NuZee, Inc.a leading coffee co-packing company, announces today that pour-over coffee format is now available at Costco Wholesale warehouses in the U.S. and Korea.

EIRA, the premium Norwegian natural mineral water brand, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Majestas, a prominent hospitality group, on March 22, 2023, coinciding with World

Natural CBD sparkling water and wellness brand Day One Beverages has announced an exciting refresh to the design of their classic CBD Sparkling Waters. The consumer-loved sparkling waters

Today, Packsize®, the market leader in sustainable, Right-Sized Packaging On Demand®, unveiled the Ultra5, a right-sized, on-demand box machine built around the recently announced X5

Boxed Water™ is taking a bite out of plastic pollution with its newest rollout – Jurassic World-inspired cartons – to grocery retailers across the U.S. Starting in April with its first wave

Ball Corporation has notified its employees and the union, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, about the potential closure of the Wallkill, New York, plant.

Berry Global Group, Inc. today announced that it will be expanding its line of high-performance building wraps through the launch of TYPAR® DrainableWrap™, the Company’s first drainable

Tension Packaging & Automation, a leader in packaging automation solutions for both eCommerce and pharmacy automation fulfillment operations, announced plans to introduce new packaging,

For the first time in nearly 40 years, McCormick®, the global leader in flavor, has launched a brand-new design for its core red cap branded products. More than just a packaging change, the new

EPac Flexible Packaging is pleased to announce that the company has achieved compliance in advance of all state deadlines related to PFAS and plastic packaging.

TBM Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that LIMEX Pellet a material mainly made from limestone, was adopted for skincare packaging launched under one of LVMH's brands, KENDO'

Golden Grail Technology www.GoldenGrailBeverages.com is a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through

Nulogy, a leading provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, announced the extension of its platform to more fully support the fast moving consumer goods market including raw material,

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing new requirements for tobacco product manufacturers regarding the manufacture, design, packing and storage of their products.

Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with BioBottles™, further expanding its sustainable packaging offerings.

Macfarlane Group PLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of A.E. Sutton Limited, trading as Suttons Performance Packaging (“Suttons”), a specialist protective

Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced that its Harpak-ULMA Packaging Academy is now accredited by the International Accreditors

Zevia PBC the zero sugar, naturally sweetened beverage company, today announced it will unveil a fresh look and feel for the entire portfolio in 2023. The rebrand provides a cohesive look across

Air Products will be exhibiting at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California from March 9-11 where the company will highlight the productivity and quality benefits of using industrial

StratEdge Corporation, leader in the design, production, and assembly of high-frequency and high-power semiconductor packages for RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave devices, will display

Arsenal Capital Partners announced that it has sold Airnov Healthcare Packaging to Colorcon, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Colorcon, Inc., a global leader in pharmaceutical film coatings and specialty excipients, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Airnov Healthcare Packaging, Inc. from Arsenal Capital Partners.

Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery, a leading producer of wholesome, plant-based bakery products made with sprouted whole grains, today announces a brand refresh that includes a full product packaging

Eco-Products® announced today that one of its Vanguard® clamshells has earned CMA-W approval from the Compost Manufacturing Alliance making it the first molded fiber item made with no-added PFAS to be approved by CMA.

Axium Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging and containers, will create 118 jobs in Randolph County over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $32 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the City of Archdale.

NotCo, a global foodtech company and key player in the plant-based food sector, has announced its partnership with SIG and is launching NotCreme and NotMilk High Protein products in SIG carton packs. The partnership with SIG strengthens the company's expertise and flexibility in the plant-based

Ardagh Metal Packaging is delighted to announce it has acquired a majority share in innovative digital can printers NOMOQ, in a move that extends AMP's industry-leading support of newcomers

AmerCareRoyal a leading supplier of disposable foodservice supplies, gloves and take-out packaging backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced today the acquisition of Team Three Group . Team Three is ACR's eighth add-on acquisition since HCI's initial investment. HCI is a leading lower

SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health and industrial markets, has announced the new Gerstenberg Schröder Butter Bulk Packer BP5000 that prioritizes safety and ease of use.

Frontline International has formalized its strategic partnership with Ring Container Technologies to provide fresh oil containers used by Frontline’s sister company, OilCare®, creating a closed-loop, sustainable supply chain within the oil delivery segment.

ManageArtworks is proud to announce the launch of its AI-based automated proofreading software, MA One, designed to help CPG companies accelerate their packaging artwork proofing process. With MA One

Huhtamaki has acquired full ownership of Huhtamaki Tailored Packaging Pty Ltd (HTP), the Australian foodservice packaging distribution and wholesale group.

Orano NPS, a subsidiary of the Orano Group specialized in the design and manufacturing of nuclear packages and the transportation of nuclear materials, was selected as the major supplier

Preferred Packaging, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, and Northwest Frozen LLC are proud to announce their successful collaboration to develop and launch a new line of refrigerated, prepared meals with extended shelf life for retail distribution. The new items

Identiv, Inc. a global leader in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things has signed an exclusive strategic agreement with Trace-ID, a Spain-based leading provider of UHF RFID

A leader in commercial printing and packaging in the Southeastern U.S., Sundance USA today announced the latest enhancement to its impressive array of inhouse packaging capabilities.

Nearly three-quarters of companies believe cloud or a hybrid solution will be their preferred labeling deployment method in the next three years, according to a annual report released today by

Boxed Water Is Better® – the industry leader and most sustainably packaged water alternative to single-use plastic bottles and aluminum cans – announced today their concerted efforts of hiring

Mill Rock Packaging Partners LLC announced today that it has acquired Keystone Paper & Box Company, a leading specialty packaging company that manufactures custom folding cartons for

Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on microcap investing within the food and beverage, healthcare, and business services industries, is pleased to announce it has

IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers for fresh grocery products, has been recognized by Sustainalytics, a leading independent ESG Risk Rating Agency, as an

Snapple, the iconic beverage brand that delivers fun and flavorful teas and juice drinks, is proud to announce the launch of the Snapple fAIct Generator, an AI-powered tool that makes it easy to

PAC Machinery is bringing top automatic bagging machines and the NEW options in sustainable packaging it makes for these baggers to the biggest manufacturing and supply chain event of 2023

The Sidel Group expands its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies and broadens its reach in key market segments. This will ignite a further phase of international development for Makro Labelling Srl, an innovator and leader in the field.

FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Ltd., has announced global commercial availability of an expanded range of colors to its series of high performance RxD pigment dispersions for water-based inkjet ink formulation. Fujifilm now offers dispersions in Orange

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC a Midwest-based pharmaceutical company focused on specialty brands and generics, today announced the opening of its new, 270,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art

Cascades, a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and hygiene products, is pleased to announce that it has purchased a new printing press at its Piscataway, New Jersey,

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, has been named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 2023. Furthermore, Graphic Packaging was ranked number one in its industry sector of Packaging and Containers

Brook + Whittle, a leading provider of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, heat transfer labels, and flexible packaging, announced its agreement to purchase LLT Labels today. Based in Stow

Today, Packsize, the market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, announced the launch of its new X5 solution, the world's first fully-automated erected box system and the most advanced, flexible, efficient and sustainable platform available for the e-commerce industry.

Dr Pepper debuted the newest flavor innovation to become part of the brand's permanent portfolio today as Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream hits shelves nationwide this month. The new beverage

Ahlstrom has led the marketplace in the movement towards more sustainable solutions for fiber-based food packaging, and its new generation of FluoroFree technology is achieving grease-resistance in the most challenging food packaging applications.

Markem-Imaje, part of Dover and a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, announced that it has received the BRC Global Standard

As of November 2022, Sorel Liqueur the most highly awarded liqueur in the US, launched an online storefront through its partnership with Speakeasy Co.one of the leading and most innovative eCommerce platforms in the alcohol space.

With a strong commitment to high product quality, consumer safety, and sustainable development, Vinamilk proudly announces that two of its products, Vinamilk Green Farm and Vinamilk 100% Organic, have been certified by Clean Label Project (CLP) - the first milk products in the world to

Today, Ethel M Chocolates announces its 2023 Valentine's Day offerings including two new limited-edition premium chocolates sure to excite chocolate lovers and gift givers.

Tic Tac is unveiling limited-edition packs to encourage consumers to "Take A Ride On A Tic Tac" and amp up their everyday moments as they enjoy 100 delicious layers of flavor in each mint. The

Premium Washington wine brand Browne Family Vineyards has partnered with environmental non-profit One Tree Planted to create the Browne Forest Project. For each bottle of Browne Forest

Myers Container, a manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions, today announced the firing of two employees who engaged in a racist text exchange. A Myers Container account manager and a vice president were photographed exchanging text messages that included racist language.

Colorcon, Inc., a global leader in pharmaceutical film coatings and specialty excipients, today announces that it has entered into a Put agreement to purchase Airnov Healthcare Packaging, portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity firm. The transaction, which is

On Thursday, January 12th, Sonoco together with Novitium Energy, "Flipped the Switch" to launch the plant's new solar energy syste The new system purchased by Sonoco and provided by Novitium Energy, will produce approximately 1.295 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually and meet 58% of the facility's

Summit Plastics a LongueVue Capital portfolio company and manufacturer of custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce its successful partnership with fifth generation owner Tim Fredman of Fredman Bag Company a niche-manufacturer of printed and converted custom flexible

Astara Capital Partners, LLC a middle-market private equity firm, announced today that an affiliate of Astara Capital Fund I, L.P. has made an investment in Wyandot Snacks . Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Marion, Ohio, Wyandot is a premier contract manufacturer of high-quality snack

A founding member of the Lithuanian paper industry tracing its roots back to 1823, the Grigeo AB Group of Companies manufactures a vast array of tissue paper, container- and honeycomb board, corrugated, and fibreboard products. The Group consists of Grigeo AB

The shift away from single-use plastics continues as USA-based manufacturing venture SustainaPac LLC joins PulPac’s growing licensee network. Employing the Dry Molded Fiber technology, SustainaPac intends to establish itself as a source of highly economical natural fiber, single-use food service packaging

The growing spotlight on the environmental, social and governance framework has prompted the recycled plastic industry players to foster their sustainability portfolio. Stakeholders are positioning themselves to connect brands with environmentally friendly plastic. In essence, recycling companies are gearing

Smile Compostable Solution's coffee pods and straws are now Lomi Approved – making it that much easier for consumers to make a positive environmental impact while drinking a gourmet cup of coffee. The approval is for non-food compostable items that can be broken down by Lomi, an innovative machine that sits

Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Shanghai-based MDK. MDK generates annual sales of approximately $50 million and is a leading provider of medical device packaging, a key priority growth segment for Amcor.

Advantek, LLC a leading provider of highly engineered carrier tape and precision component packaging, today announced the acquisition of LKTT Plastic Technology Sdn. Bhd. ("LKTT"), a provider of complementary precision packaging based in Malaysia. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

As part of its unwavering commitment to green manufacturing, Emerald Packaging, Inc. the leading produce flexible packaging company in the U.S., has committed to powering their two manufacturing facilities with a solar energy system. The largest of the two facilities will go live with solar in the first half of 2023. The company will then

VerifyMe, Inc.together with its subsidiary PeriShip Global LLC provides brand owners time and temperature sensitive logistics, supply chain monitoring, authentication, and data-rich consumer engagement, announced today that it has entered into a Mutual Sales Referral Agreement with The Agrarian Group, LLC.

CORE Industrial Partners, manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Stanfordville Machine & Manufacturing, a supplier of precision machined components and assemblies, by CORE portfolio company RE3DTECH+GoProto.

GPA Global today announced the acquisition of Cosfibel Group, a leading player in luxury promotional packaging solutions, luxury gifts and merchandising solutions.Cosfibel and its founder Alain Chevassus are renowned for their work with luxury and high-end brands. From L'Oréal to Chanel, from LVMH to Rémy Martin,

Walker's Shortbread is excited to reveal a newly reimagined logo, packaging redesign and announce the release of their updated Festive range holiday product offerings in honor of the brand's milestone 125th anniversary.

QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC announced today they will proceed on construction of a $6 billion integrated polymers complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Wanhua Chemical introduces an improved Form Fill Seal (FFS) film packaging that both saves resources and reduces GHG emissions. The polyolefin products reduces film thickness by 33.3%. The film, a 0.12mm bag + 0.10mm cold film combination

Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP ("GHO"), and The Vistria Group today announced that they have completed the acquisition of Alcami Corporation ("Alcami"), a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), from funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners

Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired the packaging distribution division JF Shelton (“JF Shelton Packaging Distribution” or the “Company”) from Ravago Chemicals. JF Shelton Packaging Distribution is a Washington-based distributor of bottles, drums, IBCs

Wildpack Beverage Inc., a U.S. national beverage co-packer and packaging supplier focused on the aluminum can format, today is pleased to announce the completion of its vertical short form amalgamation (the "Amalgamation") with its wholly owned subsidiary, Wildpack Beverage

Gunze Limited is pleased to announce that the company will launch an eco-friendly “GEOPLAS® HCT3” heat-shrinkable film with recycled resin on January 2023. The product is a polystyrene/polyethylene terephthalate multi-layered product that uses 30% of chemical recycled

SATS Ltd. (SATS) today announced it has, through its subsidiary, Country Foods Pte. Ltd. (Country Foods), teamed up with Hilton Food Group PLC (Hilton Foods) to redesign Country Foods’ protein processing capability in Singapore. The collaboration also extends to the supply of proteins from Hilton Foods to Country Foods.

BRANDMYDISPO, a leading packaging company, announced today that it has experienced significant growth in its customization offerings. The company, which specializes in creating branded packaging solutions for businesses of all sizes, has seen a surge in demand for personalized packaging options in recent years.

Engineered Foam Packaging (EFP), a leader in the design and manufacturing of custom protective packaging and cold chain solutions, announced today the acquisition of the North Carolina based company, NatureKool, Incorporated, the world’s first natural fiber insulated shipper. This acquisition represents the next building block in EFP’s efforts to provide

Stora Enso has initiated a sales process for a possible divestment of its consumer board production site in Beihai, China. The divestment would also include the Group’s forestry operations in the surrounding region, which supply raw material to the Beihai site. The sales process supports Stora Enso’s strategy to focus on long-term profitable

Nelipak Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced that it will establish a new flexible packaging production site in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has started production at its €16 million greenfield plant in Morocco, which can produce 100 million paper bags each year.

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, today announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Huizhou, China

With its new SICURA Litho Pack series, Siegwerk offers versatile, low odor UV offset inks and varnishes for paper, board and various plastic substrates. The CMR-free series presents excellent deinkability properties and will replace the company’s bestselling SICURA Plast SP series going forward.

Ring Container Technologies, a leader in the plastic container manufacturing industry, today announced that its BarrierGuard OxygenSmart technology was honored by the U.S. Plastics Pact as part of its Sustainable Packaging Innovation Awards. The company received an honorable mention in the Recyclability category.

Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Rahway Steel Drum Company (“Rahway”), a New Jersey based distributor of drums, pails, IBCs, and other rigid packaging solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso & Company

EPac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in custom flexible packaging, has announced it will be adding a second sales and manufacturing location in the United Kingdom. Adding to existing operations in Silverstone, ePac Sheffield will serve CPG brands of all sizes throughout Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland

The Cup Collective, a programme founded by Stora Enso and Huhtamaki to capture the value of used paper cups through recycling at an industrial scale, has welcomed its first partners. The new partners include McDonald’s, SSP - The Food Travel Experts, C2 Centre, and the National Railway Company of Belgium

SIG today announces a BRL 10 million investment in innovative recycling technology that will enable polymers and aluminium from used aseptic carton packs to be recovered and sold separately for the first time on an industrial scale in Brazil.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading producer of pressure-sensitive tapes, today announces the acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc., a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting and fabricating, contract and custom converting

TriMas announced that its TriMas Packaging facility located in Hamilton, Indiana, has successfully been certified as meeting the requirements of Food Safety Certification FSSC 22000, an important criteria for current and prospective food and beverage customers. The FSSC 22000 certification is considered one of the highest standards of the Global

Two Dow adhesive systems commonly used for a broad range of polyethylene (PE) film packaging applications have been approved as compatible for mechanical recycling following a rigorous scientific evaluation by the non-profit, cross-industry initiative RecyClass. The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE™ L 75-300/ CR88-300 and water-borne ROBOND

PA Consulting and PulPac are calling upon pharma, consumer health and FMCG industries to join the Blister Pack Collective to bring the world’s first Dry Molded Fiber tablet pack to market – minimising the use of plastics for over-the-counter and prescription drugs and vitamins. With 100,000 tonnes of plastic produced globally for medicine packaging every year

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has today announced a five-year deal with ExxonMobil to purchase certified-circular polyethylene material in support of its target to achieve 30% recycled material

PepsiCo announced a global packaging goal intended to double the percentage of all beverage servings it sells delivered through reusable models from 10 to 20 percent by 2030. This ambition is part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), the company's strategic, end-to-end business transformation that puts sustainability and people at the center of how the company will create growth

WestRock Company announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings, subject to customary purchase price allocations. The acquisition of Grupo Gondi includes four paper mills, nine corrugated packaging

WeighPack has launched their newest vertical form, fill and seal machine for high-speed applications, the VF 1200 continuous motion bagger. Debuted at Pack Expo International in Chicago last month, this bagging machine can produce up to 150 bags per minute in varying sizes up to 16 inches in length.

PPG announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in Des Plaines, Ill., which helped revitalize the facilities of Clean Up – Give Back, a nonprofit that organizes trash cleanups in Illinois. The project brought together 30 leadership volunteers from PPG and Ardagh Metal Packaging, who spent the day beautifying the organization

Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group, has acquired Innovative Container, a California-based distributor of plastic, metal, glass, and corrugated containers. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”).

Consumers want products that enable them to lead more eco-friendly lives. This means minimising waste, carbon footprints and reducing the use of plastic. Stora Enso is responding to these needs with renewable packaging innovations, including formed fiber, a renewable and recyclable material that enables molding 3D shapes from wood fibers.

Smurfit Kappa has completed significant investments in its manufacturing plants in Olomouc in the Czech Republic and Obaly Štúrovo in Slovakia respectively. The investments of more than €20 million announced last year further highlight Smurfit Kappa’s expansion and commitment

Honored for 13 consecutive years of regulatory compliance with the Clean Water Act and impressive environmental programming, Green Bay Packaging Inc. in Fort Worth has been named Industry of the Year in the City of Fort Worth’s annual Environmental Awards program.

U.S. containerboard production in February 2019 decreased 1.8% compared to February 2018 and was down 1.4% year-to-date. The average daily production compared to January 2019 was 3.8% lower, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Valmet will supply OptiConcept M containerboard making line with automation solutions and a winder for GS Paperboard & Packaging (GSPP) Sdn., Bhd. in Selangor, Malaysia.

B2B Industrial Packaging announced a merger with Central Packaging, a supplier of packaging equipment and supplies headquartered in Lenexa, Kan. This is the 7th major merger/acquisition in 10 years for B2B Industrial Packaging.

Nova Scotia-based Maritime Labels and Packaging has invested in HP Indigo 6900 digital press, in a bid to enhance its operational capabilities.

The Sterling Group, an operationally focused middle market private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Polychem Corporation. Polychem is a leader in the securement packaging industry.

Markem-Imaje, part of Dover, announced the launch of Detect-Plus, a new competitively priced stand-alone camera verification system that ensures product has been properly coded.

Macfarlane Packaging is the UK leading distributor of a comprehensive range of protective packaging products and has seen a significant increase in demand for its services.

Scholle IPN Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, will invest $10.29 million to expand its production facility in Smyth County, Virginia. The project is expected to create 42 new jobs.

In February MULTIVAC signed an investment agreement to establish a new production company in Taicang in China.

KushCo Holdings, Inc., in line with its previously announced sustainability initiatives, today announced it has signed a long-term development and distribution agreement with IEKO Corporation (“IEKO”), for the production of compostable and biodegradable packaging products for use in the cannabis and CBD industries.

Newly appointed MPS agents in Asia are Voraustechnik and Arisen, both established companies providing expertise in label and flexible packaging print solutions.

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and dissolving wood pulp, announced that its Proto® and SpectroTM paperboard products are available globally for commercial orders in all calipers.

RKW is showing its wide range of films, nonwovens and components for absorbent hygiene products at the IDEA 2019 show in Miami, Florida. HyCare® and HyFol® figure predominantly. From ultra-light, multi-color printed breathable backsheet for baby diapers, to the thinnest of film options for feminine hygiene

Owens-Illinois, Inc. is announcing a significant investment in its European glass operation supported by long-term customer agreements. This investment will enable O-I to grow in premium segments, increase capability and flexibility, as well as improve the company's environmental footprint.

TCPL Packaging threw the switch on a new Rapida 106 at its plant in Goa in Western India in January this year.

SATO America, a leading provider of barcode and RFID application solutions has launched the WS2 direct thermal desktop printer. Setting the new standard in 2-inch printing, the space-saving, hygienic WS2 is the industry’s first disinfectant-ready label

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has expanded its portfolio of automated packaging system offerings with the acquisition of Linkx Packaging Systems.

Smurfit Kappa is continuing to extend its global Bag-in-Box® footprint by acquiring a new facility in Texas, US.

DS Smith has reached agreement to sell the Plastics division to Olympus Partners for an enterprise value of $585 million, (approximately GBP 450 million).

Toray Plastics (America), a manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, bio-based, and metallized films for flexible and rigid packaging, has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).

OrCon Industries Corporation acquired AC Packaging on January 31, 2019. With this acquisition, OrCon is expanding its product and service offering to include on-site crating, doubling its wooden packaging production space and adding its third plant in Rochester, NY.

Sweden-based AR Packaging has launched a new gas tight pressed board tray packaging for chilled foods.

UPM Raflatac is expanding its range of labeling solutions to support pharmaceutical companies in improving patient safety through secure and tamper-evident packaging.

Corrugated packaging firm Pratt Industries is set to invest over $20m to establish a new manufacturing facility in Botetourt County, Virginia, US.

Bobst, a provider of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers, has unveiled PECVD SiOx solution for barrier films.

Saica Group has reached today an agreement with the group Norm Ambalaj to acquire their plant in Sakarya, Turkey. This acquisition would provide an increase of 75 million square meters in Saica´s corrugated board capacity while increasing its product footprint and product range for the Turkish market.

Biome Bioplastics and Futamura have partnered to demonstrate a range of bio-based and compostable multilayer films.

In January 2019, U.S. boxboard monthly production increased 4.1% when compared to January 2018. The total boxboard operating rate was 96.8% for January, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Global investment firm Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire US-based label solutions provider Multi-Color Corporation in a deal valued at $2.5bn

RKW, the European market leader in packaging films, has developed a stretchable shrink film that provides customers clear advantages over comparable products and that is a sustainable alternative: RKW's solution reduces energy consumption as it shrinks much faster than conventional films.

Owens-Illinois, Inc., the world's largest provider of glass packaging, is investing more than €50million in the modernization of its Reims plant (Marne). With all-new high-tech equipment, a new overall layout, and additional technical innovations, the plant will increase flexibility,capabilities and energy-efficiency.

The agreement between VPK Packaging Group and NPAC International Inc. - a company controlled by Madison Dearborn Partners - is for the acquisition by VPK of Corenso's European and Chinese activities, consisting of two coreboard mills and 13 core converting plants.

Interflex Group has invested £1.5m at its flexible-packaging converting facility in the UK, in a bid to optimize its production capabilities.

PPG will invest $10 million in a new 82,000-square-foot facility and class A paint line at its coatings services facility in Greenville, South Carolina.

As of 18 February 2019, Reifenhauser Group acquires Plamex Maschinenbau GmbH, Kelberg.

Germany’s Interprint has confirmed the success of its 2014 investment decision with the purchase of a second RotaJET from Koenig & Bauer.

The supply situation for coreboard has markedly eased in Germany. However, German manufacturers claim they have not yet acceded to their customers' demands for price cuts.

Printeos Group has purchased Durst Tau 330 RSC inkjet single-pass press, as part of its efforts to expand digital capabilities.

BIXOLON Europe, a global leading Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer will be encouraging visitors to the BIXOLON stand 9D32 at EuroCIS 2019 by showcasing a range of innovative printing solutions that can easily be upgraded as your system evolves.

AutoMate Label Solutions, LLC (AMLS) has purchased the assets of Diverse Label Printing, Burlington, NC, as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

Packaging machinery solutions provider ProMach has acquired US-based coding and marking solutions supplier, Code Tech, for an undisclosed sum.

Leading European packaging manufacturer Coveris has opened a first of its kind sustainable development centre in Leeds, as part of its Pack Positive® strategy to address packaging and food sustainability in a circular economy.

New recycling guidelines that will help retailers and brands specify and design packaging that can be reprocessed effectively in paper mills have been launched by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), in conjunction with WRAP.

The packaging solutions specialist ALPLA, based in Austria, has completed a 100 per cent takeover of Zamil ALPLA. ALPLA and Zamil founded a joint venture in 2008, of which ALPLA previously held a 49 per cent share.

Anomatic Corporation, a full-service manufacturer of anodized aluminum and metallized packaging solutions, has announced the acquisition of CP Technologies Company, an injection molding firm located in Columbus, Ohio.

Sealed Air Corporation has acquired MGM’s flexible packaging business. MGM is a privately held company headquartered in Manila, the Philippines. The transaction is expected to close in April.

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc.

Australian packaging company Amcor secured EU antitrust approval on Monday for its $5.25 billion buy of Bemis after agreeing to sell the U.S. company’s medical packaging business in Europe to address competition concerns.

Kodak announced today the introduction of the new KODAK PROSPER Plus Imprinting Solutions for the packaging industry. These solutions include four new imprinting components as well as food safe packaging inks and pre-coatings for folding cartons, food wraps, paper cups & plates, and ream wraps.

Great American Packaging is purchasing a new Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica EVO-XD eight-color press to meet the growing consumer demand.

The first Rapida 75 PRO for a printing company on the island of Mauritius is set to commence operations at the end of March.

Stevanato Group, through Ompi, its specialist in glass primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, and SiO2 Medical Products, Inc. (" SMP ") jointly announced today a collaboration agreement.

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s leading paper-based packaging firms, has opened a new plant in Tijuana, Mexico, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the country.

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging for specialty food, healthcare, and horticultural markets, today announced the acquisition of Pewaukee, Wisconsin – based HFM Packaging Ltd.

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announces the new Acuity LED 40 Series with instant-on LED curing, the newest addition to the highly successful, renowned Acuity platform.

Shorr Packaging Corp. ("Shorr") expanded to a new location on January 21st, which marked the first, fully-operational day for warehouse inventory and offices.

KanPak U.S. (KanPak), a leading supplier of beverages and desserts using aseptic processing technology and a subsidiary of Golden State Foods (GSF), today hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of a new warehouse in Arkansas City, Kansas.

French packaging group Albea and US private equity fund Blackstone Group are in advanced negotiations to take a controlling stake in Essel Propack (EPL), India’s largest specialty packaging company, according to three people aware of the development.

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that it has received notice that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission

August Faller invests in new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL press at its Waldkirch site in Germany.

K-1 Packaging Group has invested in second Koenig & Bauer’s (KBA) Rapida 105 eight-color press, in a bid to enhance its production capabilities.

Serializable packaging products manufacturer Oliver Healthcare Packaging has acquired US-based medical packaging provider CleanCut Technologies for an undisclosed sum

On January 28, 2019, the management of Feldmuehle and the works council signed a reconciliation of interests and social plan as part of the restructuring plan.

Oliver™ Healthcare Packaging, a leading supplier of sterile barrier flexible packaging to the global healthcare market, today announced the acquisition of CleanCut Technologies, a medical packaging provider based in Anaheim, California.

Samsung Electronics announced today that the company will start taking steps this year to replace plastic packaging materials with paper and other environmentally sustainable elements.

Sutherland Packaging, a manufacturer of corrugated point-of-purchase (POP) displays and packaging for retail, has incorporated an HP Scitex 15500 digital corrugated press to expand its digital print capabilities.

Marubeni Corporation (hereafter, “Marubeni”) hereby announces the start of a Containerboard Manufacturing and Packaging Material Sales Business, wholly owned by Marubeni, in Vietnam where the packaging market is currently experiencing growth.

UPS has joined the coalition of the world’s largest consumer product companies and international recycling leader TerraCycle to unveil an innovative new reusable and returnable system for managing consumer product packaging.

Flexible packaging firm Constantia Flexibles has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Russia-based packaging firm TT-print for an undisclosed sum.

US-based Virtual Packaging has invested in Highcon Beam digital cutting and creasing machine in order to enhance its production operations.

U.S. packaging papers shipments in December 2018 were down 7.9% from December 2017 but up 1.8% year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Novio Packaging Group, an international player in the packaging industry, has announced its acquisition of German-Swiss packaging company Flacopac/Deflaco, effective as of today.

Metsa Board operates Packaging Service teams on three continents – Europe, the Americas and APAC – to jointly, with customers, create lighter, more environmentally friendly and efficient packaging.

U.S. containerboard production in December 2018 was essentially flat compared to December 2017 but up 1.7% year-to-date.

Mayr-Melnhof Packaging has closed the acquisition of TANN Group, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Klockner Pentaplast will invest $25 million to expand its global production capacity for pharmaceutical and medical device packaging films at its manufacturing facility in Louisa County.

IntraPac International LLC (“IntraPac”), a designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions, announced today that it has merged with Technical Precision Plastics, Inc. (“TPP”), a customer service focused injection molder of high-precision specialty components for medical and premium consumer applications.

Tetra Pak is to become the first company in the food and beverage carton industry to offer full-colour digital printing on its carton packages, working in collaboration with Koenig & Bauer, a global leader in the field.

Hamburger Rieger has engaged Voith to supply the complete stock preparation unit for its new PM 2 in Spremberg, Germany. Voith will deliver three separate stock preparation lines with a total capacity of 2,450 metric tons per day, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Kite Packaging has expanded its packaging solutions with the addition of new heat sealers, furniture bags and attached lid containers.

Technipaq Inc., one of the leading medical packaging manufacturers for the healthcare, medical device, diagnostic and life science industries, has further expanded and enhanced its production capacity with the addition of new printing and pouch fabricating machinery.

Today, at the NRF 2019 Retail's Big Show, Epson America, Inc., a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, announced it has added three new media solutions from StickyPOS, a leading provider of self-cleaning sticky thermal POS rolls, to Epson's "tested" media list for its TM-L90 Plus liner free compatible (LFC) thermal label printers.

On December 20, 2018, Greif, Inc., a leading industrial packaging company, announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Caraustar Industries in a deal valued at $1.8 billion.

Printing and fulfillment services provider Oliver Printing & Packaging has acquired DISC Graphics, a manufacturer of specialty packaging, to further strengthen its platform by bringing new markets, customers, capabilities and capacity.

Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood, South Carolina. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create 37 jobs.

TricorBraun, a global packaging leader, has acquired Pacific Bag, LLC, one of the largest independent U.S. distributors of flexible packaging.

US-based Globus Printing and Packaging has invested in Koenig & Bauer’s (KBA) Rapida 105 41-inch six-color UV press, as part of its efforts to expand its products operations.

Effective January 1, 2019, Michelman is pleased to extend its distribution agreement with Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, to Central Europe, Poland, and Turkey.

CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced today that it has acquired a UK direct-to-consumer online digital business for its Avery business.

DuPont Teijin Films today announced the launch of its new Mylar® Harvest Fresh rPET range of heat sealable polyester films with up to 50 percent post-consumer recycled rPET content.

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Infinite Packaging Group, Inc., a portfolio company of Svoboda Capital Partners LLC.

Taking into account the growing volume of the production and sales of corrugated cardboard and striving to ensure a more efficient management of corrugated cardboard production business

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to notify new food packaging regulations to curb the use of packaging materials that pose significant risk for public health.

AR Packaging Group AB has acquired all outstanding shares in Istragrafika, d.d., a producer of high quality folding carton products for the tobacco, food and consumer goods segments. Istragrafika, headquartered in Kanfanar, Croatia, has a workforce of approx. 160 employees.

Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today it has acquired Wulftec International, Inc. (“Wulftec”), the North American market leader and premier brand in fully and semi-automatic end-of-line stretch-wrapping equipment.

Mimaki USA, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced the availability of the 3M MCS Warranty on the company’s UCJV300 Series with LUS-200 inks.

Berlin Packaging, the world's leading supplier of plastic, glass and metal containers and closures, announced the opening of its newest mega-warehouse in Ontario, California.

Industrial packaging products and services provider Greif has agreed to acquire recycled paperboard and packaging solutions firm Caraustar Industries from H.I.G. Capital in a deal valued at around $1.8bn.

India-based specialty packaging firm Essel Propack has unveiled plans to invest $31.2m at its manufacturing facility in Danville of Virginia, US.

India-based Essel Propack, a global specialty packaging company serving the consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors, will invest $31.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia. The project is expected to create 45 new jobs.

Opening on 31st January 2019 at Coveris’ Rivendell site in Leeds, the new Pack Positive® Centre is an industry-first facility and academic partnership with Leeds Beckett University’s Retail Institute

IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, today announced the commercial launch of tissue paper production, following the completion of construction and equipment installation, the receipt of proper approvals, including wastewater discharge permit, from local authorities, and the success of trial production of its first tissue paper production line (the "PM8 Production Line").

Canada-based flexible packaging solutions provider Rootree has invested in HP Indigo 20000 digital press, as part of its efforts to expand its production operations.

Komori Corporation and Siegwerk launched their revolutionary high sensitivity K-Supply UV inks, setting new standards for consistent color print quality, versatility, hardness and eco-friendly performance.

Metal packaging firm ORG Technology has agreed to acquire Ball’s metal beverage packaging facilities in China in a deal valued at around $225m.

Akzo Nobel N.V. has signed and closed the acquisition of Swire Industrial Limited’s minority interest in the AkzoNobel Swire Paints (ANSP) joint venture. Having held the majority share in the decorative paints joint venture since 1989, AkzoNobel has now acquired full ownership.

Austrian packaging solutions firm Alpla has developed a new sustainable plastic packaging solution, known as EBM PET, which combines the benefits of extrusion blow molding (EBM) and PET.

Showa Denko, Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC), a consolidated subsidiary of SDK, and Carabao Group PCL (CBG), a leading beverage maker headquartered in Bangkok, jointly held a ceremony on December 6 for the completion of a new aluminum can factory owned and operated by Asia Can Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Mauser Packaging Solutions, a leading global supplier of industrial rigid packaging products and services, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the industrial container purchase, reconditioning and recycling assets currently owned by Incineration Recycling Services, Inc

Smurfit Kappa Group has significantly expanded its product range in France with the acquisition of Papcart, a specialist in offset printing and conversion of cardboard and corrugated board consumer packaging,

The UK Government has announced a funding of £60m to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging and reduce the impact of harmful plastics on the environment.

Custom digital label and sticker printer Lightning Labels has expanded offerings and capabilities to provide one-stop shopping for co-packer/fulfillment companies. Every product vertical, from vape and cannabis to food, beverage and personal care products, can find solutions that meet them at their level of need—turnkey to ad-hoc.

Pharmacy packaging and automation provider TCGRx, a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners, today announced the acquisition of Parata Systems.

PPG today announced that it will implement a 10 percent price increase on all of its industrial coatings products globally. The change will be effective Jan. 1, 2019, or as permissible by contract, and will apply to all industrial coatings end-use segments.

RPC Group Plc (RPC.L) said on Monday it had ended talks on a takeover with U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, leaving Apollo Global Management (APO.N) in the lead to buy Europe’s biggest plastics packager and sending its shares lower.

Electronics For Imaging, Inc is highlighting its complete and unrivalled portfolio of advanced corrugated packaging production technologies at this week’s All4Pack tradeshow in Paris, including the launch of new print modes for the EFI™ Nozomi C18000 – the ultra-high-speed, single-pass inkjet corrugated board press that is helping many of the world’s leading packaging companies thrive with high-graphic, direct-toboard digital printing. EFI’s exhibit in Hall 6, Stand L125 at the packaging event highlights the complete EFI portfolio of print and workflow solutions for advanced, integrated and automated corrugated production.

Orora Limited announced today that it has acquired Pollock Packaging (Pollock) for USD$80.5 million (approximately AUD$110 million). The acquisition represents a multiple of 8.7 times trailing earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA).

From 6 to 8 February 2019 MULTIVAC will be exhibiting at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2019 as a supplier of complete solutions for the food sector. In addition to packaging solutions, which contribute to extending the shelf life of fresh products, another major focus of the trade fair will be the presentation of sustainable packaging concepts and attractive labelling solutions for fruit and vegetables as well as snacks and fresh cut products of all types.

Memjet has announced that MGI Digital Technology, the leading French manufacturer of digital printing presses and finishing solutions, has integrated Memjet’s DuraLink printing technology into its new AlphaJET B1 Inkjet Printing and Embellishment Press.

Davis-Standard, LLC announced today that it has acquired Thermoforming Systems LLC (“TSL”) of Yakima, Washington. TSL (www.tslusa.biz) designs, manufacturers and markets leading-edge thermoforming equipment to the North American food packaging industry.

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging (“Nelipak”), a full-service global provider of custom thermoformed packaging that provides superior protection for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, has unveiled significant enhancements to its manufacturing facility in Humacao, Puerto Rico which will result in greater manufacturing capabilities and approximately 65 jobs.

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging for specialty food and healthcare markets, today announced the acquisition of Payson, Utah–based Temkin International.

DS Smith Tecnicarton has taken advantage of its presence at Hispack 2018 to present its Tower Rack, its latest innovation for the automotive sector. This is a project that simultaneously covers the needs of several areas of the supply chain: packaging, storage and supply line.

Catalent Pharma Solutions, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, today announced that work to expand its primary packaging capabilities at its clinical facility in Shanghai, China has reached the commissioning stage and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.

Technology group GEA is set to unveil latest industrial solutions and machine technology for the confectionery, snack and bakery industries.

Neos has selected Xaar’s 5601 printhead as a key component in its delivery of new print systems for several applications such as packaging and decor.

JASA, a Dutch-based company that specializes in weighing and packaging machines for fresh produce, is opening its U.S. branch in Richmond, Virginia.

U.S. boxboard monthly production in October 2018 decreased 3.9% when compared to October 2017 but increased 0.7% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

All American Label, a provider of pressure sensitive label printing solutions, has forayed into the packaging business by installing three machines from precision mechanical engineering firm Heidelberg.

Kendall Packaging, a provider of high-quality flexible packaging solutions, has installed a new laminator with cold seal technology. The combination coater/laminator is the latest in a series of technology investments that will expand the company’s product offering to meet unique packaging requirements.

UPM Raflatac, the global leader in sustainable pressure sensitive labeling solutions, is pleased to announce that its RafCycleTM recycling solution is now also available in Thailand. RafCycle services were launched in Bangkok on November 16, 2018 during an end-user event with an announcement of EcoBlue Limited being the first RafCycle partner in the area.

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announces the all-new third generation J Press 750S, available in North America by year-end, with an unsurpassed level of productivity from this inkjet press; generating 3,600 B2 sheets per hour, for both static and variable jobs, with a new maximum sheet size of 23” x 29.5” (585mm x 750mm).

EPac Flexible Packaging, a market leader in quick-turn, short to medium length run length production of flexible packaging, has announced that its next location will open in Austin, Texas in early 2019, with order taking now available.

Resource Label Group, LLC, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, today announced it has acquired Best Label Company (“Best Label”), broadening its west coast presence and leading position in the label and packaging industry.

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Howa Sangyo Co., Ltd. has completed a new building to extend its Narashino factory (Funabashi-shi, Chiba Prefecture), with the completion ceremony being held on November 6, 2018.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has completed the acquisition of 74% of the share capital of Medco Plast for Packing and Packaging Systems S.A.E. (Medco Plast) from Middle East Glass Manufacturing Co. S.A.E. (MEG) and the Samaha family. Following the acquisition, MEG will retain a 16% shareholding in Medco Plast, and the Samaha family 10%.

Owens-Illinois, Inc. announced that it has acquired a just over 49.7 percent interest in Empresas Comegua S.A. from Fabricación de Mà quinas, S.A. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: VITROA).

Huhtamaki is investing app. EUR 7 million in its fiber packaging operations in Russia to facilitate further growth. In addition to the fast-growing Russian market the operations in Ivanteevka, near Moscow, serve the neighboring countries of Belarus and Kazakhstan, as well as the Nordic market.

Eastman Kodak Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu Private Equity LLP, a leading private equity firm. After closing, the business will operate as a new standalone company which will develop, manufacture and sell flexographic products, including the flagship KODAK FLEXCEL NX System, to the packaging print segment.

Metrics Contract Services (Metrics), a division of Mayne Pharma Group Limited, is pleased to announce successful qualification of two commercial bottling lines for serialization at its new US$80 million oral solid dose commercial manufacturing site in Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

The Klingele Group has acquired all of the shares of the Gomà family in the Spanish Ondunova Group, a manufacturer of corrugated packaging in Catalonia.

UPM Raflatac is introducing a new solvent-free RX adhesive family for durable labeling applications. The RX family is made up of two high-tack products: RX15 for polar surfaces such as metal and glass, and RX18 for non-polar surfaces such as PP and PE plastics.

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA invests in the Israeli industrial digital printing company Velox Ltd., expanding its technology and investment portfolio in this area. The parties have agreed not to disclose the investment amount.

Reid Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Consolidated Container Company (CCC), has acquired Polybottle Group Limited and Humberline Packaging Inc. from ABC Group. With manufacturing facilities in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton, Polybottle and Humberline are leading manufacturers of plastic bottles for the food, beverage, automotive, and industrial and specialty chemical industries.

Stora Enso launches a new sustainable RFID tag technology called ECO™ by Stora Enso, designed for intelligent packaging functionalities in supply chain, retail and e-commerce applications. The technology enables paper-based RFID tags, providing a plastic-free and recyclable solution for packaging authentication.

One Equity Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that it has acquired the Alltub Group ("Alltub" or the "Company"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the aluminum producer Alcan, Alltub is a market leader in aluminum and laminate specialty packaging for the cosmetics, pharma, food and industrial end markets.

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation.

Welch Packaging has acquired Pierce Box and Paper Corporation (Pierce Box), a supplier of corrugated packaging and supplies located in Belvidere, Illinois. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Pierce Box’s product offerings include corrugated boxes as well as a range of packaging supplies, such as foam, pallets and film.

Reno De Medici S.p.A. announces the closing, finalized today, of the agreement with the German private equity fund Quantum Capital Partners for the 100% acquisition of Barcelona Cartonboard SAU, a Spanish company and ranked seventh in the coated cartonboard sector in Europe, following the announcement dated July 2, 2018 and the clearance obtained by the Antitrust Authorities.

Resource Label Group, LLC (“Resource Label”), a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, today announced that it has acquired Spectrum Label Corporation (“Spectrum Label”), a leading supplier of pressure sensitive labeling solutions for various segments including food, medical and pharmaceutical. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Fortis Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisitions of Premier Georgia Printing and Labels and Austin Label Company.

Cosmo Films, an Indian company that manufactures specialty films for flexible packaging, lamination and labeling applications as well as synthetic paper, has launched a metalized velvet lamination film for the luxury packaging segment.

Smurfit Kappa Group plc , one of the world's largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Fabrika Hartije d.o.o. Beograd (‘FHB’) paper mill and Avala Ada d.o.o. Beograd (‘Avala Ada’) corrugated plant, in Belgrade, for a consideration of €133 million (the ‘Transaction’) from Kappa Star Group.

Blue Label Digital Printing, a label printing company specializing in custom label manufacturing, plans on a $1-million expansion of its facility in Lancaster, Ohio. According to Columbus 2020, Blue Label Digital Printing reached capacity at its existing location in Lancaster and requires additional space for equipment to meet business and industry demands.

SeaCa Packaging, a company specializing in packaging owned by Seattle Tacoma Box Company, expanded to Greater Phoenix, Arizona, with the groundbreaking of a manufacturing plant in Surprise, Arizona.

Ox Industries has acquired Carthage Specialty Paperboard, Inc., located in Carthage, New York. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, as PaperAge reported.

Vetter is a leading solution provider of prefilled drug-delivery systems and a specialist for a wide range of packaging solutions. In addition to labelling, blister packing, cartoning as well as serialization, the company offers its customers further technically sophisticated packaging solutions such as the assembly of pens, auto-injectors and safety devices.

A company that focuses on engineering materials, along with manufacturing additives and surface coatings, Oerlikon completed its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility at 41144 Concept Drive in Plymouth Township, Michigan.

Colbert Packaging Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom folding cartons, labels, inserts and paperboard specialty products, today announced the installation of a second Brausse 1060ER die cutter in its production facility in Elkhart, Indiana. Colbert is the first U.S.-based packaging supplier to implement this latest Brausse equipment with blanking technology.

Unilever and Veolia today announced that they have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly work on emerging technologies that will help create a circular economy on plastics across various geographies, starting in India and Indonesia. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, just 14% of the plastic packaging used globally is collected for recycling after use, with 40% ending up in landfill and a third in fragile ecosystems.

KushCo Holdings, Inc., the parent company of innovative cannabis industry leaders such as Kush Supply Co., Kush Energy, The Hybrid Creative, and Koleto Packaging Solutions, which provide a range of services and products for the regulated cannabis, CBD and other related industries, today announced that it has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (“SPC”), a membership-based collaborative that is considered the leading voice on sustainable packaging solutions.

Schott, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass and packaging, is investing €20m to build a new glass tank at Indian manufacturing plant in Jambusar, Gujarat.

U.S. packaging papers shipments in September 2018 were up 5.7% compared to September 2017 and up 2.6% year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Memjet has established partnerships with Shanghai UPG International Trading (UP Group) and Liaoning Zheng Hong Basch.

Kite Packaging has introduced new low profile range of machines to allow for a swifter pallet wrapping operation.

Ring Container Technologies, a leader in the plastic container manufacturing industry, today announced the opening of a new plant in Louisville, Kentucky. Vincent Yuhouse will be the Louisville plant manager.

HP Inc today announced that ePac Flexible Packaging, the all-HP Indigo digital flexible packaging leader, is purchasing 20 HP Indigo 20000 digital presses to expand its business strategically throughout the US.

On the occasion of the Pack Expo in Chicago, Packsize first introduced to the public the new M1 ™ On Demand Packaging ® system, a robust and responsive technology characterized by speed, flexibility and reliability. Developed on the platform of the Pack Size Global Modular Architecture and built, and using the PackNet ® -Produktions- and optimization software, the M1 ™ system ultramodern On Demand Packaging offers ® functionality for packaging processes with the highest demands on the variety of carton types and sizes.

S-One Labels & Packaging has reached an agreement with Charter NEX Films to sell its flexible packaging barrier/sealant films in North America. These films complement S-OneLP’s current portfolio of flexible packaging print films by offering the option of a food-grade sealant film laminated to a polyester or polypropylene print film to make the final flexible package structure.

Elanders continues to develop its offer within supply chain and print & packaging and has initiated a collaboration with the Edelmann Group, a global German packaging company with operations in, for instance, China, India, Germany and the US.

StePac L.A. Ltd. launches Xflow™, a patented, functional, flowpack solution for blueberries as a cost-saving alternative to traditional preformed bulk packaging. Xflow meets market trends to reduce waste through the supply chain, save labor costs, and use leaner plastic packaging. The product will be showcased at the upcoming PMA Fresh Summit Expo in Orlando, October 19-20, stand #4054.

Automated Packaging Systems, the world leader in high-reliability bagging systems, has introduced two new Autobag® bag packaging systems with advanced engineering technology for flexibility and efficiency in large bag applications. The new Autobag® 600™ and Autobag® 650™ Wide Bagging Systems will accommodate a range of Autobag® bags-on-a-roll and bags-in-a-box material up to 16 inches wide by 27 inches long.

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and dissolving wood pulp, today announced the launch of its paperboard packaging line, with two premier boards, Proto and Spectro, during Pack Expo International.

Sonoco announced it is implementing a price increase for all EPS, EPP, PUR and refrigeration products in the United States and Mexico, effective on or before November 10, 2018. Prices will be increased between 6 percent and 10 percent based on the specific substrate.

Ball Corporation announced that it intends to cease production at the company's San Martino, Italy, facility at the end of December 2018 and only after due negotiation with the trade union. Customers currently supported by the San Martino beverage container plant will be supplied by other Ball facilities in Europe.

MPS has secured an order to build a mid-web EXL-Packaging 680 mm press for a North American customer.

Peachtree Packaging & Display, a brand caretaker that designs and manufacturers custom, semi-permanent/corrugated and permanent point of purchase (POP) and Direct to Consumer Graphic & Experiential Packaging™ solutions that generate brand exposure and drive revenue, has recently increased its capabilities with the acquisition of a Gopfert 5 Color Dual Die Cutting Press.

Septimatech is featuring three new packaging line changeover solutions and a sample of its full line of efficiency and productivity products at PACK EXPO International—October 14-17, McCormick Place, Chicago, Booth N-5742.

Sonoco today announced it is implementing a price increase for all rigid plastic packaging in the United States and Canada, effective November 5, 2018. Prices will be increased between 6 percent and 10 percent based on the specific resin substrate.

Krones, the world’s leading manufacturer of filling and packaging technology, has completed the acquisition of W.M. Sprinkman Corporation, Wisconsin, US. Founded in 1929, Sprinkman provides engineered food and beverage processing equipment, specializing in the dairy and brewing industries.

Canada-Based Evanesce Packaging Solutions, Inc. plans to locate its first large-scale production operations in Colleton County, South Carolina. The facility, which will manufacture compostable food service trays, represents a $70 million investment and is expected to create 368 new jobs over the next five years.

Mimaki USA, a global industry leader of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced the release of the new TS55-1800, a 76.3-inch, dye-sublimation transfer inkjet printer. The new model offers high-end features, such as low running costs, industry-leading productivity and unattended continuous printing.

INV Pack, exclusively distributed in North America by Matrix Packaging Machinery, a product brand of ProMach, introduces the MVA3 Pharma compact vertical form fill seal (VFFS) sachet packaging machine for mono doses of pharmaceuticals.

Smurfit Kappa’s Vitop company, leading producer of Bag-in-Box® taps and connectors, has launched an innovative new tap for high density products such as detergent, chemicals and oils.

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of M-TEK Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Modified Atmosphere Packing (MAP) systems. The company is based in Elgin, Ill., and has approximately $10 million in annual revenues.

Rohrer Corporation, a ShoreView portfolio company, has acquired Transparent Container.Headquartered in Addison, IL, Transparent Container, with more than 400 employees across six locations, is a leading designer and manufacturer of retail packaging solutions, including blister and club packaging, clamshells, and printed plastic and paperboard folding cartons.

In response to the positive reception of the initial product launch, Pregis LLC is adding new pink and black color options to its Inspyre protective packaging brand. The new colors join the initial “water blue” color offering to help enhance the customer experience and also provide visual support for cause marketing and/or charitable campaigns. Additionally, an even wider array of custom colors can be manufactured.

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, will invest $248.4 million in its manufacturing operations in Covington and Alleghany County, Virginia. The investment will come over five-year period.

Brenton, a product brand of ProMach, introduced today the brand’s next generation intermediate case packer, the Brenton M2000. The M2000, which replaces the top selling Brenton Mach 2, maintains the mechanical precision of the Mach 2 while adding updates to the electrics and esthetics that reduce the case packer’s footprint by 25 percent, shortens installation time, and creates an easy to operate machine. Brenton designed the M2000 for higher uptime by making changeover more repeatable.

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced the end of a year-long rebuild of Paper Machine 1 at Sappi's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine.

In its Print 18 booth 3529, Tecnau introduces the new Revolution 50 series for high - speed color inkjet printers, a family of products featuring top speeds up to 656 fpm/200 mpm, Internet-of-Things (IoT) compatibility, and media flexibility as required in today’s most demanding digital print environments.

At PRINT18 in Chicago, Ricoh and Color-Logic will collaborate to demonstrate how the latest Ricoh features--white toner and dynamic new neon colors on Ricoh 7200 presses--provide printers with the ability to show how digital printing outshines conventional processes.

IntraPac International Corporation (“IntraPac”), a designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions, announced today that it has acquired Quality Plastics, LLC (“Quality Plastics”), an Arizona-based manufacturer of custom extrusion blow molded plastic containers.

Epson today announced the Epson SurePress® L-6534VW digital label press. Joining the SurePress L-6034VW in the UV digital label press line, the SurePress L-6534VW will offer three print speed modes from 49 feet per minute to 162 feet per minute (fpm). Epson will be demonstrating the new SurePress L-6534VW, as well as the SurePress L-6034VW and L-4533AW and workflow automation solutions with Wasatch RIP, at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago from Sept. 25-27 at Epson's booth #5813.

Printing ink solutions provider Siegwerk has collaborated with Prismade Labs on interactive packaging innovations.

DS Smith Plastics, Extruded Products France announced today the launch of AkyPure™ - a new line of extruded polypropylene packaging for the pharmaceutical industry.

ID Technology, a ProMach product brand, will premiere the LSI-9135 wrap labeling system at this year’s Pack Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago October 14-17, 2018. Like other products in the 9000 Series, the LSI-9135 improves the simple efficiency of the LSI-9130 and applies labels to difficult-to-handle tapered containers.

JKG Group today announced the addition of new, high-demand product packaging capabilities at its manufacturing plant in Deerfield Beach, which serves businesses throughout Florida, the Southeast, and Latin America. The company has added new equipment for pouch packs, including sachet and sample packets for creams, serums, tablets, capsules and powders.

Aqua-Pak Industries Ltd., the nation's leading manufacturer of large expanded polystyrene (EPS) boxes for transportation of perishables, has agreed to acquire the shares of the Mansonville Plastics Group of Companies including Mansonville Plastics (B.C.) Limited, First Choice Manufacturing Ltd., and Korolite Engineered Panel Structures Ltd. through a subsidiary.

Today's competitive environment means that packaging design is acknowledged by brand owners as key to the success of any new product launch. Companies that develop and launch new products in the shortest time have a clear advantage in the marketplace.

ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, continues to expand its global footprint and flexible packaging product line with the acquisition of FLtècnics of Girona, Spain. ProMach’s relationship with the European horizontal form-fill-seal pouch provider began in 2014 when it began to sell and support FLtècnics products in the North American market.

Huhtamaki to expand, renovate paperboard foodservice packaging factory in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The turnkey contract includes a new building of around 15,000 square metres and the renovation of 2,700 square metres of existing premises. The planning and construction work will begin immediately, and the project will be completed in December 2019, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Prowell, a company belonging to Progroup AG based in Landau, is expanding with another corrugated sheet board plant in Germany. In order to be able to successfully cater for the continuing growth in the market and customer demands for reliable deliveries and quality products, what is now the eleventh corrugated sheet board plant is being constructed in Eisfeld/Thuringia, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

UK-based designer and producer of high-quality premium labels, The Label Makers, has expanded its luxury label offering with the implementation of technology solutions from MPS and AB Graphic (ABG).

In a fast paced and ever-changing world, one thing has remained constant: the importance of health and wellness. Based on recent research from Euromonitor and the Nutrition Business Journal, this trend isn’t going away, but rather expanding, with the global Nutraceutical market growing at an estimated rate of 6.5% CAGR.

Keystone Folding Box Co., a designer and cGMP manufacturer of paperboard packaging solutions, has developed a modified, customizable version of its Ecoslide-RX prescription blister package to address the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic. The updated Ecoslide-RX package is designed to limit dosages in an effort to curb overdoses while providing added benefits for safe dispensing.

Packaging leader Smurfit Kappa has launched the ‘Smurfit Kappa Better Planet Packaging’ initiative to open the future of sustainable packaging.

UPM Raflatac, one of the world's leading suppliers of self-adhesive label materials, has completed its acquisition of the assets of Seattle, Washington-based Converters Express, Inc.

De Jong Packaging Holding (DJV), the only independent corrugated manufacturer in the Netherlands, has completed the acquisition of Gaster Wellpappe and expands its production to Germany, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

INV Pack has introduced the MVA3 Pharma, a compact vertical form fill seal (VFFS) sachet packaging machine for mono doses of pharmaceuticals.

Cosmo Films, a global leader in speciality films for flexible packaging, lamination and labeling applications as well as synthetic paper introduces BOPP based heat resistant (HR) films.

TemperPacks ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle® widely recyclable certification, becoming the first EPS alternative to bear the industry standard recycling mark. The work to secure the well-known label represents TemperPack's commitment to offering companies shipping perishable goods in the food and life sciences industries fully curbside recyclable insulation solutions for their shipments with clear disposal instructions.

Iconex, a leading global provider of receipt and label solutions, and Armor, worldwide leader in coating TTR ribbons for barcode printing, today announced that they have entered into an agreement where Armor, headquartered in Nantes, France, with U.S. headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, will acquire Iconex Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR) Business and Intellectual Property (IP).

Comar, a leading designer and manufacturer of quality healthcare packaging products, introduces the new SecureCap® QuarterLoc™ child resistant closure, a one-piece push-and-turn bottle closure that requires only a quarter turn to apply or remove.

Cargill has invested over $10 million to install a state-of-the-art edible oil bottling line at its Sidney, Ohio crush and refinery facility. The line is the most efficient bottling technology of its kind, delivering an annual 75 percent capacity increase over previous lines.

Orora Limited today announced the acquisition of Texas based packaging distributor Bronco Packaging Corporation (Bronco) for a total consideration of up to USD$24 million (subject to customary completion processes) as part of the continued growth of the Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) business in North America.

Labelmaster has invested in Nilpeter press, as part of its efforts to expand its production operations.

With over 40 years of expertise in the continuous inkjet coding market, Videojet is pleased to launch our new Videojet 1580 CIJ printer. Designed with a focus on effortless marking and coding experience, the Videojet 1580 delivers lasting uptime during everyday operation, while minimizing operator errors and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Ahlstrom-Munksjö will invest EUR 21 million in its Coated Specialties business to improve capabilities and flexibility at its Jacarei plant in Brazil and better serve customers in South America with a broader offering.

US-based paper and packaging producer Green Bay Packaging has broken ground on a new paper mill in the state of Wisconsin. The company is investing $500m to construct the paper mill, which will replace its 71-year-old Green Bay paper mill.

Leading UK packaging supplier, Kite Packaging has expanded its efficiency boosting product range by introducing two new carton sealing machines.

In a marketplace first, Tecnau announces the availability of the Tecnau SheetFeeder™ BV roll feed system for up to 10 hours of non-stop cut sheet paper feeding to the Xerox® Brenva® HD Production Inkjet Press. Brenva is the first sheet-fed inkjet printer to offer a roll feed option.

Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue products, announces plans to close two sheet plants in Barrie (Jellco) and Peterborough, Ontario, as part of its ongoing efforts to reorganize and optimize its corrugated packaging platform in Ontario.

Berry Global Group, Inc., today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Laddawn, Inc., (“Laddawn”). Laddawn is a manufacturer of blown polyethylene bags and films with a unique-to-industry e-Commerce sales platform at www.Laddawn.com.

The BoxMaker, a provider of digitally printed packaging solutions, has invested in HP PageWide C500 press, in a bid to expand its products operations.

Stone Canyon Industries LLC, through its subsidiary, BWAY Holding Company, is pleased to announce the successful closing today of its previously announced purchase agreement to acquire the parent holding company of Industrial Container Services, LLC ("ICS"), a leading provider of container solutions, container services, and container management systems.

Continuing his commitment to re-invest in the latest equipment, Steve Baker has purchased 2 new ABG Digicon Series 3 finishers to increase capabilities and satisfy the increasing label printing demands of trade customers.

Scodix has announced the sale and installation of a Scodix Ultra2 Pro with foil press at Northern Ohio Printing (NOP), a full-service print shop, providing B2B services from their Cleveland headquartered operations.

Progroup starts construction of containerboard mill with an annual capacity of 750,000 tonnes in Germany. The plant owner and operator is the Landau (Rhineland Palatinate) based Progroup AG and at Sandersdorf-Brehna the Group is now building its third paper factory which will increase its total annual production of container board to 1.85 million tonnes.

Global pharma packaging specialist SCHOTT is once again expanding its production of prefillable polymer syringes. The company will invest a double-digit million-euro figure to add another 50 percent to its existing capacity. The new production lines will be installed at the company’s syringe competence center in St. Gallen, Switzerland, which has seen a steady capacity increase in recent years.

Antalis, a paper and packaging solutions provider, has announced plans to expand its regional network of packaging hubs across the UK.

Just two months after announcing the addition of a third HP Indigo 20000 digital printing press to its Madison, WI facility, ePac Flexible Packaging today announced the addition of a second press to its Chicago facility.

In 2017, Inline Plastics responded to consumer and market demand for convenient, smaller portion packaging that also offered multiple compartments for healthy food combinations.

Global Packaging Group has become the third largest label converter in the world. Since 2004, the All4Labels München GmbH production site has been offering its customers solutions for their packaging and printing needs, folding cartons, sleeves and also security technologies.

Resource Label Group, LLC (“Resource Label”), a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, today announced that it has acquired Paragon Label (“Paragon”), a leading supplier of labeling solutions for the premium wine segment.

Global contract packaging organisation (CPO), Tjoapack has launched a new postponement packaging service to help customers address supply chain challenges including variable demand and repackaging work.

Coveris has announced a new £1M investment plan at its linerless labels facility in Spalding which will see the manufacturer increase capacity by over 20% in order to meet growing demand for the sustainable pack format.

Packaging solutions provider Multivac is set to introduce new models of direct web printers for the R 2xx and R 5xx thermoforming packaging machines.

Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is introducing a packaging performance testing facility in its Grand Rapids, Michigan laboratory. The facility, which is the Company’s first packaging lab in North America to be accredited by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), provides end-to-end evaluation of product packages, from design to material assessment and sustainability.

Cooper Container II and Welch Packaging officials reportedly will make a significant investment to expand its operations in Lexington, Tennessee. The corrugated packaging producer and foam converting company will create approximately 40 jobs in Henderson County over the next 3 years.

Paper and packaging solutions distributor Antalis has opened a new smart packaging center at its headquarters in Coalville, North West Leicestershire, England

ITek Graphics has invested in EFI VUTEk HS125 Pro hybrid flatbed/roll inkjet press, in a bid to expand its production operations.

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Schlüter Print Pharma Packaging, a German-based supplier of a full range of leaflets and booklets.

Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP) has acquired Grand Traverse Container, Inc (GTC), as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Transcendia, a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications, today completed the acquisition of Precision Poly LLC. The acquisition broadens Transcendia’s material science expertise, industry leading service, and extensive technology platform in active packaging and engineered films for the food and beverage market.

Amcor Limited and Bemis Company, Inc. today announced that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Amcor will acquire Bemis in an all-stock combination.

UK-based flexible packaging manufacturer Ultimate Packaging has purchased a fourth Bobst 20SIX CS CI flexo press to boost its flexo printing business.

Axalta, a leading global company focused solely on coatings, will undertake a 30,000 square foot expansion of its production facility in Jacksonville, Texas.

WaveGrip, manufacturer of innovative beverage multi-packing solutions, has seen significant growth in its applicator machine installations on the back of recent investment in its manufacturing capability in both the UK and USA and the global demand for more sustainable multi-packing solutions.

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE is set to modernise the press section on its PM 5 with the installation of a shoe press.

Toshiba America Business Solutions today announces the availability of its print and apply labeling system developed in collaboration with Panther Industries. The affordable print and apply system combines Toshiba’s B-EX4T1 and B-EX4T2 thermal barcode printers with Panther Industries’ Shadow automated labeling product to power today’s supply chain and logistics applications.

Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today that on Friday, July 27, it completed the acquisition of Wilkerson Packaging Co., an Atlanta-based packaging and facility supplies distribution business established in 1982.

Austrian packaging solutions provider Alpla has agreed to purchase remaining stake in Greek company Argo for an undisclosed sum. At the end of 2015, Alpla acquired the Egyptian production site of Argo. The Greek site is said to be Alpla’s first production facility in the country.

Plastic containers and closures manufacturer Pretium Packaging has acquired US-based Cox Container for an undisclosed sum.

Wepoba Wellpappenfabrik had received a new folder gluer, whose tasks include satisfying the sustained demand from customers in the Internet mail-order retail business. This doubles the plant’s capacities in this segment to produce packagings with an automatic base, self-adhesive closure and tear tape.

A company that manufactures and designs specialty packaging for hazardous and low-level nuclear wastes, PacTec Inc. will make a $2.5 million capital investment to expand its manufacturing site in Clinton, Louisiana.

Be Green Packaging is providing new molded fiber packaging solutions to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, together with APK, are leading the way in taking the next step to increase the sustainable benefits of multilayer food packaging films. Beyond the primary function of reducing food waste, the products are now also recyclable via APK’s new recycling route.

Videojet Technologies, a provider of coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced a new 6230 thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) to help reduce flexible packaging coding errors.

Multivac has unveiled new paperboard solution, which offers various solutions to produce packaging from paper fibre based materials.

Smurfit Kappa worked with global transport provider Scania to replace some of the materials used in its supply chain with paper-based packaging solutions. The packaging leader was working with the ‘Scania Parts Logistics’ division which is responsible for the distribution of all Scania parts. Scania has a complex supply chain with many different sized products, some of which are particularly fragile.

Romaco has unveild new Promatic PCI 915 intermittent motion cartoner, which can be used for for the secondary packaging of blisters, sealed strips and bottles. The company said that it will exhibit the intermittent motion cartoner at the Healthcare Packaging expo, which will take place from 14 to 17 October in Chicago.

U.S. boxboard production in June 2018 increased 3.6% when compared to June 2017 and decreased 3.1% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Mid-America Display, the custom product display and signage division of St. Louis corrugated packaging provider Boxes, has purchased the EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass press for direct-to-board printing.

Coveris has launched a new sustainability strategy, which looks at smarter ways of enhancing recyclability and reducing waste in line with the UK's Plastics Pact 2025 targets.

Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test (OSAT) services, today announced it has partnered with Mentor to release Amkor’s SmartPackage™ Package Assembly Design Kit (PADK), the first in the industry to support Mentor’s High-Density Advanced Packaging (HDAP) design process and tools. Amkor’s award-winning High-Density Fan Out (HDFO) process can now be used in conjunction with Mentor’s software to deliver early, rapid and accurate verification results of advanced packages required for Internet-of-Things, automotive, high-speed communications, computing and artificial intelligence applications.

Toray Plastics (America) is set to present new packaging films at this year’s Pack Expo International event in Chicago, US.

UK-based packaging converter Kalas Packaging has purchased and installed a new digital folding carton printing line, featuring an HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press integrated with a TRESU iCoat 30000 flexo coater, for new web-to-print service.

Smyth Companies, a leader in the printing and packaging industry, invested $6.5 million in new equipment at its printing operation in the Town of Bedford, Virginia.

Rigid Containers completes Euro 8 million investment in Limerick, Ireland, and announces plans to increase workforce by 30% in the next two years. The announcement was made during the official opening of two major extensions and the launch of new state of the art conversion equipment.

GPA, a provider of substrate solutions for digital, offset and wide format printing, has introduced new Arcoprint uncoated papers that can be used with dry toner presses.

Propack, a provider of robotic packaging solutions, has introduced a new product delivery system called PSST/120.

Advance Packaging Corporation, an independent corrugated board manufacturer today announced they have made a $13,000,000 investment in a new state-of-the-art printing processing machine. The new technology, trademarked by Advance as BentLine Technology joins the company’s existing 20 plus machines.

Seiko Epson Corporation has completed construction work on a new factory at its Hirooka Office in Shiojiri, Japan, that started in the autumn of 2016.

Aliberico Food Packaging is providing recyclable Palco food containers, helping to reduce environmental impact

In a move to tap the emerging anti-counterfeiting segment of the packaging industry, New Delhi based Svam Packaging Industries has partnered with Japanese Packaging Giant- Toyo Aluminium K.K. to bring in advanced technology to tackle the menace of spurious drugs.

KHS USA has agreed to acquire the assets of US-based Scandia Packaging Machinery for an undisclosed sum

Ball Corporation announced that it will cease production at its beverage packaging plant in Cuiabá, Brazil. Customers currently supported by the Cuiabá plant will be supplied by other Ball facilities in Brazil.

Ecolean, a supplier of lightweight packaging solutions, has introduced two new aseptic filling machines for aseptic portion- and family-sized packages.

Irish corrugated packaging company Rigid Containers has completed €8m investment to expand its facility located in the Galvone Business Park, Limerick in a bid to boost production capacity.

At iba 2018 in Munich from 15 to 20 September MULTIVAC will be presenting a complete range of solutions for packing bread, bakery products, biscuits and snacks. In addition to two chamber machines, the exhibits will also include a compact thermoforming packaging machine and a traysealer.

With the launch of the e-commerce platform for sheetfed offset inks, the printing ink manufacturer is offering customers an optimal digital channel for simplified order processing and increased efficiency.

Bobst has showcased innovative process applications and machines performance at the Open Door hld in the Competence Center of Bobst Italia, in San Giorgio Monferrato, Italy.

Heidelberg has showcased its new Versafire EV and EP digital presses at its print media center in Atlanta, US.

Ulma Packaging has moved into new premises in Sheffield in the UK, as part of its efforts to meet the growing demand from the customers for its packaging solutions.

Mark Andy has co-hosted a special event with Esko at the latter's European headquarters in Warsaw, Poland for printing companies around Eastern Europe.

US-based CompanyBox has invested in a new HP PageWide C500 Press to produce digital post-print corrugated packaging.

RPC Promens Industrial is meeting growing demand for 10 litre industrial containers in a variety of markets with a choice of three designs that satisfy the needs of a many different applications.

Austrian plastics maker Borealis has introduced a sustainable packaging solution, which is produced by using post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.

The Sidel Evodeco Solutions, Available Either As A Modular, Multi-technology Or As Ded-Icated-Technology Equipment, Are Designed For Total Flexibility And Optimised For Un-matched Performance, To Meet Today’s Demands Within Labelling.

Nestlé Aiming at 100% Recyclable or Reusable Packaging by 2025

ProAmpac Completes Acquisition of Pactech Packaging

Constantia Flexibles invests in first digital printing machine for Pharma customers

Announcing Envi 96 Label From Monadnock

Koenig & Bauer Large Format Rapida 164 Eight-Color Supports Explosive Demand and Growth at Huston Patterson

Vision Systems Ltd To Become Part Of Protacon

Smurfit Kappa and HP bring first digital post-print corrugated press to Europe

TCGRx Announces the Acquisition Of ARxIUM’S Panasonic Fastpak Exp and Fastpak 71 Pouch Packaging Business

Tekni-Plex acquires Dunn Industries, expands extruded medical tubing portfolio

JKG Group Expands Product Packaging Services Market

ORBIS® Corporation Acquires Response Packaging

PCA Celebrates Groundbreaking for its New Box Plant

Coveris Holdings S.A. Announces Sale of Its Americas Business

Koenig & Bauer offers close-up insights into rotary die cutting

Agr International opens new packaging sales and service center in Mexico

Mark Andy Acquires Presstek

Crown Opens New Easy-Open Ends Facility In Hungary

Spanish firm Ducplast adds Esko Equinox for extended color gamut production

SPM Instrument Netherlands delivers online vibration monitoring with HD ENV to VPK Packaging Group

Valmet to supply a warp control system to Stora Enso Packaging's corrugated board plant in Ostroleka, Poland

Huhtamaki to strengthen its labeling business in India

Printpack secures silver technical innovation flexible packaging award

Sonoco to Acquire Highland Packaging Solutions

Duravant Acquires Key Technology

Kite Packaging focus on the benefits of recycling with a new range of innovative shredders

Cannabis Science Acquires Bottle It Inc.,

Clariant Launches Ecotain® In Personal Care At PCHI

Bosch to unveil duplex packaging solution for ground coffee manufacturers

Liqui-Box Wins Three Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards For Packaging Film Innovations

BEUMER Group launches a new class of line sorter at LogiMAT 2018, Stuttgart

Crown Invests In Capabilities Of Its Bevcan Graphics Studio

UK’s RPC Group to buy industrial and consumer packaging firm Nordfolien

DS Smith Plastics Introduces AkyPak™ Reusable & Foldable Bulk Containers

Huhtamäki opens revamped manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China

Leonard Green & Partners acquires US packaging machinery company ProMach

CCL Industries Signs Agreement to Acquire Treofan Americas

Scholle IPN Offers The First Bag-In-Box Fillers With 3-A Authorization

Key Technology Presents Specialized Iso-Flo® Vibratory Conveyor Designed For Integration With Metal Detector

PCI Completes Acquisition of Australia-based Pharmaceutical Packaging Professionals

Uflex produces first glitter printing rotogravure cylinder in India

Berlin Packaging Acquires Leading U.K. Packaging Supplier, H. Erben Ltd.

Liqui-Box installs new bag line at US global technology center

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury introduces recycled shrink sleeve

Kush Bottles Announces East Coast Expansion

Pregis acquires engineered foam manufacturer Rex Performance Products

Stratasys Expands Access to Affordable, Professional-Grade 3D Printing

Optomec Announces Dispense Industry’s First 20 Micron Resolution Printer for High Density Electronics Packaging

CCL Industries sales increase in 2017 fourth quarter

Nanjing Ziquan Installs Second Sidel Complete Hot Fill Pet Line

Eltete Group takes a stronger position in Central Europe with acquisition of Poland-based Packprofil

Hub Labels, Inc. celebrates addition of MPS EF press

Siegwerk announces price increases of packaging inks and varnishes in North and South America and Asia

SIG and ProLeiT Offer Comprehensive Solutions for the Smart Factory of Tomorrow

Mac Papers opens a new packaging brand a wide format demo center in Georgia

Comexi R2, the first European gravure press in South Korea

Schur Flexibles Group acquires manufacturers of premium packaging

Corrugated Synergies International invests in full ecosystem of EFI technologies

VPK Packaging to invest Euro 10 million to expand its Polish packaging division in Radomsko

Constantia Flexibles to expand production capacity in India

Metsä Board’s customers can now use the SFI on-product label in North America

Fabrinet revenue decreases in Announces second quarter fiscal year 2018

Gore unveils ImproJect plunger for sensitive biologics in pre-filled syringes

Ball to Build Beverage Can Plant in Paraguay, Expand Capacity in Argentina

Cosmo Films Commissions a New CPP line and a metalizer

Sonoco Implementing Price Increases for Paperboard Tubes and Cores

Zanders expands its Zanpack SBS cartons portfolio

Cascades Closes Sale Of New York Plant

Sabert Breaks Ground In Greenville, Texas

Coca-Cola European Partners to close two UK facilities

Vericool Signs Multi-Year Contract as Green Packaging Partner of Innovative Baby Food, Meal Delivery Service Raised Real

Caraustar announces price increase on paper tubes, cores and protective packaging products

Advantis to provide Amster-Can and other branded products in Colorado

Packaging company WestRock to buy smaller rival KapStone

Buyout firm Leonard Green nears deal to acquire Pro Mach

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury Announced Investment in new heat seal machine

Michelman opens new packaging incubator in India

Lindal opens new bag-on-valve application laboratory in France

Perlen Packaging to acquire Sekoya of Brazil

Plastech to buy 74.9% stake in Kautex

ULMA Packaging opens a new plant for its traysealing activity in Goribar (Oñati), Spain

Pregis Invests $1 Million In Blown Film Testing Lab To Assist Converters In Delivering Performance-oriented Materials

New service delivers for WaveGrip’s growing network of customers

Sacmi Packaging, stronger end-of-line performance with Robopac

CCL Industries Announces Bolt-on Transaction for its CCL Design Unit

DS Smith further invests in revolutionary digital printing technology

Tetra Pak pledges support for EU plastics strategy?

AWT Labels & Packaging Installs Mark Andy P Series 17? Press

Bericap Strengthens Its Leading Position With Product Innovations And Enlarged Global Presence

Greiner Packaging to exhibit health care solutions at Pharmapack 2018

New paper machine planned by VPK Packaging Group

Sun Chemical Introduces New SunCure Aspire UV Offset Inks for Luxury Folding Carton Applications

UPM Raflatac opens new slitting and distribution terminal in Santiago, Chile

Victory Packaging secures ISO 9001:2015 certification for North America locations

OptiGroup acquires packaging businesses in Romania and Finland

Market launch for Sappi's Fusion Uncoated Announced

ProAmpac Completes Acquisition of Bonita Pioneer Packaging Products

WestRock Completes Acquisition of Plymouth Packaging

Brookfield to buy 75% controlling stake in Schoeller Allibert

GEA closes acquisition of Vipoll

Xerox purchases IP portfolio for Thinfilm's printed rewriteable memory labels

Andritz to supply FRX shredder to Stora Enso in Poland

DS Smith Tecnicarton offers speed, customer integration and reactivity

STARFIRE Parent Coolants Plus Acquires Pennsylvania Blending and Packaging Facility

US firm OfficePro acquires Elkhorn Chemical & Packaging

TricorBraun Acquires Leading Healthcare Packaging Company

Oji to install new containerboard machine at Malaysian facility

Graphic Packaging Completes Combination with International Paper's North America Consumer Packaging Business

Huhtamaki to further improve its competitiveness in China

Royston Labels launches new glass labelling service

SCI Announces Recapitalization Of Its Packaging Subsidiary With A Minority Investment From Ontario Teachers', Canyon Capital, PSP Investments And Arcadia

Key Findings of the Produce Packaging Market in North America

OKI Europe Brings its Regional Businesses Together as One Entity

Mondi Group signs an agreement to acquire Powerflute

Qosmedix introduces Spout Pouch with tamper-evident screw cap

Driving innovative Automotive packaging with new plant in Poland

Tomra unveils new solution to separate single-layer PET trays from PET bottles

Crown Holdings Announces Acquisition of Signode Industrial Group Holdings

DS Smith Plastics’ Injection Moulded Products Introduces Stackabox™ Hybrid to their line of Bulk-Dispensing Containers

New EFI Fiery DFE adds advanced capabilities to Konica Minolta bizhub C759/C659 MFPs

Valmet to supply three moisturizer systems to SCG Packaging in Thailand

UK-based Contact Originators invests in Esko XPS Crystal for corrugate business

Industrial Container Services Acquires Dayton Industrial Drum

Bunzl acquires Lightning Packaging in the UK

A+F Automation + Fördertechnik with a new strong shareholder

Flint Group announces a global price increase for all Packaging Inks products

Fort Dearborn Company Enters into Agreement to Acquire NCL Graphic Specialties, Inc

Berlin Packaging Expands Stronghold in Western United States with Opening of New Facility in Fairfield, California

KHS to exhibit new compact and flexible systems at Anuga FoodTec 2018

Cherat Packaging commisioned it’s new universal paper sack line

Flexible packaging firm Takigawa to establish $46m manufacturing facility in US

WestRock Announces Agreements to Acquire Plymouth Packaging

Baldwin expands global platform with the acquisition of QuadTech, Inc.

New Jakarta Facility Supports Emerging Demand For Eco-Friendly Beverage Packaging Formats

Covestro introduces coating and adhesive raw materials with significantly lower monomer content

UPM Raflatac’s RafCycle® recycling solution expanding to China

Comexi and QuadTech collaborate on closed-loop color control for flexible packaging

GEA introduces new multi-functional system for beverage industry

Schumacher Packaging’s Breda plant triples its production area

Graphic Packaging International Upgrades Mill in Macon, Georgia

ONCAP Acquires IntraPac International from CI Capital Partners

Tetra Pak offers full customisation of heating solutions with industry-first modular portfolio

Green Bay Packaging plans to invest in a new containerboard machine

Flint Group announces the acquisition of Eston Chimica SRL in Italy

UK plastic manufacturer Gelpack restarts production under new ownership

Tetra Evero, the world's first aseptic carton bottle, makes its U.S. debut

Gateway Packaging uses Asahi AWP plates to improve equipment efficiency

Bellwyck and Faller Establish Joint Venture in Germany

Videojet Technologies launches new case coding printers

Flint Group opens new facility in Turkey for its Packaging Division

Wasdell Packaging to develop new pharmaceutical facility in Ireland

Constantia Flexibles to expand production capacity at Austrian pharma plant

Expansion of line expertise moves ahead rapidly

Wasdell Announce Ireland Facility

Idealliance certifies Océ VarioPrint i-series inkjet color digital press

Grand Rapids-based Praxis Packaging Announces Acquisition of New Jersey Corporation

Hungary’s Norma invests in Edale FL3 label and packaging printing press

Berlin Packaging expands Saint Louis distribution center with move to Hazelwood

MULTIVAC - For the optimum in freshness and shelf life

Haydale Graphene Industries files for new patent for its PATit anti counterfeiting technology in UK

Elif introduces new PE film for flexible packaging applications

N/Pack to distribute petainerKeg range in Brazil

Tonejet unveils new direct-to-can digital printing machine at InPrint

Rayonier Advanced Materials Completes Acquisition of Tembec

Flint Group introduces new in-mold label sheet-fed offset process ink

Mayr-Melnhof's divison MM Packaging acquired folding carton site in Bydgoszcz, Poland

DS Smith opens first Impact Centre in Iberia

API introduces new laminating adhesive system

TricorBraun Has Acquired Canadian-Based Taipak

Xaar prepares for full commercialization of 5601 printhead solution

Starlinger opens new recycling headquarters in Austria

Pact Group to buy Reynolds’ CSI Asia and GP Guangzho for $99m

SCA Packaging Obbola extends online monitoring in pulp mill with Intellinova Parallel EN

Huhtamaki invests in a new manufacturing facility in Hämeenlinna, Finland

Ardagh wins awards in metal packaging innovation

New Bobst flexo rotary die-cutter in Wellington, UK

Graphic Packaging Agrees to Acquire Seydaco Packaging Corp. and its Affiliates

Klöckner Pentaplast Introduces the Kp i.center in Spain

Coveris Completes Realignment into Four Strategic Business Units

PTT Global Chemical joins forces with Thai Union to develop packaging and packaging materials

Alpha Packaging buys Graham Packaging's Dutch blow molding facility

McLaren Packaging makes an exhibition of itself at Spirits Packaging Summit 2017

Nilpeter and Label Systems partner for success with The All New FA

Ball Wins British Aerosol Manufacturing Association Innovation Award for Tactile Can

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Site In Cuddalore, India Now Operational

DS Smith Plastics to showcase reusable packaging solutions at Empack Madrid

Transcontinental Inc. acquires Québec-based Les Industries Flexipak Inc.,

Honaz introduces new Maplejet ProDigit 70 printer with Xaar 502 printheads

Constantia Flexibles completes sale of Labels division to Multi-Color

Scanbuy, Kezzler partner to bring Internet of Packaging to SmartLabel

Graphic Packaging to acquire IP’s US consumer packaging business in mega deal

Coveris Rigid installs continuous compression moulding lines at German facility

Conitex Sonoco® Launches New Barrier Bag Product Line

Cascades Invests $ 21 Million to Increase Its Production Of Innovative And Eco-friendly Packaging For Fresh Foods

Heidelberg presents new Speedmaster XL 106-DD rotary die-cutter

TricorBraun Forms South American Joint Venture With Amfora Packaging

Paper manufacturer Europac reports profit rise 82%

Comexi expands presence and increases sales in CIS and Russia markets

Kite Packaging launchs new ‘stretch safe’ system

Dunapack Packaging boost its Romanian operations with new corrugated packaging plant

Frigoglass completes restructuring process

International Paper and Graphic Packaging Create Leading Consumer Packaging Platform

Sacmi, complete packaging solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2017

Worldwide Dispensers Develops A New Tamper Evident Screw Cap Adapter for Bag-in-Box

European aerosol production grows slightly in 2016

TricorBraun Names New President And CEO

Monadnock announcing Kona Label, Tag & Folding Box

ULMA Packaging launches the new system TIGHT-BAG for frozen product

DS Smith to buy Romanian packaging and paper business in $245 million deal

Gerresheimer to introduce new Gx ready-to-fill vials

UPM Raflatac introduces new labeling solutions for medical device and healthcare applications in CPhI

Xeikon Terminates Trillium Liquid Toner Program

Stora Enso Modernizes Data Management at the Edge with Rubrik

Nexeo Solutions and Yparex Sign New Distribution Agreement in Europe

Xerium Introduces Maximus Press Felt Technology Portfolio

Songwon commissions second thermoplastic urethane production line

Driving innovative Automotive packaging with new plant in Poland

DS Smith opens new specialty packaging plant in Kielce, Poland

Elanders makes additional acquisition in Asia

Systech International and Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. Partner to Deliver Brand Protection Solutions

Clariant Packaging Solutions Extend Shelf Life Of Oxygen- And Moisture-Sensitive Probiotics

Bosch launches new filling and closing machine

Rengo acquireds Sugii Kogyosho

AR Packaging to close plants in Moscow Russia, and Kauttua, Finland

Lifestyle Delivery Systems announces delivery of second generation packaging equipment

Bobst showcases narrow-web inline UV and water-based flexo presses

Skanem Interlabels India deploys Esko’s software tools

Domsjö Fabriker opens a new packageline for lignin

VPK Packaging Group invest in CorrBoard UK

Graphic Packaging Completes Acquisition of Spain-Based Norgraft Packaging, S.A.

KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. Expands its Packaging and Supply Business by Acquiring Premium Packaging Group

Südpack enters US market with Seville acquisition

Metsä Board exhibits new SkinCare gift box design at Luxe Pack 2017

Packaging Corporation of America Completes Acquisition of Sacramento Container Corporation

hubergroup launches C2C Silver-certified food packaging inks

NOVA Chemicals Debuts High-Performance Sealant Resins for Flexible Packaging

Kush Bottles Unveils New Product Packaging Design and Development Services

Ball to Reduce Capacity in U.S. Steel Food Packaging Business

Sun Chemical launches new digital coatings for packaging sector

Xeikon introduces four new digital label presses at Labelexpo Europe

Valmet's new scanner for converting lines lifts process control to a new level

Epson Introduces New SurePress L-4533AW Digital Label Press

ILC Dover to unveil new Xtrakt packaging system at Pack Expo

Tetra Pak Invests in State-of-the-Art Technology in Denton Factory

X-Rite and Canon Europe Collaborate to Deliver Enhanced Color Management for Canon imagePRESS Digital Color Presses

Tjoapack invests in bottle filling capacity in Netherlands

DS Smith Plastics Division invests in New Rigid Packaging Facility in North America

TricorBraun Acquires Pennsylvania-Based Packaging Supplier

Digital Design launches Evolution IV thermal inkjet printer

Crown Asia Pacific develops new lightweight beverage end

Evian opens first carbon-neutral bottling plant in France

WestRock to Build New Corrugated Packaging Plant in Brazil

Konica Minolta launches AccurioPress C6100 / C6085 colour digital production press series

Bobst to unveil new flexible packaging machine at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Smurfit Kappa delivers its 150th automatic web filling line machine

Evergreen Packaging Debuts Renewable Plus Cartons

Lecta Presents its New HM300 Adhesive For High-Speed Air-Blow Labelling

KBA to exhibit packaging print solutions at Bangkok event

Poland’s Primera invests in Mark Andy Digital One label press

KHS launches new InnoPET Plasmax machines for small bottlers and converters

Cascades inaugurates its Expanded Drummondville Packaging Plant

Richmond Containers to unveil new products at Luxury Packaging Show

Sealed Air to Acquire Asian Specialty Foam Business

Nestlé adds new recycling labels to US bottled water brands

Crown to construct new beverage can facility in Spain

Intertape Polymer Group Plans Manufacturing Plant in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Huhtamaki completed the acquisition of foodservice units in China

Alucaps invests in new Sacmi CCM64MB press

Menasha Corporation Announces Acquisition Of ARI Packaging

Packaging Partners opens two facilities in the Dominican Republic

BillerudKorsnas invests in cold chain packaging company Vericool

Pro Mach’s IPak to introduce new automatic tray former at Pack Expo event in US

Kingsmoor Packaging installs Atlas Copco’s GA90 VSD compressor

Foremost Graphics invests in KBA Rapida 106 sheetfed press

Rusken Packaging purchases Great Southern Industries

Label Technology installed PCMC’s new flexographic press at its facility in the US

ProAmpac acquires AB Packaging Group in the US

Brian Wirt joins Colordyne Technologies

Epson opens new inkjet printer facility in Philippines

Uflex unveils aseptic filling machine at PackEx India 2017

Greiner Packaging acquires the remaining shares in the Turkish joint venture

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd Announces Strategic Partnership with York Container Company

Rengo acquired 20% shares of Tarutani Packaging in Japan

Pohlig Packaging announces merger with Oliver Printing & Packaging

Ultimate Digital invests in HP Indigo 20000 digital press

Smurfit Kappa expands its European operations with acquisition in Russia

Japan’s Dainichiseika invests in KBA-Flexotecnica’s Evo XD CI flexo press

Packaging Corporation of America Announces Agreement to Acquire Sacramento Container Corporation

Metsa Boards Lidloc cup design selected as PPI Awards finalist

Pelican BioThermal to inaugurate its service center in Puerto Rico

Mirmar invests in additional Mark Andy presses

UPM Raflatac joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Parkside expands business operations in US and Australia

Ardagh Group to Launch New ‘Reveal Impact’ Two-Stage Thermochromic Solution

Krones AG Plans Training-Technology Center in Southeast Wisconsin

Kite Packaging launch innovative triangular postal tubes

Mpact opened liquid packaging recycling plant at its Springs paper mill in South Africa

Dantex to showcase Picojet Digital UV inkjet press at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Kite Packaging expand labels range

Sappi to showcase new silicone base papers and label papers at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Cascades Inc. to close its packaging plant in Maspeth, New York

Ardagh Direct Accelerates Growth with a New Napa Office to Better Service Wineries

Nadco Tapes & Labels selects Mark Andy’s Digital One label press

UPM Raflatac expands its presence in the United States by acquiring the assets of Texas-based Southwest Label Stock

Sanner expands production facility in Bensheim

Toyobo, Trias to establish two packaging JVs in Indonesia

Swanline launches PankaLux, PankaBrite boxboards

Midland Regional Printers to install Easymatrix die-cutter at Nottingham plant

Hayssen Flexible Systems introduces vertical form-fill-seal bagger

Ampacet inaugurates masterbatch production facility in Australia

Cascades Announces the Construction of A New Packaging Plant in New Jersey

Apex Digital Graphics To Showcase Konica Minolta Technology At IPEX

Georgia-Pacific Acquires PAX Corrugated Products

Bosch launches innovative cookie and cracker feeding and packaging system in North America

WestRock Acquires Hannapak

Packaging automation firm QuickPouch partners with Ginolis

Atlantic Packaging Opens Charlotte, North Carolina, Solution Center

NCLPS installs Colordyne Retrofit to meet customization demands

Essentra profit falls as unit integration woes continue

SunOpta Inc. Announces Exit from Flexible Re-Sealable Pouch Products

Durst to demonstrate new UV inkjet single pass printing press at Labelexpo

Stora Enso sees growth from packaging board investments

Anchor Thermoforming Plants – BRC “High Hygiene” Certified

Carolina Container acquires Dixie Reel & Box Company

Cott Announces Agreement to Sell Its Traditional Beverage Manufacturing Business to Refresco

Sonoco Completes Acquisition of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.

Rigid Group sold Rigid Charta to Beaucrest Packaging Solutions Ltd

Supremex further Diversifies in Growth Market with Acquisition of Stuart Packaging

Europac Develops A Box-Ice Bucket Made of Corrugated Cardboard

MPS and Green Bay Packaging open Demo & Applications Center

tna to exhibit ropac 5 case packer at pack expo Las Vegas 2017

Mondi and IUFRO partner on sustainable business strategies

UK’s BCQ invests in Duplo’s DC-746 integrated folding system

Nilpeter agrees to distribute Trojan2 digital label press

Fast Pak Packaging installs new Redline diecutter

Multi-Color nears deal to buy German packaging group Constantia

Domino to introduce new K600i White digital print module

Successful RosUpack marks Mondi’s growing business in Russia

KHS offers Siemens and Rockwell technology in packaging machines

Vanguard Packaging invests in HP Scitex 15500 corrugated press

Lollicup USA seals deal to begin building Rockwall, TX manufacturing plant

Marchesini Group launches the new Dumek brand into the American cosmetic packaging market

Allied Pacific Invests in the Nilpeter FA-4*

Cascades Flexible Packaging receives prestigious IFS PACsecure certification

Compac strengthens UK position with Xact partnership

Smurfit Kappa reaches new milestone with SupplySmart service

Graphic Packaging Completes Acquisition of Carton Craft Corporation

RPC Promens unveils new can for chemical industry

PolyOne Expands Color Portfolio with Acquisition of Mesa

Screen launches two new UV inkjet label presses

The Middleby Corporation Acquires CVP Systems

Flint Group launches XCURA EVO - the new generation UV LED Sheetfed Process Ink

Jindal Poly Films to buy Apeldoorn Flexible Packaging for €82.3m

Covestro opens new coextrusion facility at Dormagen site in Germany

Kite Packaging acquires Brooks Packaging

Cortec installs new machine for custom-made corrosion protection boxes

Klöckner Pentaplast Completes Acquisition of LINPAC Group

EyeC to showcase new inspection technology at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Huhtamaki to buy International Paper’s foodservice packaging operations in China

DS Smith opens new PackRight Centre in Kaarst, Germany

Nippon Paper Industries signs licensing agreement with Elopak AS

Rottneros develops eco-friendly food packaging and builds a new production line

DS Smith Plc Proposed Acquisition of Interstate Resources

Advantis to install Amstercan canning machine

Deufol opens next generation production facility in Czech Republic

Avery Dennison Completes Acquisition of Yongle Tape Company Ltd.

ALPLA acquires Italian company Propack Srl

Quantum Print and Packaging invests in Foliant equipment

Sonoco to Acquire Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.

Multi Packaging Solutions installed an Speedmaster XL 106 with 18 units at its Scottish site in East Kilbride

Golden West Packaging Group acquires 4 packaging companies and their co-owned sheet feeder plant

Kite Packaging launch ‘Do Not Stack’ cones

Constantia Flexibles Investment in new laminating technology in Russia

Industrial Inkjet starts new division in US

WestRock to Acquire Assets from Island Container Corp. and Combined Container Industries LLC

RPC Promens supplies custom-designed PET bottles for Scandic Food

Golden West Packaging Group LLC Acquires Four Independent Northern California Packaging Companies

PPG opens $49m paint and coatings facility in Lipetsk, Russia

Gov. Edwards And Mauser CEO Hans-peter Schaefer Announce Industrial Packaging Project in Ascension Parish

Bosch launches enhanced version of toploading collator

Berlinger Special AG to introduce new generation of anti-doping security bottles

Jokey Group Takes Over Treplas S.L.

Co-op’s 2020 Recycling Ambitions Bolstered By Coveris’ Innovative New Film Packaging

Intertape Polymer agrees to acquire Cantech

Sidel announces FDA Approval For Aseptic Combi Blow Fill Seal Filler

PA and Versatile Packaging form partnership in Irish market

Graphic Packaging Agrees to Acquire Carton Craft Corporation

Graco Supply Company has sold the assets of the Ball Ground aircraft sealant repackaging business to Royal Adhesives & Sealants, LLC.

Scholle IPN Opens Flexible Packaging Plant In Santiago, Chile

Mondi to exhibit paper-based bag solutions at RosUpack 2017

DS Smith Opens New PackRight Centre in Kaarst

Green Ox Pallet Technology partners with Edson Packaging to develop a corrugated pallet assembly machine

Highcon increases speed for Euclid finishing systems

Tekni-Plex announces $15 million investment in new China manufacturing facility

Spectra Packaging begins expansion work on UK manufacturing facility

American Packaging breaks ground on $170m manufacturing facility in New York

Essentra Plc Announced Divestment of Consumer Packaging Site in Bristol

WestRock Completes Acquisition of Multi Packaging Solutions

Fisher Container Completes Acquisition of Packaging Products Corporation in Partnership with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

Optel opens new manufacturing facilities in Brazil

Kite Packaging to expand headquarters in Coventry, UK

DS Smith to Acquire DPF Groupe