Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Navigating Sustainability: How Flexible Packaging Leaders Are Tackling 2030 GoalsJoin the discussion with subject matter experts from across the flexible packaging industry at the TAPPI FlexPack PLACE Conference
Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Welch Packaging Celebrates 40-Year Career of Retiring Associate Dave MillerWelch Packaging is proud to celebrate the remarkable career of Dave Miller, who is retiring this week after 40 years of dedicated service. Miller was one of the company’s earliest eight employees when Welch Packaging was founded in 1985—five of whom continue to serve the organization today.
Article5 min read Feb 12, 2026Paperboard Packaging Council Announces New President and Board ChairThe Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) enters 2026 with renewed focus and momentum, announcing new leadership while preparing to honor a longtime industry champion at its upcoming Spring Outlook & Strategies Conference in Louisville, KY, from March 25-27, 2026.
Article1 min read Dec 11, 2025Paperboard Packaging Council Elects Hilda S. Murray of TPC Printing & Packaging as New Board ChairPPC is pleased to announce the election of Hilda S. Murray, Executive Vice President and Owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
Article1 min read Dec 11, 2025DS Smith Announces the Appointment of James Lomax as New Managing Director for UK and Ireland PackagingDS Smith, an International Paper company and leading global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions, announces the appointment of James Lomax as the new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Packaging, taking over from Paul Clarke effective 1st December 2025.
Article2 min read Oct 16, 2025BW Packaging Integrates its BW Filling & Closing, BW Flexible Systems and BW Integrated Systems Divisions Into a Single OrganizationBW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, is excited to announce that, effective immediately, the company will operate as a single, unified organization under the BW Packaging brand, transitioning from its three business units (BW Flexible Systems, BW Filling & Closing and BW Integrated Systems) to one focused, product line-oriented business.
Article1 min read Oct 14, 2025Cascades Unveils Bronzes in Honor of Cascades Co-founders Laurent and Alain LemaireCompany recognizes the extraordinary contribution of Lemaire’s to its success
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025TAPPI OTW: Safe, Sustainable Packaging for a Plastic-free and PFAS-free Future Conner Industries Appoints Kevin Kenjarski as Chief Revenue Officer Conner Industries, Inc., the leading provider of industrial packaging solutions (wood, foam, corrugate, and plastics), lumber, industrial wood crates, and pallets, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kenjarski as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)Learn more...
Article2 min read Sep 18, 2025Sonoco to Sell Temperature-Assured Packaging Business to Arsenal Capital PartnersSonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ThermoSafe business unit (“ThermoSafe”), which is one of the leading providers of temperature-assured packaging, to Arsenal Capital Partners (“Arsenal”), a leading private equity investment firm that specializes in building market-leading industrial growth and healthcare companies, for a total purchase price of up to $725 million.
Article1 min read Sep 4, 2025Jarkko Tuominen Appointed CEO of Paptic Ltd Paptic Ltd has appointed Jarkko Tuominen as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2025. Tuomas Mustonen will continue as CEO until the commencement of the new CEO’s tenure, which is expected to start by the end of the year.
Article2 min read Sep 4, 2025Silgan, International Paper Upgraded at Bank of America on Valuation, PricingSeeking Alpha reports that Bank of America Securities raised its ratings on Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) to Buy from Neutral, citing attractive valuations and stronger-than-expected containerboard pricing that could offset operational headwinds.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Nefab Group Acquires Nordic Heavy Duty Corrugated Packaging Producer FARUSA EmballageNefab Group, through its subsidiary Nefab Denmark, has acquired privately owned FARUSA Emballage, a leading manufacturer in the Nordic region of heavy duty corrugated cardboard packaging.
Article2 min read Aug 28, 2025Election for TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Council Open Through September 5, 2025Voting is open through September 5 for two Member-at-Large positions on TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Council. Your vote helps shape the strategic direction of the industry.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025CPC Members-at-Large Election Now OpenThe Corrugated Packaging Council (CPC) has officially opened the election for two Members-at-Large.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025Metsä Board Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Rating AgainMetsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has once again achieved the highest Platinum level in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The company has achieved the highest level rating every year since 2017.
Article4 min read Aug 7, 2025International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2025 ResultsInternational Paper reported second quarter 2025 net earnings (loss) of $75 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, and adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $105 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Second quarter 2025 net sales were $6.8 billion.
Article1 min read Jul 31, 2025Pratt Industries Achieves Record-Breaking HP PageWide PerformancePalo Alto, California-based HP congratulated its customer, Pratt Industries, for setting a new benchmark within the HP PageWide install base. In six months, their new HP PageWide T1195i Press has not only become fully operational but has also surged to become the most productive HP PageWide press across HP’s global install base.
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Smurfit Westrock Wraps Up Prestigious Legrand Innovation AwardSmurfit Westrock has further demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and innovation by securing an award at Legrand’s Innovation Awards, run by the international electrical and digital infrastructure specialist.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025Huhtamaki Announces Change in Global Executive TeamJohan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities. Johan will continue with Huhtamaki to help ensure a smooth transition by the end of this year. His successor will be announced in due course.
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025Green Bay Packaging Announces Leadership Transition as EVP Bryan Hollenbach Plans RetirementGreen Bay Packaging (GBP) has announced that Bryan Hollenbach, Executive Vice President (EVP), will retire on August 31, 2025. Matt Szymanski, who is currently the Vice President of Mill Operations, will be promoted to EVP and will succeed Hollenbach in this role.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025Sebastian Bartels Named Director General of FBCAThe Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has appointed sustainability leader Sebastian Bartels as its new Director General, marking a strategic milestone as the organization expands its global mission to support low-carbon and circular packaging systems.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025Krafft is New COO for Klingele Paper & Packaging GroupAndreas Krafft has been appointed to Klingele Paper & Packaging Group‘s management team as the new COO for the Packaging division. In his position as COO and member of the management team at Klingele, he is responsible for the global management of the corrugated board and converting plants.
Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Corrugating Machinery Division Announces New President and Sales LeadershipMitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division (CMD) is pleased to announce two key leadership transitions supporting the company’s vision for continued growth and innovation across North America.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Greif Receives Supplier Innovation Award from the U.S. Postal ServiceGreif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Supplier Innovation Award by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
