Our Latest Issue
















Paper Industry Announces 2025 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its annual paper recycling rates, with 61-65 percent of paper and 70-75 percent of cardboard available for recovery being recycled in the United States in 2025. Paper and cardboard recycling rates held...
President Container Group Launches New Website
Moonachie, New Jersey based President Container Group (PCG), a leading manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging and point-of-purchase displays, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned corporate website, PresidentContainerGroup.com. The new site...
USPS Announces Temporary Price Change For 2026 Holiday Season
The U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs. Pending favorable...
The Label Academy Launches RFID Book
The Label Academy, the global publisher of technical books for the label industry, has launched RFID Fundamentals, a guide set to help label and package printing converters and brands build RFID expertise and explore the technology in depth. Written by Andy...
AICC Announces Winners Of 2026 Student Design Competition
AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Student Packaging Design Competition, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding creativity, structural design, and graphic design skills while solving a real-world...
Graco Inc. Completes Valco Melton Acquisition
Minneapolis, Minnesota based Graco Inc., a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Cincinnati, Ohio based Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447...
Xerox Partners With Flint Group Digital Xeikon
Xerox Holdings Corporation has formed a strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to broaden its production print portfolio, while aiming to strengthen its position in high-growth segments. Important Milestone As part of the agreement, Xerox will integrate...
Fastmarkets Proposes Box Cost Index For Corrugated
Fastmarkets has proposed the launch of a Corrugated Cost Benchmark (CCB) for North America, a calculated benchmark measuring changes in the principal costs associated with manufacturing and delivering corrugated boxes in North America, effective October 19, 2026. The...
Judge In Price-Fixing Case Denies Motions To Dismiss
According to multiple media outlets, a judge has denied motions by several North American containerboard producers seeking to dismiss a price-fixing lawsuit filed against them in July 2025. Defendants in the case include Cascades, Georgia-Pacific, Greif, International...











