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GPI Seeks New Packaging Ideas

MARIETTA, GA | Graphic Packaging Intl. (GPI) reports the launch of InnoGate, an open innovation portal for inventors, students, and vendors to share their

Menasha Wins 11 OMA Awards

NEENAH, WI | Menasha Packaging won 11 awards at the 53rd annual POPAI Outstanding Marketing at Retail Achievement (OMA) Awards Competition. Held during

AICC To Focus on Independents

ALEXANDRIA, VA | The Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters (www.aiccbox.org) adds new member categories as it focuses further on producers. The association

Sheeter Expansion

KOLKATA, INDIA | ITC Paperboard and Specialty Paper Div. operates what is said to be India's largest integrated pulping and paperboard manufacturing unit

Waste System Is Upgrade

Version 11 of the Scrap Trakker, a waste data collection and reporting system designed to help corrugated facilities take better control of waste, includes

Software Will Modify Parameters

Packmage packaging structural design software for corrugated and folding cartons features architecture said to combine the best of web technology with

Menasha Packaging Installs Flexo/Folder/Gluer

Menasha Packaging installs a four-color Isowa flexo/folder/gluer at its Lakeville, MN, plant with the capability to perform quick setup and fast run speeds and support customers with a lean supply chain and inventory control

Speaking Out Against Extended Producer Responsibility

Taking an active role in opposing a proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) resolution at the Chicopee City Hall in Chicopee, MA, on June 6, were Jeff Shinners, president of Pioneer Packaging and Kim Guarnaccia

AICC Expands To Focus on Independent Producers of Folding Cartons & Rigid Boxes

The Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters adds new member categories as it focuses further on "independent" producers. The association will have further relevance to independent producers of folding cartons and rigid boxes

Carton & Box Reporter

American Forest & Paper Assn., Washington, DC, reports total kraft paper shipments in March 2011 were 140,100 tons, an increase of 2.1% compared to March

Jogger Aerator Is Strong

The FLP Excalibur no-pit machine is described as strong, reliable, and long-lasting. Standard features include an automatic jogging feature; a push-button

Keller Crescent Adds Splicer

GREENSBORO, NC | Keller Crescent has installed an ECP splicer from Martin Automatic to provide nonstop unwinding to a new Muller Martini Alprinta offset

PPC Members Distribute Saplings

SPRINGFIELD, MA | Coinciding with the celebration of Earth Day in April, 18 member companies of the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) distributed more

Laser Levels Playing Field

The widespread use of digital printing has revolutionized the folding carton industry in terms of both processing speed and flexibility

Michelman Expands Corrugated Chemicals Distribution

Michelman announces that Corrugated Chemicals, headquartered in Knoxville, TN, is responsible for selling and distributing Michelman’s line of branded paper coatings in the Midwest, Central, South, Southeastern, and Eastern US

Safe-Slab™ Core Recycler(MD) - Blade Free Slabbing - an Appleton Mfg. Division Product

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