Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Welch Packaging Joins Forces with Phoenix/PackagingWelch Packaging Group, Inc. has confirmed its merger with Phoenix/Packaging of Mount Joy, PA. Specific terms of this agreement were not disclosed.
Article1 min read Sep 25, 2025AF&PA Releases August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report on September 17.
Article2 min read Sep 25, 2025Saica Flex Wigan Gains Zero to Landfill CertificateThe Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving an impressive 99.82% waste diversion rate in the audit.
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for pulp and paper professionals seeking advanced insights and industry benchmarking. Individual documents cost $38 for members versus $57 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by continuously updated web-based individual or company licenses, providing always-current documentation access. Plant managers and R&D leads can leverage these standards for process optimization, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership development. Company licenses offer cost-effective team access, while participation in Standard Specific Interest Groups enables professional networking and industry influence.
Article2 min read Sep 4, 2025Greif Cites Progress of Business Reorganization, Cost CuttingPackaging Dive reports that Executives on the fiscal Q3 earnings call Thursday also shared updated timing on two major divestiture closings, with one coming slightly ahead of projections and the other slightly later.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025AF&PA Releases July 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report on August 18.
Article5 min read Jul 23, 2025Private vs. Public: How US Tissue Capacity Is ShiftingPrivate companies have steadily grown their share of the market, eventually rivaling and even surpassing their public counterparts.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025Rand-Whitney Highlights Hidden Costs of Damaged ProductsDelivering products in perfect condition is critical, but for many brands, damaged goods remain a costly reality. In a recent release, Rand-Whitney examines the often-overlooked impacts of product damage and how strategic packaging choices can mitigate them.
Article2 min read May 15, 2025SupplyOne Acquires The BoxMakerSupplyOne, Inc., a value-added North American packaging distributor with custom converting capabilities, is adding digital printing to its offering of packaging solutions with the acquisition of The BoxMaker.
Article1 min read Mar 27, 2025AF&PA Releases February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Increased 4% in January 2025The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the January 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January increased 4% compared to January 2024.
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Water-based adhesive penetration into paperboard and coated paperboard, TAPPI Journal January 2025Application: The penetration of water-based adhesives into paperboard is important to understand in the converting of coated paper
Article1 min read Nov 21, 2024Evaluation of folding effects on coating damage, TAPPI Journal November 2024Application: This method advances the development of coating for paperboard applications by improving the transfer of results and kno
Article1 min read Nov 21, 2024Mondi Launches IntegoBag: A Sustainable Solution for the Construction IndustryIntegoBag serves as an alternative to traditional paper bags that use a separate film barrier. By integrating barrier coatings directly into the bag, Mondi’s IntegoBag simplifies recycling while effectively transporting building materials and extending product shelf life.
Article1 min read Aug 23, 2024Editorial: Transform presentations to TAPPI Journal research papers by following basic steps, TAPPI Journal August 2024Turning a scientific presentation into a TAPPI Journal paper involves tailoring the content and structure to fit the expectations of a written scie
Article1 min read May 2, 2024AF&PA Releases Q1 2024 Containerboard Quarterly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q1 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report.
Article4 min read Aug 25, 2023The Conversion of Corra Gator-Boardy - Fourth InstallmentPart 4: The Creaser/Slotter Section
Article3 min read Jul 25, 2023The Conversion of Corra Gator-Boardy - Third InstallmentRide along with Corra in a series of six mini-adventures on her way from a flat corrugated board to an amazing, corrugated container. In this issue: Die Cutting Section
Article1 min read May 1, 2023Black liquor evaporators upgrade — How many effects?, TAPPI Journal April 2023Author: James Cantrell and Jim StrakaJames Cantrell and Jim Straka ABSTRACT: Black liquor evaporation is generall
Article1 min read Mar 1, 2023An analytical approach to assess the interrelation of surface properties and softness of tissue paper, TAPPI Journal February 2023Application: Readers may use this information to understand the complexity of tissue surfaces and the need for appropriate charact
Podcast00:43:42 Oct 19, 2021Better Together: 2021 SuperCorrExpo LIVE! Part 1Industry veterans Jan O'Leary interviews four corrugated packaging innovators at Super Core Expo 2021, exploring breakthrough technologies that optimize costs and maximize efficiency. Featured guests discuss Quantum Inc's customer-obsessed ink systems, Mitsubishi's augmented reality training solutions, Tilia Labs' AI-powered production optimization software, and PCA's Dr. Ben Frank shares research insights that earned him the prestigious Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal. This episode delivers advanced technical insights, benchmarking opportunities, and leadership development perspectives essential for mid-career professionals seeking to stay competitive in the evolving corrugated industry while proving ROI to stakeholders.
