Board Converting News, January 29, 2024

FBA Annual Meeting Set For May 6-8 In Key Largo, FL

Although the Hammock Course and the Dolphin Course offer distinctly different tests of golf, both feature scenic vistas and an enjoyable challenge for players of all levels. Visit the registration website at fibrebox.org for speak- ers and additional information as the event draws nearer. For more information, contact Vicky Miksis at vmiksis@ fibrebox.org or at (847)364-9600. Saica Eyes Indiana Site For New Box Plant Saica Group, one of the largest European producers of re- cycled paper for corrugated board, is making plans to con- struct a $130 million corrugated cardboard manufacturing and distribution facility in Anderson, Indiana, according to media reports. In a request to the Anderson Plan Com-

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) invites members to attend the 2024 FBA Annual Meeting on May 6-8 at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida. The event brings together FBA’s full membership for two days of meetings, informative and educational speak- ers on hot topics impacting the corrugated packaging in- dustry, recreation, and plenty of networking time. Hotel reservations can be made by contacting the Ocean Reef Club. Ocean Reef Club’s traditions go back more than half-a-century to 1955, when the first 9-hole course opened. Today the Club boasts two championship 18-hole courses, a rarity in the Florida Keys – even among standard golf clubs.

mission, Saica seeks to replat 39 acres to build the plant that would initially employ 60 people. The Anderson Redevelopment Com- mission will consider the request on Feb- ruary 6, reports said. Headquartered in Spain, Saica first ex- panded into the US market in 2022 with the opening of its first box plant in Hamil- ton, Ohio, about 20 miles north of Cincin- nati. Saica said the 360,000 square-foot building, which includes manufacturing, converting and production areas, has a production capacity of over 1,500 MSF/ year of corrugated board. Among its equipment investments was a 36” Bobst flexo folder gluer and a two-color 66” Bobst rotary die cutters. Saica said the Ohio plant was part of a previously announced $800 million invest- ment the company plans for the U.S. mar- ket, growing through strategic acquisitions or new plant construction during the next five years, as part of its global strategy. Saica has an annual production capac- ity of 3.3 million tons of recycled paper for corrugated board, according to its website. With more than 10,000 employees, the company has a presence in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United States and Poland. Saica Group has four business lines: manufacture of recycled paper for corru- gated board (Saica Paper), waste manage- ment and environmental services (Saica Natur), production of corrugated board packaging (Saica Pack) and flexible pack- aging (Saica Flex).

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