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Corrugated Week 2026




PPC 2026 Fall Meeting:Key Takeaways from Orlando
By Lauren Zuber There’s a little magic in seeing an idea become something you can hold. In paperboard packaging, that transformation comes from people: their creativity, technical skill, and determination to work through a challenge together. That spirit...
IP Enters Talks Over Potential EMEA Packaging Sale
In January of this year, Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper first disclosed that it intended to separate the EMEA packaging business through a spin off. Under the proposed reorganization, International Paper’s existing North American operations would...
FBA’s Martin Speaks On Corrugated Trends At PACK EXPO 2026
Fibre Box Association (FBA) Executive Vice President, Cory Martin, took the stage at PACK EXPO in Chicago last week as part of the event's Industry Speaks series. His session covered trends shaping the future of corrugated, from shifting market dynamics and...
Pratt’s Iowa Bet: A New Corrugated Plant In The Midwest
Earlier this year, Pratt Industries announced its plans to invest in a new corrugated plant in Bondurant, Iowa. According to corruga.expert, Bondurant represents more than another plant announcement. Corrugated packaging is freight-sensitive, and Iowa is already...
TAPPI To Host Fall Workshops For Corrugators, Converters
Chicago TAPPI invites corrugators and converters to its Fall Workshops, held November 10, 2026, at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, Illinois. This afternoon of hands-on learning will focus on identifying defects, troubleshooting production issues, and...
BAHMÜLLER, Haire Group Partner In North America
German machinery manufacturer BAHMÜLLER has made a decisive move to solidify its presence in the United States. The company has officially formalized a strategic alliance with Haire Group, a cornerstone supplier in the American corrugated industry, to handle the...
Containerboard Pricing Holds Steady In October
According to a report on Packaging Dive, containerboard prices remained flat in October following an increase in September, as the industry watches for a third round of announced price hikes. Packaging Corporation of America was the first to announce the latest round...
AI Is Front And Center At Amtech User Conference
by len prazych Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, based Amtech Software welcomed more than 240 attendees from across North America to the Amtech User Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, two weeks ago. Under the theme, “Compete Smarter, Operate Stronger,” the three-day...
Fastmarkets Launches Corrugated Cost Benchmark For North America
On October 19, Fastmarkets launched the Corrugated Cost Benchmark (CCB) for North America, a calculated benchmark measuring changes in the principal costs associated with manufacturing and delivering corrugated boxes. The CCB will provide greater transparency into...











