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Toys For Tots: Welch Packaging Group Among Many Who Support A Worthy Cause
by steve young They pop up seemingly everywhere this time of year: Large corrugated collection boxes for the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive for underprivileged kids. I saw my first one of the Christmas Season recently at my local Ford dealership in Front...
Miraclon Shine LED Lamp Kit Recognized By DFTA
The Shine LED Lamp Kit, designed by Miraclon, has won the Sustainability Technology Award in the German Flexographic Technical Association (DFTA) Awards during an event in Cologne, Germany. This is the third industry recognition of Shine LED Lamp Kits, following the...
Independent Printing & Pkg Invests In HP Indigo Press
Wisconsin based Independent Printing & Packaging has announced its acquisition of a new HP Indigo 100K Digital Press, to broaden its portfolio within its packaging applications. Specializing in premium presentation folders, packaging solutions, and corporate image...
AICC Drops Podcast Episode: Corrugated Candy Store
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the latest episode of Breaking Down Boxes, “Corrugated Candy Store.” This installment features hosts Jeff Pallini, President of Fosber America, and George Perreira, Vice President of Moyy, as they sit down with...
Association Of Plastic Recyclers Releases PCR Certification Program
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program. Responding to the growing demand for more accountability in recycling from government regulators, brand companies and in the broader media,...
Koenig & Bauer Announces New, Leaner Business Structure
Germany based Koenig & Bauer announced a new and leaner segment structure that will remain focused on the high-growth packaging market: Paper & Packaging Sheetfed Systems (P&P) and Special & New Technologies (S&T). The company said it is continuing...
Price Hikes For Containerboard, Linerboard Expected On January 1
Georgia-Pacific and International Paper are considering price increases for containerboard, set to take effect January, according to financial press reports. Georgia-Pacific has suggested prices increases of $60 per ton for kraftliner and white top and additionally a...
MSU School Of Packaging Plans Major Expansion
The MSU School of Packaging in East Lansing, Michigan, established within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the first of its kind in 1952, is the largest packaging program in the United States, with more than 600 students each year and 10,000 alumni...
Max Valier Holdings Acquires Kolbus
Munich, Germany based Max Valier Holdings has recently acquired Kolbus GmbH & Co.KG, according to press reports. The acquisition of the Kolbus parent company and all global subsidiaries in the UK, USA, China and Europe will be complete by January 1. Kolbus...