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Welch Packaging Names Jessie Agostino Chief Financial Officer
Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging Group, Inc., a family-owned and operated manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging, announced that Gesumino “Jessie” Agostino has been named as Chief Financial Officer. He has prior experience in a family-owned, entrepreneurial...
Esko Announces Sale Of AVT To Porat Itay Holdings
Esko, a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods, has sold its Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) print inspection business to Porat Itay Holdings, Ltd., with an anticipated closing of the...
McKinley Packaging Opens Box Plant In Lancaster, TX
Dallas, Texas based McKinley Packaging Company, a subsidiary of Bio Pappel of Mexico City, has officially opened a new 500,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing plant in Lancaster, Texas that is expected to create 125 jobs at full capacity, according to news...
Corrugated Veteran Ernie Moon Passes Away At 78
Ernest L. “Ernie” Moon, a beloved father, grandfather, dedicated professional and friend, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 78, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 9, 1946, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Ernie lived a life filled with...
The Carbon Disclosure Project Now Element Of Environmental Paper Assessment Tool
In the past decades, sustainability has become a critical component of any successful corporate strategy. Organizations worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of measuring, managing, and reducing their environmental impact. At the forefront of this...
AF&PA Releases November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. Total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in November increased 9 percent compared to November 2023. They were up 11 percent when...
AICC Announces Early Bird Pricing For Spring Meeting
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced that registration is now open for the Spring Meeting, set for April 30-May 2 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. This year’s meeting is poised to fuel passion for the latest trends,...
New Capital Expands Into Label Production With Nilpeter FA-4
New Capital, based in Egypt, known for its production of blank receipt rolls, has expanded its capabilities in labels with the purchase of a refurbished Nilpeter FA-4 flexo press. The company aims to diversify its product range to include high-quality labels for the...
P+PB Announces New Board Members For 2025
The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) announces five new board members appointed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Appointed for three-year terms are Steve Henry of Domtar, Brandon Bennett of Georgia-Pacific and Erin Raccah of Sylvamo. Appointed for a two-year term is...