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Leading corrugated packaging manufacturer, Durham Box, has announced the appointment of Percy Sowden as the company's new general manager. With a background in engineering and manufacturing, Percy brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach to the role. His career began in engineering where he amassed over 25 years of experience in various engineering and project management positions. Percy's transition into the manufacturing sector came 12 years ago when h

Get ready for a groundbreaking convergence of innovation at the Smart Delivery Expo, set to take place on March 21-22, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). This two-day extravaganza is poised to redefine the landscape of the Delivery, Postal, Parcel, e-Commerce, Retail, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics & Supply Chain sectors in Asia. About the Event: The Smart Delivery Expo is a dynamic platform that brings together industr

Smart Delivery Vietnam, a leading exhibition dedicated to revolutionizing logistics and delivery operations, is set to take place on September 12-13, 2024, at Holiday Inn, HCMC, Vietnam. Smart Delivery Vietnam is poised to be a comprehensive showcase of the latest technologies, innovations, software, and solutions crucial for optimizing business operations in the postal, parcel, e-commerce, and retail industries. The event will cover every aspect, from warehousing and supply chain mana

It reduces ink and solvent consumption while simultaneously optimizing print quality – with its innovative SPQ technology for flexo printing, SÜDPACK al-ready offers potential carbon savings for package printing. The manufacturer has expanded the range of use for the innovative printing process to also in-clude rotogravure printing and now offers an alternative that is not only high-ly efficient, but also conserves resources. Using the technology for rotogravure printing

Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group, Yemen's largest private company, and packaging manufacturer Tetra Pak have begun their collaborative school milk initiative in Yemen, which was announced in May 2023 at a joint food security workshop co-hosted by HSA Group and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), entitled "Rethinking food crisis responses: the power of partnership to build resilient food systems in Yemen." Commenced on 20 November 2023, the pilot initi

Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer of Dow Inc., will participate in a fireside chat during the 2023 Citi Basic Materials Conference on Tuesday, November 28 at 11:45 a.m. ET. Dow invites investors to join the live webcast through its website. A replay and transcript will also be available following the event. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science experti

TC Transcontinental announced today that it will be phasing out operations at its Tomah (Wisconsin) packaging plant in anticipation of the complete closure of the facility in early February 2024. Operations will gradually be transferred to TC Transcontinental Packaging’s plants in Battle Creek (Michigan), Clinton (Missouri), Elgin (Illinois), Lenexa (Kansas) and Spartanburg (South Carolina) to ensure a smooth transition for customers and maintain high-quality service. “I

ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, and Prairie Farms, a well-known farmer-owned dairy cooperative, were awarded the 2023 QCS Purchasing Cooperative Collaboration Award for their continued collaborative efforts in developing a reusable cheese container and delivery system that prioritizes sustainable practices and product integrity. The QCS Best Collaboration Award is a prestigious honor that celebrates joint initiatives between a member and a supp

A breakthrough plastic recycling plant is set to open in Durham with a significant investment from Nestlé UK and Ireland. Impact Recycling will open the new facility to process hard-to-recycle flexible plastics, typically used in food packaging, into pellets which can be used to make new flexible products such as postbags and refuse bags. Nestlé has agreed to provide Impact Recycling with a £7 million loan to get its pioneering process off the ground an

Shorr Packaging Corporation – the industry's premium, award-winning distributor of packaging products, equipment, and services – is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis "Silver Badge," in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. This achievement recognizes Shorr's investment in environmental and social responsibility, along with the organization's ongoing efforts to create a positive global impact

Distribution center technology provider, Lucas Systems, announced today its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) on new research with potential significant environmental and commercial impact for the logistics industry. The research is focused on developing new and innovative ways to reduce distribution center and transportation waste by optimizing the way packing and packaging of multiple items in a single order is executed. The outcome of the research work could contr

Market-leading aluminium foil container manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has made a strategic move to expand its portfolio of products and ensure continued growth with the appointment of Rachel McKenna as product manager. Her role will support and drive the company's expansion into new product channels, as well as strengthen its existing business scope. Rachel has an impressive background in food production and packaging, with extensive experience gained from working with

Esko has announced a technology partnership with French startup Packitoo, with its market leading software ArtiosCAD, Automation Engine and Share & Approve integrated into the Packitoo HIPE web-to-pack solution. The move sees Esko’s world-favorite structural design software, workflow automation and approval viewer powering the workflows for users of the HIPE digital sales tool. “HIPE is a sales tool specifically dedicated to folding carton and corrugated pa

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, was named a recipient of the American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) 2023 Leadership in Sustainability Award for Water Management as part of its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Awards program. Sappi was recognized for its “Cloquet Mill Effluent TSS Reduction” project, designed to find a new chemical treatment program to redu

WestRock, a leader in sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A. and global leader in the net zero energy transition. The VPPAs are designed to add renewable energy to the U.S. energy grid and mark a step forward in WestRock’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agreements support two of ENGIE’s solar pr