The Board of Directors of Billerud has appointed Ivar Vatne to Deputy CEO in addition to his current responsibilities as CFO. Deputy CEO is a newly created position reflecting the increased scope of the Billerud...

Michelman is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Chuck Xu to our Board of Directors. Chuck is Vice President and General Manager, Strategy and M&A, Electronics and Industrial Segment, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. We...

We continued to deliver strong business performance in the third quarter of 2022, despite continued volatile market conditions. Inflation remained high and affected our input costs, although early signs of easing were visible in some...

DuPont™ Artistri®, a global leader in digital inkjet inks with more than 30 years of innovation, has completed a capacity increase for the manufacturing of water-based pigment inkjet inks and dispersions at its plant in...

Global megatrends such as an increased awareness of sustainability, an accelerated focus on combatting climate change, and digitalisation underpin Stora Enso's business strategy and the demand for its renewable and eco-friendly products, both short and...

Stora Enso has decided to invest approximately EUR 1 billion to convert the remaining idle paper machine at the Group's Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line. The investment supports the...

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, has announced the mill located in Jay, ME will close in the first quarter of 2023. The mill employs approximately 230 people...

PC Flexible Packaging LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging, announces the acquisition of Kansas City, KS-based Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC. PPC, headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL, is a leader in printing and converting...

PAC Worldwide has announced the hiring of Thomas Parenteau as its new president. He will join the company immediately, working closely with the executive leadership team and current president Steve Foster, who is retiring at...

The world's third-largest flexible packaging manufacturer is investing more than EUR 80 million in its Constantia Teich facility in Austria. The key elements are a new rolling mill and another lacquering line, allowing the group...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the approval of a €400 million investment in a new paper machine at its flagship Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The investment forms...

Resource Label Group, LLC, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology, announced it has acquired MedLit Solutions, a leader in pharmaceutical packaging and printing solutions. With two locations, in Garner,...

Kamakshi SÜDPACK, a joint venture of packaging companies SÜDPACK and Kamakshi Flexiprints, has opened a production plant near Ahmedabad, India. Covering a total area of around 47,000m², the new Kamakshi SÜDPACK plant houses spaces for...

The former Editorial Director of Packaging Digest has died from brain cancer, and we remember his love of travel and great food, as well as his dedication to packaging journalism. If you knew John Wolfgang...

On 14 October 2022, the state-of-the-art Kamakshi SÜDPACK production plant near Ahmedabad opened with a festive ceremony. The new site is a key component of SÜDPACK’s internationalization strategy – as well as a strategic hub...

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), one of the largest label companies in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of Flexcoat’s label and lamination operations in Brazil. The closing of...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, is expanding its offering to include long run orders for brands of all sizes, while continuing to serve its SMB...

BillerudKorsnäs is simplifying its name to Billerud to cater to its international customers. As a leading supplier of virgin fiber-based paper and packaging materials, the name change is fully in line with the company’s strategy...

Miraclon announced the appointment of Evan Spinosa as its new Regional Commercial Director. In this role, he will lead the sales, service and business management teams in the United States and Canada. Based in Rochester,...

HP Inc. and ePac Flexible Packaging, the all-HP Indigo leader in digital flexible packaging, announced the purchase of 50 new HP Indigo digital presses to be deployed in existing and new sites around the world,...

Leading developer of inks and coatings for the Packaging and Label industries, Flint Group Packaging has announced the appointment of Terry Davis as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Flexible Packaging North America. To support the...

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, announced it is expanding its senior leadership roles, with Kevin Baudhuin adding the title of chairman in addition to his chief executive officer...

Resource Label Group, LLC, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, announced it has acquired Chicago-based Deco Flexible Packaging expanding its presence in the Midwest and...

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, has announced plans to restart a paper machine in the Chillicothe, Ohio facility. The company is investing $21 million to upgrade and...

David Newcorn is the new President of PMMI Media Group, taking over for Joe Angel, nearly 30 years after Angel co-founded the company. Newcorn joined PMMI Media Group in 1995 as staff editor of Packaging...

PAC Machinery announced the rebranding of its Rollbag® Bags and Materials business, previously known as Converting Technology Inc. (CTI), now PAC Machinery Bags and Materials. The rebranding is announced to coincide with PAC’s new website...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced the appointment of Ian Wilson to its Board of Directors. Currently, Wilson serves as Executive Vice President for...

Channeled Resources Group, a manufacturer of blank shipping labels, release liner, and a large global supplier of value-priced laminated papers and films, has announced that its Maraliner, WI, USA facility – the division focused on...