Concepts Names President
Phil Ryan has been named President of Flexo Concepts, manufacturer of plastic doctor blades. During his 15-year tenure at Flexo Concepts, Ryan has built a deep understanding of the business and a strong record of cross-functional leadership, having held multiple...
PPC Hosts Q&A With Paperboard Packaging Competition Winner
Innovation in folding carton packaging rarely comes from a single idea. More often, it emerges from a series of thoughtful design decisions that balance brand identity, sustainability goals, manufacturing realities, and the ever-present pressure to reduce cost and...
Federal Judge Denies AF&PA Participation In Oregon EPR Lawsuit
According to multiple sources, a federal judge has denied a motion by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and other groups to join the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ (NAW’s) lawsuit against Oregon Department of Environmental...
DuPont Cyrel FAST Achieves GreenCircle Certification
The Cyrel FAST thermal platemaking workflow from Dupont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions has achieved Certified Energy Savings recognition from GreenCircle. GreenCircle Certified, the internationally recognized third-party certification entity that independently verifies...
AICC Emerging Leaders Continues To Grow
AICC’s Emerging Leaders (EL) program continues to build momentum, with steady growth and expanded programming highlighted during an update at last week’s Spring Meeting. Junior delegate Cody Brant, Midwest Sales Manager for AG Stacker, shared an overview of the...










