Katz Americas Invests In Koenig & Bauer Rapida Press
Katz Americas, the leading pulpboard beverage producer of highly decorated custom-made coasters in North and South America, invested in a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 sheetfed press for its Johnson City, Tennessee facility.
The firm, which is a loyal Koenig & Bauer customer, leads this market niche with its fun, creative messaging for corporate events and parties to market a brand’s prod- ucts. Its beverage coasters are known for spotlighting the unique messaging and positioning of its customers’ brands that increases engagement with all market segments. The new large format Rapida press elevates the print- er’s capabilities with unique cutting-edge technology, add- ed capabilities, and greater efficiency, all to ensure added capacity as the firm reaches a broader base of new cus- tomers. AICC To Host Northeast Summit This Summer In New Jersey AICC will host its Northeast Summit June 15-16, 2026, at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey, bringing together independent corrugated packaging profession- als from across the region for two days of networking, in- dustry discussion, and operational insight. The summit will feature educational sessions, peer en- gagement, and networking opportunities focused on is- sues impacting independent converters. The summit will also include a golf tournament, and an optional plant tour of Middletown, New York based President Container, available to registered attendees. President Container operates a 625,000-square-foot fa- cility equipped with two corrugators and a wide range of high-speed converting equipment, making it one of the most advanced independent corrugated facilities in North America. Gene Marks, CPA, a frequent speaker at AICC meetings known for his commentary on economic trends, technolo- gy, and business management, will deliver a presentation at the meeting. AICC’s regional summit highlights the impact of small- er-format industry gatherings focused on practical discus- sion and relationship-building among independent con- verters and suppliers.
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Len Prazych at 518-366-9017 lprazych@nvpublications.com
18 May 18, 2026
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