CCE International, InPrint Munich and ICE Europe draw to a successful close

From 14 – 16 March ICE Europe, CCE International, and InPrint Munich took place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, offering attendees three full days of flourishing business opportunities, ranging from bespoke product sourcing, industry-specific educational forums, all the way to networking and investment opportunities. Throughout the shows, a total of 6,944 trade visitors […]

SCA puts into operation new kraftliner machine at Obbola paper mill in Sweden

The world’s largest machine for the production of kraftliner has entered service in Obbola plant in Västerbotten, Sweden. This major project has been completed ahead of schedule and within budget, significantly increasing opportunities to produce packaging materials that replace plastic.

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Andritz to supply beverage carton recycling line to Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper in Vietnam

International technology group Andritz has received an order from Tetra Pak South East Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore, to deliver a new system for recycling of Used Beverage Cartons (UBC). It will be installed in a board production mill of Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co., Ltd, located in Ben Cat Town, Binh Duong Province, […]

WestRock’s Covington Mill announces position changes

WestRock’s Alleghany Highlands Operations announces position changes that were internally announced in May and June 2022.

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Ashtonne Celebrates OUR 15th Anniversary of Providing Custom Designed Packaging Solutions

In July of 2007, Chad Honaker and Dan Schlitt started Ashtonne Packaging with a vision to help companies with their packaging and displays. As we look back, there were many important things that happened in 2007.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Catzen – a businessman, kayaker and windsurfing enthusiast – dies at 94

Robert “Bob” Catzen, a businessman and construction manager who was an enthusiastic windsurfer and kayaker, died of congestive heart failure March 11 at Roland Park Place. The former Bolton Hill resident was 94.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Hortense Bowman Catzen, a homemaker, and Bertram Harry Catzen, who owned the Baltimore […]

Michelman Earns 2023 EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating and Ranks In Top 96th Percentile

Michelman is proud to announce that it has earned an EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability. Michelman ranks in the top 96th percentile of 100,000+ companies that have been evaluated across more than 200 industries and 175 countries.EcoVadis was founded in 2007 and has, according to its website, grown to become “the world’s largest and […]

Baumüller aims for optimised and sustainable packaging processes with upcoming automated solutions

Baumüller will display its intelligent drive and automation solutions set to facilitate sustainable and resource-efficient processes for the packaging industry – including energy monitoring and machine simulation software, water-cooled servo motors, and a new generation of servo controllers – at interpack 2023.

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Lenovo continues its mission to become more environmentally friendly

The ThinkPad Z-series Plastic Free Packaging by Lenovo’s Design Innovation Team represents a new step in the brand’s stance on sustainability, creating a new line of packaging that is plastic-free and compostable, without sacrificing on its aesthetic appearance.

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Walmart lays off hundreds of workers at e-commerce facilities

Walmart has “adjusted staffing levels” at fulfillment centers “in select markets,” a company spokesperson said by email.

The layoffs number in the hundreds. At minimum, the retail giant is laying off 201 workers at a facility in Pedricktown, New Jersey, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

Other facilities affected […]