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17 Sep 2020
BillerudKorsnäs has been ranked as the most sustainable enterprise to invest in, within the packaging sector, according to the recent ESG Risk Ratings conducted by Sustainalytics. For the Swedish company,…
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its August 2020 Containerboard Monthly report. Total containerboard production in August remained essentially flat (+0.4%) compared to August 2019. It was…
As a precursor to the upcoming ConneXion Virtual Trade Fair, JB Machinery has released a new website with modern functionality and enhanced content. “With today’s business atmosphere and the global…
Valmet and Metsä Board have signed an agreement on data-driven optimization of paper quality of the paper machine at Metsä Board’s Kemi mill. The machine produces premium quality white top…
16 Sep 2020
WestRock has been awarded the Supplier Diversity award from Conagra as part of their Supplier Excellence Awards. Conagra says that WestRock’s innovative packaging solutions and focus on D&I help them…
The recently announced partnership between HP and BW Papersystems could have some exciting implications for the board converting industry. Ted Samotis, Director of Go-To-Market for HP PageWide Industrial Corrugated, presented…
ACCCSA has announced the dates for its 2021 ExpoACCCSA convention and international exhibition. The convention will be held from July 13th through July 15th, 2021 in San Jose, Costa Rica….
Shaun Baker (pictured left) has joined W.H. Leary/Robatech Gluing Technology as Sales & Service Manager. With over 25 years’ experience in processing and packaging, most recently with labelling and sleeving…
Baysek Machine & Engineering Ltd, the UK division of Baysek Machines Inc, confirms they have employed Nathan Edwards as an Engineering Apprentice. Andrew Keighley, MD of Baysek UK says, “As…
15 Sep 2020
Supermarket giant Aldi is taking steps to ‘green’ its red meat, by rolling out cardboard packaging across its entire steak range in 890 UK stores. This change in packaging, which…
Romsey, Hampshire-based Talley have installed two digital cutting machines in their UK manufacturing facility this year, to further enhance production and increase capacity. The equipment was supplied by Zund. The…
WestRock announces Rajiv Banavali as Senior Vice President, Science and Innovation. In a newly created role, Banavali will expand the materials science capabilities for creating new products, processes and services…
14 Sep 2020
Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire PMP Group in Poland. The enterprise value of the acquisition is approximately €64m, plus a conditional and capped earn-out component. The acquisition…
Phillip Mack, Vice President of Young Shin USA, has announced the latest addition to the company’s comprehensive die-cutter product line – the fully-automatic SuperFeed series of pre-feeders. Designed to seamlessly…
JM Heaford has appointed a new agent for Colombia. Chemisolutions SAS has assumed responsibility for sales and support of Heaford mounters and proofers for the Colombian flexible packaging and corrugated industries….
Juan Pablo Perez Chavez, Chief Financial Officer for Smurfit Kappa Americas, has been elected as president of ACCCSA, the Association of Corrugators of the Caribbean, Central, and South America. Juan…
