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Davis-Standard is pleased to report that participation at K2019 resulted in sales over $17 million USD. The new orders represent the full spectrum of Davis-Standard’s product lines, including orders for pipe and tube systems, blown...
H2 Equity Partners has announced that, subject to further advice and approvals, it has agreed to acquire Contiweb from American Industrial Partners, the New York-based private equity firm. Contiweb is a manufacturer of auxiliary equipment...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. a multinational environmental pollution abatement and energy solutions firm, announced that it has opened a new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. Ship & Shore China offers the same capabilities as...
“Our growth continued to be strong in the third quarter of 2019. Net sales increased 10 percent to EUR 855 million with the comparable net sales growth at 7 percent. In the emerging markets our...
The project forms part of the company’s strategic plan and has involved the construction of a new production building and the installation of machines for printing and laminating flexible packaging. With the increase in production...
Innovia Films and the German snack manufacturer, Wildcorn have worked together to produce a fully recyclable and sustainable pack for their Wildcorn organic popcorn range. Wildcorn founded 2016 in Berlin, produces a range of 100...
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will use its Booth 7816 at PRINTING United in Dallas, from Oct. 23-25, 2019 as the launchpad for the new Rho 2500 Series as well as...
GOpak, a new flexible packaging manufacturer, is using the HP Indigo 20000 digital press and EBeam curing technology to supply the growing demand for pouches, while delivering more sustainable products, including compostable and recyclable...
Stora Enso has completed the divestment announced on 25 July 2019 of its 60% equity stake in the Dawang Mill in China to its joint venture partner, Shandong Huatai Paper. The transaction will not have...
Stora Enso plans to make organisational changes in the Paper division following the Oulu Mill conversion at the end of 2020. The planned changes could result in a reduction of a maximum of 135 employees...
FILMtech Inc., an industry leader in metallized and barrier films, recently earned their Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS), Packaging Materials Certification with an AA rating in the High-Hygiene category. The BRCGS is a......
Wikoff Color co-hosted a Gelflex Open House in partnership with Comexi and Energy Systems, Inc. (ESI) last week at Comexi’s Girona, Spain location. The event centered on live demos of Gelflex, allowing attendees to see...
Durst will be featuring some of its newest, most innovative print technology and software at Printing United 2019, October 23-25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX. The P5 350, successor to...
The Legacy Awards Reception is an opportunity for the Chamber to pay tribute to outstanding members for their contributions to the Meadowlands business community. Every year, the Chamber selects its honorees based upon those who...
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its third quarter ending September 29, 2019. Third-quarter 2019 GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.91, compared with $0.72...
ProAmpac invites participants attending SupplySide West 2019 at the Mandalay Bay October 15-19, to visit its exhibit at Booth FiNA 2777 and learn how the flexible packaging leader can help visitors meet their sustainable packaging goals. “Many...
ProAmpac invites participants attending SupplySide West 2019 at the Mandalay Bay October 15-19, to visit its exhibit at Booth FiNA 2777 and learn how the flexible packaging leader can help visitors meet their sustainable packaging...
There is no such thing as retirement for an industry legend like Duane Smith. After 47 accomplished years, Smith recently announced he’ll be transitioning into a part-time role from his current position of process manager,...
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has chosen Durst large-format digital printers as “2019 Product of the Year” in their respective categories. The Durst Delta SPC 130 printer was selected as the industry’s best in...
Inovar Packaging Group, LLC (“Inovar”) has recently completed its acquisition of Flexo-Graphics (“FG”) in Butler, WI in partnership with Management. This is Inovar’s first platform company in the Midwest Region that adds to its...
John Peat has joined ePack UK as managing partner and managing director as the flexible packaging specialist expands its leadership team. The appointment has been announced ahead of the opening of the company’s first European...
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $.43 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2019, to shareholders of record as of November 8,...
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the most sustainable diversified global packaging companies, today announced that Lloyd M. Yates and Robert R. Hill, Jr., have been elected to its Board of Directors. “Lloyd is a recognized...
Polymer Packaging Inc. is jumping back into the extrusion business after more than a decade of absence. The Massillon-based flexible and protective packaging maker initially is spending more than $10 million on equipment and expects...
The Dow Chemical Company (“TDCC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) (“Dow”), announced today a full redemption of its 4.125% Notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) issued pursuant to an Indenture dated as...
Nelipak® Corporation, Inc. (“Nelipak”), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, announced today that Roger Prevot has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Prevot, who has...
Hudson-Sharp and Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), both part of Barry-Wehmiller, will be showcasing equipment at K2019 (hall 3, B16), held 16 to 23 October, 2019, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Hudson-Sharp joined PCMC as of October...
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has declared a dividend of 70 cents per share, payable December 13, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2019. This marks the 433rd consecutive dividend paid by the Company or...