DUBLIN–Smurfit Kappa, and WestRock have signed a definitive agreement to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. Combination will enhance Smurfit Kappa and WestRock’s existing offerings by creating the global “Go-To” packaging partner of choice and bringing together: Smurfit Kappa’s industry leading operational execution and innovation as a European leader in corrugated and … Continued
Universal agreement among analysts and market watchers indicates sustainability, e-commerce and more are all contributing to the gradual ascent of flexography’s folding carton application.
WestRock Co announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings, subject to customary purchase price allocations.
Wikoff Color Corp has elected Robert (“Bob”) Beckler as the sixth member of its Board of Directors.
MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) has announced Adam Kellogg’s appointment to senior account manager, upper Midwest, US.
[Editor’s Note: This article is republished from BoxScore Magazine, the official publication of AICC. It represents the first in a series designed to expand coverage of the corrugated marketplace via partnership between FTA and AICC, and their respective magazines. Collaboration between the memberships of both organizations is encouraged.] Whether you call them “factories of the … Continued
It seems that every week we are waking up to news of yet another merger or acquisition within the packaging industry. Over the course of 2018, we saw a wide variety of transactions ranging from the occasional blockbuster, such as Amcor’s long-rumored acquisition of Bemis, to the far more frequent product line tuck-in, such as … Continued
DORONA, PA—Apex International announced the additions of Pete Schwab and Kevin Glendon to the Apex North America technical sales team. Due to Apex’s significant growth in 2018, Apex North America is increasing its footprint in the industry by adding more technical personnel. As a global leader in anilox and glue sets, Apex was recently named … Continued
MIDLAND, MI—The Dow Chemical Company announced the winners of the 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation, which recognizes the packaging industry’s top achievements in innovative packaging designs, materials, technologies and processes. The highest honor, the Diamond Award, went to Procter & Gamble’s Air Assist, a breakthrough in performance and sustainability for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar packaging. The … Continued
SAN ANTONIO, TX—Consumer behavior is changing! Udo Panenka, Esko’s president, made the claim and outlined the impact on day one of EskoWorld 2018. “Action is required on the part of brand owners, premedia houses and packaging suppliers. Fundamental and elementary moves, once implemented, will allow practitioners to seize today’s unique opportunities.” In sharing the assessment … Continued
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