Press Releases

WestRock  a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, is making progress toward its science-based greenhouse gas targets by supporting the first of two Texas-based solar projects. WestRock set the stage by entering into virtual power purchase agreements with ENGIE North America a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A. and global leader in the net zero energy transition. Bernard Creek Solar, LLC, the first of two solar projects that are part of the VPPAs betwe

Graphic Packaging Holding Company will announce second quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, July 30th, with a call to discuss results at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed from the investors section of the Graphic Packaging website at https://investors.graphicpkg.com/. Participants may also listen via telephone by using the following dial-in number: +1 215-268-9905. Telephone participants should call in at l

Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings, proudly announces the inauguration of its state-of-the-art solar power park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on the occasion of World Environment Day 2024. This landmark project underscores Siegwerk’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, propelling the company closer to its ambitious goal of achieving 30% renewable energy consumption at its Bhiwadi Centre of Excellence (CoE) by the year 2025. This facility

With the clock continuing to wind down until London Packaging Week 2024 opens for business, organisers Easyfairs are reporting a 'significant ramping up' of visitor registrations. London Packaging Week, renowned as one of the premier exhibitions for sustainable and stylish packaging solutions worldwide, opened for registrations earlier than ever before, pointing to another stellar edition in the capital. The two-day event, which will take place on 11 & 12 Septe

American Packaging Corporation a leader in flexible packaging solutions, was presented two 2024 Excellence in Flexography awards by the Flexographic Technical Association.  The Excellence in Flexography Awards recognize exemplary package printing. Each of the hundreds of entries received every year is individually evaluated by a panel of judges on its degree of difficulty and level of execution. For the Excellence in Flexography for the Wide Web, Line, Film category, Kodiak Pea

Impress Communications, pioneers in sustainable printing and packaging solutions, recently landed four awards at the 2024 Printing Industries Association of Southern California Excellence Awards, including the Best of "Environmentally Sound" award. PIASC, the largest graphic arts trade organization in the United States, held its annual awards show at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, CA. It was here where Impress rose above industry competit

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, industrial products, and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Regional Distributors, Inc. The transaction represents the 88th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. David and Tracy Scalen founded Regional Distributors in 1994 and

For the first time, WPO functions will take place in Bangkok, during Propak Asia (June 12-15 – Bangkok – www.propakasia.com). It will be a very busy week for WPO (World Packaging Organisation – www.worldpackaging.org) counting with the participation of the Executive Team and Board Members from around the globe. Besides the WPO Board Meeting, on June 14, the WorldStar Award ceremony will also take place during the show (June 15), as well as other WPO activities - Executive Me

ReCover Louth, Coveris’ pioneering de-inking and recycling facility, has been selected as a finalist following the first round of judging in the Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards. This is the leading global competition for packaging sustainability with an international panel of expert judges that shines a light on developments making a tangible difference to sustainability in our industry. ReCover Louth is shortlisted in the ‘Driving the Circular Economy’ cate

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.  today announced that the Company successfully completed the repricing and upsizing of its $990 million senior secured Term Loan B due September 24, 2028 and the subsequent prepayment of its $690 million senior secured Term Loan B due February 4, 2026 This transaction reduced the interest rate margin applicable to the B-4 Term Loans by 75 basis points, from 3.25% to 2.50%, and removed the 11 basis point credit spread adjustment from the pricing structure o

Earthfirst® Films, a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of compostable films and laminations for packaging & industrial solutions, announces a transformed organizational structure designed to align with market dynamics and amplify external focus. Under the leadership of CEO Michael DuFrayne, the company is committed to advancing sustainability in packaging and industrial applications through its compostable film offering. Under Tim Harper's management as C

Packaging machinery and robotic automation specialist, RMGroup, will be using Hillhead 2024 to showcase an impressive line-up of fixed/mobile bag filling and palletising solutions, including bulk bag filling and material handling. RMGroup is exhibiting on stand A24 at the event, which takes place at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton on 25-27 June 2024. RMGroup’s latest mobile packaging system for aggregates will be central to their display. Contained within a 40ft shipping container, th

Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the most iconic FMCG brands in the world, DS Smith has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months in advance of its 2025 target . This marks a key sustainability milestone for one of the leading international suppliers of more sustainable packaging solutions. As of May 2024, DS Smith has replaced over 1.2 billion pieces of plastics across its international markets, surpassing the target 16 months ahead of schedule.

Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that Italian converter ACM Flexible Packaging, based in Cremosano near Milan, has partnered with Asahi Photoproducts to create a highly sustainable, Solvent FREE, prepress operation with flexographic plates that are capable of delivering high quality, cost-effective, short-run printing with faster turn times than the competition. This is enabled by using Asahi Photoproducts’ AWP CleanPrint wate

Creating a ‘best-in-class’ contaminant detection strategy requires understanding the respective strengths and limitations of food inspection technologies. X-ray and metal detection both have the same quality control goal – detecting contaminants. Both have a place on food production lines, and when used together, they can strengthen food safety. The decision to invest in X-ray or metal detection equipment on food processing lines is dependent upon a manufacturer&rs