Phoenix Challenge 2024 High School Winners Announced

CHARLOTTE, NC–The 2024 Phoenix Challenge High School Skill Competition is on the books. Thirty-four students made up 17 teams for the competition, marking impressive—near record setting–participation. This year’s High School Skills Competition winners (L-R, 1st-3rd place in photo) are: 1st Place – Noelle Hutchings & Kiersten Cole – Knox High School 2nd Place – Clare … Continued

Mother Parkers, Graphic Packaging Launch Sustainable Canister

ATLANTA, GA–Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee one of North America’s leading coffee and tea companies and the largest supplier of private label coffee and tea, has invested in new production capability to provide a new, more sustainable packaging option for coffee formats. The Boardio paperboard canister, provided by a world leader in sustainable consumer packaging, … Continued

INX Promotes DeFrancesco, Follosso, Hill to VP

SCHAUMBURG, IL–The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co has approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. Anthony De Francesco (L), Alex Folloso, and Kim Hill (R) have a combined 50-+ years of experience, and have led their teams to new levels of innovation, productivity, and industry excellence. A … Continued

A&V Promotes Thomas to National Sales Manager

BRYAN, OH–Anderson & Vreeland, a prominent manufacturer and distributor has promoted Tyler Thomas to national sales manager– U.S.  After serving as a technical sales representative at Provident LLC, Tyler joined Anderson & Vreeland as the Eastern Sales Team’s regional manager. Then after the formation of the Polymer Business Development Team in late 2023, Thomas began … Continued

Boettcher Marks 20 Years at FLXON, 40 Years in Print

CHARLOTTE, NC–Industry veteran Steve Boettcher was recently honored for his 40 years of exceptional industry contributions and achievements, coinciding with his 20th anniversary as the Technical Services Manager at FLXON. Forty years ago, Boettcher began his career in printing along Highway 41 in his native Wisconsin. For the next two decades, he worked his way … Continued

FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024: A Priceless Opportunity

Just weeks out from FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024 printer registrations are exceeding expectations with early reservations doubling the pace of one year ago. At the same time, converter interest is surpassing patterns established over the past five years. First-time attendee numbers are climbing Seasoned veterans are readying their return Some are prepping for what’s become … Continued

RLG Buys Labelcraft, Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Packaging

FRANKLIN, TN–Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, durable labels, and RFID/NFC technology, has acquired Labelcraft—adding two plants, Dallas, TX; and Toronto, Canada to its roster. Labelcraft is RLG’s 31st acquisition in recent years. RLG is multi-site FTA member. Since … Continued