Cartons and boxes

Saica announces $110M plant in Anderson, IN

Saica Group will construct a corrugated manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana, beginning in May 2025. The facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2026, creating over 100 jobs and utilizing rail connectivity for paper roll delivery.

March 14, 2025

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Bio-based

Fedrigoni Invests in Papkot

Fedrigoni Group

The collaboration between Fedrigoni and Papkot aims to provide large-scale access to sustainable, plastic-free packaging alternatives for major consumer brands by leveraging Papkot's coating technology.

March 14, 2025

Digital Transformation

Connected Worker Solutions for Smart Manufacturing

Representatives from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provide insight to packaging and processing companies in need of smart manufacturing solutions.

March 13, 2025

Flexible packaging

ValorFlex Packaging Acquires Jet Packaging

ValorFlex Packaging

New flexible packaging firm ValorFlex Packaging expands capabilities with the acquisition of Jet Packaging Group, boosting its flexographic printing and lamination solutions.

March 13, 2025

Contract packaging

Camco Chemical Has a Formula for Success

In the heart of Northern Kentucky, just ten minutes south of Cincinnati, Camco Chemical has quietly grown into a powerhouse of contract chemical manufacturing.

March 13, 2025

Sustainability

SC Johnson’s Ocean Pollution Exhibit Explores the Paradox of Plastic

‘The Blue Paradox’ exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry immerses visitors in the global crisis of plastic pollution, while inspiring actionable change.

March 13, 2025

Workforce

The Carton Council Names New Executive Director

Carton Council of North America

Jordan Fengel set to lead efforts in expanding food and beverage carton recycling across North America, building on significant access growth and new facility developments.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Samara Ronkowitz Named Executive Vice President of Accurate Box Company

Accurate Box Company

A fourth-generation leader continues the legacy of a family-owned business.

March 12, 2025

Bio-based

Ingredion Invests $50 Million in Sustainable Packaging at Iowa Facility

Ingredion

The investment aims to expand production of specialty industrial starch for the packaging and papermaking industries at Ingredion Incorporated's Cedar Rapids facility.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Video: As Prospector Popcorn Scales Up, Leadership Eyes Automation At PACK EXPO Southeast

Baggers, conveyors, case packers, and sustainability-minded materials were among the points of interest for Elizabeth Gallo and Tara McGlynn at PACK EXPO Southeast. Prospector Popcorn's leadership talks about scaling operations around a unique workforce.

March 12, 2025

Contract packaging

Getting the Mix Right at EW Packaging

Contract manufacturer’s new Rotary Batch Mixer from Munson Machinery slashes cycle times, overages for dry product operation.

March 12, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Constantia Flexibles Acquires a Majority Stake in Aluflexpack AG

Constantia Flexibles

The integration of the businesses will expand Constantia Flexibles' range of packaging solutions.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Andrew Bollinger Becomes IPC Product Manager at Beckhoff USA

Beckhoff USA

Bollinger's experience in application engineering, business development, and product management has prepared him for the role.

March 12, 2025