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Graphic Packaging International has signed an agreement with JJM Packaging that will make the company’s award-winning Boardio™ paperboard canister available to brands and retailers across the U.S. and Canada for…

A verified study shows that Metsä Board paperboard can reduce carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. According to a recent life cycle assessment conducted by Metsä Board, switching…

Koenig & Bauer has confirmed that Cartamundi USA will be taking delivery of a new high-tech Koenig & Bauer Rapida sheetfed press in the fall of 2025. This critical investment…

Boxshop has confirmed, that together with Boxes and Packaging (Dumbarton), has passed its unannounced BRC audit, achieving the highest grade of AA+ standard. Customers also benefit from knowing that products…

James Cropper has confirmed that Paul Barber has joined as Managing Director of Paper & Packaging. Barber’s appointment comes in James Cropper’s 180th year of operation and follows the unification…

Stora Enso’s new consumer packaging board line at the Oulu site in Finland has started production ramp-up. The first customer deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2025. In…

Smurfit Westrock has confirmed the appointment of Carole L. Brown as an Independent Director to its Board. The company’s Board now comprises 15 members, with Brown also joining the Audit…

Dunapack Packaging has confirmed that it has broken ground at its Strasswalchen site, Austria. The company is investing €11.5m in a modern high-bay warehouse for semi-finished goods. Commissioning is planned…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the February 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report. Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February decreased 8% compared to February…

INX International has recently held an open house event, with invited guests touring its new flexographic and gravure manufacturing facility in Cabreuva, Brazil. Representatives from INX and parent company Sakata…

Following the aquisition of DOT2DOT SA, Van Genechten Packaging Group has confirmed the Management Team that will lead with three sites in Poland. Robert Kaczmarek is Managing Director, and Tomasz…

The Kolb Group is investing approximately €5m in the construction of a new training and continuing education centre at its headquarters in Memmingen, Germany. Completion is scheduled for the end…

TAPPI have confirmed that Tony Smurfit, Chief Executive Officer & President of Smurfit WestRock, has been named the TAPPI/PIMA Executive of the Year. “This prestigious recognition highlights Smurfit’s’s exceptional leadership,…

Printzells Confectionery AB, a small candy factory established in 1961, has partnered with Huhtamaki to transition from traditional plastic packaging to recyclable paper options. “Approximately 18 months ago, our team…

Xaar has confirmed the launch of Xaar Aquinox, a new solution for digitally printing corrugated board that delivers flexo quality on coated and unprimed boards. “Powered by ImagineX, the Xaar…

Koenig & Bauer have confirmed it has redesigned its website. “It’s packed with exciting updates to enhance your experience,” said the company. “We’ve given koenig-bauer.com a complete makeover, with a…