N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
TLMI Releases Toolkit Initiative TLMI is releasing three new DIY workforce toolkits available to all association members. The new toolkits address job candidate po- sitions in customer service, quality control and prepress. These newest toolkits join the two previously developed toolkits that were made available to mem- bers last year, addressing job candi- date positions for conventional and digital press operational roles. The Best Personnel In developing the new toolkits, TLMI has worked in close con- junction with the association’s hu- man resources partner, Affinity HR Group. Affinity facilitated the focus groups for the toolkits and TLMI converter member companies vol- unteered their highest-performing personnel and operators who ex- hibit all of the key competencies and performance indicators for the targeted roles to participate in the facilitated groups. In addition to the conventional and digital press operator toolkits, the customer service toolkit has re- cently been completed and is now also available as a complimentary resource. The quality control and prepress operator toolkits will be made available to members before the end of the year.
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An analysis of the market found that: • The paper segment is the largest revenue generating seg- ment and held a share of more than 30 percent in the market in 2020. • Primary packaging held the largest share of more than 30 percent in the sustainable packaging market in 2020. • Recycle content packaging held the largest share of more than 25 percent in the sustainable packaging market in 2020.
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Stora Enso Acquires De Jong Packaging Group Stora Enso has acquired Dutch packaging com- pany De Jong Packaging Group. The acquisition, made at an enterprise value of approximately EUR 1,020 million. Stora Enso’s Packaging Solutions division plans to increase its corrugated packaging capacity by around 2,000 million square meters, including the ongoing projects of De Jong Packaging Group. With expansion expected to intensify in 2025, this year’s EBITDA of EUR 114 million is predicted to increase by EUR 40 million; the maximum additional earn- out payment in 2024 is anticipated to reach EUR 45 million. Forming Partnerships The company previously divested its three corru- gation packaging plants in Russia due to market uncertainties and halted all imports, exports, pro- duction, and sales in light of the war in Ukraine. Back in July, Stora Enso partnered with Tetra Pak to experiment with a shared beverage recycling solution to assist in the disposal of the 75,000 tons of beverage cartons sold on the Benelux market each year.
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Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of packaging, and as part of the solution, many retailers are seeking recycled content in packaging. • Active packaging held the largest share of more than 30 percent in the market in 2020 due to its wide use in the sustainable packaging market. The potential of nanotechnology is actively explored in the food packaging sector including active pack- aging. Thereby the transformation of active com- pounds from micro to nanoscale provides a new opportunity. • The food and beverage sector held the largest share of more than 35 percent in the sustainable packaging market in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5 percent during the forecast peri- od 2021-2026. Several market drivers and challenges will shape the future of the sustainable packaging market, in- cluding: increasing demand for sustainable pack- aging in the personal care and healthcare industry; growing government initiatives toward sustainable packaging; instability in the price of raw materials; and lack of awareness of the value of sustainable growth in many developing economies.
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Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Digital Dogma Fortis Solutions Group, a provider of printed pack- aging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP, has acquired Dig- ital Dogma Corp. based in Santa Fe Springs, Cali- fornia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Digital Dogma is a manufacturer of pressure sen- sitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, serving the food and beverage, wine and spirits, nutraceutical, health and beauty, and industrial end markets from its locations in Santa Fe Springs and Paso Robles, California. Further Acquisitions The move comes shortly after Fortis announced the acquisition of Identi-Graphics, a manufacturer and printer of pressure sensitive labels and flexible packaging products serving the snack, bakery, con- fectionary, cosmetic and chemical end markets in the US and Canada. The company, based in Illinois, specializes in the printing of bar wrappers for the nutritional supplement industry in both heat and cold seal applications. Fortis employs more than 1,300 employees across 22 manufacturing sites.
Cosmetic Packaging Market To Reach $55.8 Billion The global cosmetic packaging market was val- ued at $34,322.7 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $55,899.2 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.8 percent from 2021 to 2030, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Cosmetic packaging includes a variety of contain- ers and pouches made of glass, paper, plastic, and metal. A Wide Range Cosmetic packaging is available in a wide range of size, shapes, and closures in the market, thereby making it suitable for all kinds of cosmetic prod- ucts, be it gaseous, liquid, or solid. The development of the e-commerce industry has significantly boosted the demand for cosmetic products. In addition, social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook have positively influenced the cos- metics market. These factors are positively influenc- ing the cosmetic packaging market. However, fluctuating cost of raw materials used for manufacturing cosmetic packaging is a major restraint in of the market.
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The Royal Group (TRG) has acquired Progress Container & Display, Winder, Georgia, a provider in the corrugated industry offering a range of packag- ing for industrial, retail, eCommerce, and point-of- purchase display customers. Progress Container marks the 17th manufacturing facility and 37th TRG location nationwide. This will be the second TRG location in Georgia, including Dalton Box, and provides expanded cov- erage and capabilities to customers in the southeast. Jim Johnson, Jr., President of Progress Container & Display, will serve as General Manager and re- main with the company in a leadership position. Progress Container & Display was founded in 1971 in Lilburn, Georgia, focusing on industrial packaging solutions for the Georgia market and be- yond. To meet industry demands in the retail arena, in the mid-1980s the company broadened its scope of products offerings to include color displays. Apex Breaks Ground On Manufacturing Facility Apex International held a celebratory ground- breaking to mark the commencement of construc- tion on its new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. The new facility is located in the Alta Vista Busi- ness Park in Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania, and will be replace the existing location in Donora, Pennsylvania. Guardian Construction Management Services, a southeast construction management partner, is the selected contractor for the building initiative. Leadership teams from Apex Internation- al and Guardian Construction were onsite to con- duct the groundbreaking in mid-August. The new property will sit on more than 12 acres of land and occupy more than 58,500 square feet — more than twice the size of the Donora manufacturing site. The facility’s primary purpose is to expand and el- evate the manufacturing and warehousing capabil- ities of Apex International’s anilox roll and sleeve, glue set, metering roll and print maintenance prod- ucts. Construction on the property began August 22, 2022, with an expected occupancy date in 2024. The Fallowfield facility is part of Apex’s “Vision: 2020s” plan, a multi-phase growth strategy, an- nounced in Spring 2021. Vision:2020s entails in- vestments in new buildings, new production equip- ment, and new personnel, in order to scale up production capacity and elevate product quality.
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Smurfit Kappa has developed a new sustainable eCommerce packaging solution for RareBoots4u, a supplier of classic football boots to many well- known names in world football, including Karim Benzema, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount. RareBoots4u was the brainchild of two 16-year- olds, Jake Self and Cam Sangster, who turned their passion for football boots into a thriving company. Specializing in classic boots that are no longer available to buy in shops, the company’s Instagram page regularly features famous faces from football’s hall of fame showing off their purchases. RareBoots4u approached Smurfit Kappa to create a customized and sustainable packaging solution that had the flexibility to accommodate a wide va- riety of sizes of football boots alongside promoting its brand. The new RareBoots4u box enhances the compa- ny’s sustainability credentials as it uses a reduced amount of material and is recyclable, renewable and biodegradable. Scanvaegt Labels Installs Second FB-Line Scanvaegt Labels of Odense, Denmark, has in- stalled its second Nilpeter FB-Line. Scanvaegt Labels, a part of Scanvaegt Systems, supplies labels for many different industries includ- ing food, retail, and pharmeceuticals, and the new FB-Line will ensure added capacity and shortened lead times. The FB-Line, which is scheduled for installation at Scanvaegt early 2023, is based on modular flexo technology for easy configuration and includes screen and hot foil Drop-In features. The FB-Line has a maximum web speed of 750 feet per minute. Vincent (Vince) Queau has joined Monadnock Pa- per Mills, Bennington, New Hampshire, as Senior Sales Representative. Queau has more than 17 years of experience in paper and print with a background in the graphic arts and digital printing. Most re- cently, Queau was Regional Sales Manager for Sihl, Inc., Fiskeville, Rhode Island, where he developed and managed distribution strategies across Canada and the midwestern United States. People & Places
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Flexible Packaging Market To Reach $319.9 Billion The Global Flexible Packaging Market revenue is expected to reach a value $319.9 Billion in 2028, according to a new report from Vantage Market Re- search. The global market revenue was valued at $248.5 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3 percent during the forecast period. • In terms of revenue, the application segment held the largest revenue share in 2021 and is es- timated to maintain its dominance for the forecast period. • In terms of revenue, the product segment held the second largest market share of in 2021 and is estimated to grow rapidly during the forecast period. • The growth can be attributed to rapid urban- ization, technological advancement, an increase in investment by developing countries. • Asia Pacific captured the lion share in 2021 and is projected to retain its position over the forecast period. This can be attributed to the existence of a significant number of Flexible Packaging indus- try companies and the high adoption rate owing to government measures that stimulate the industry in this region. The production of 780,000 flexible pouches uses 87 percent less coal, 74 percent less natural gas, and 64 percent less crude oil than the production of rigid clamshell containers, according to Robbie Fantastic Flexibles, a member of the Flexible Pack- aging Market Association. Avery Dennison, Mitsubishi Sign Agreement Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has signed an exclusive agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Polyester Film division in North America. Through the agreement, Mitsubishi will offer a closed-loop process for PET liner recycling, helping to increase the recycled content in PET liners sup- plied to Avery Dennison and the industry. Avery Dennison will identify converters and brands utilizing film liners, working to collect this material at Mitsubishi. The recycled content will be added into the film liner manufactured, moving towards circularity, and helping to meet growing demand for film liners with recycled content.
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Revere Group Installs BOBST MASTER M6
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Revere Group, Seattle, Washington, has ordered a MASTER M6 machine from BOBST, which will complement the two BOBST MASTER M5 presses for film products and labels already in use at the company. Family-owned and managed, Revere Group man- ufactures direct-contact food packaging, includ- ing film, bags and pouches, and labels, with most customers found in the confectionery, nutrition and gourmet food industries. Founded in 1938, the fourth-generation company is headed up by co-owners and co-presidents Mark and Sally Revere. In-House Production Over the past few years, Revere has established in-house pouch production by combining the ca- pabilities of a BOBST MASTER M5 flexo press with an inline solventless laminator, and a Karlville pouch-making line. As the company scales up the flexible packaging side, the new top-of-the-range MASTER M6 will offer improved efficiencies, allow- ing Revere tomeet customers’ demands for faster delivery, reduced waste, and packaging produced with new eco-materials, according to the company. The current trio of BOBST MASTER inline flexo presses at Revere are all running UV LED low migra- tion inks for printing food contact packaging. One MASTER M5 is a 630mm wide machine for flexible packaging, while the other is a 370mm dedicated to label production, both purchased in 2015. The recent addition, the MASTER M6, is a multi-process, multi-substrate machine which is dedicated to film printing. Revere’s ten-color MASTER M6 features turret un- winders and rewinders and runs with inline sol- ventless lamination. Revere is leveraging BOBST’s oneECG technology for seven-color expanded gamut printing with high- ly reliable color consistency to hit more than 93% of the Pantone colors, and DigiFlexo automation technology for pressure setting, registration control and adjustments while the press is running – on all three machines. Stand-up pouches, including gusseted pouches, currently account for 6.7 percent of the flexible packaging market, with a predicted Compound An- nual Growth Rate of 5.1 percent to 2025. The sustainability aspect of pouch-making is im- portant for Revere, whose customers are keen to pursue a greener agenda in response to concerns
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Mondi Opens Paper Product Recyclability Laboratory Mondi opened the its first recycling laboratory at its Frantschach mill in Austria to test the recy- clability of paper and paper-based packaging using non-paper components such as coatings. Conducting recycling tests in-house speeds up the process for developing sustainable packaging, said the company. While paper packaging offers many sustainability benefits, it also has certain barrier functionality limitations for products like perishable food. To enhance its functionality, non-paper compo- nents such as barrier coatings may need to be added, which in turn can impact recyclability, said Mondi. The data collected at the laboratory can be used to improve existing products and provide reliable information about their environmental impact. Mondi will also use the results to determine how the design of new packaging can be improved as well as how best to improve the circularity of its material flows. The tests are carried out on various paper and pa- per-based packaging products developed by Mondi and can determine whether the packaging can be efficiently recycled. The laboratory works in a sim- ilar way to industrial recycling facilities, but on a smaller scale. Results generated provide concrete evidence that the material can be recycled. Label Traxx To Merge With Integrated Partners Label Traxx, a provider of Print MIS/ERP solutions for the labels and flexible packaging segment, has announced the intent to merge with its two key partners: Siteline (web-to-print and sales portal/ CRM) and Batched (automated scheduling and ca- pacity planning). For the last six years, Label Traxx has collaborated with Siteline to develop and deploy a web-to-print solution that enables label customers and distribu- tors to reorder, approve artwork, pay invoices, and manage label product catalogs online. For the last three years, Label Traxx has collabo- rated with Batched to develop and deploy produc- tion optimization solutions specifically targeting the unique needs of label printing; including automat- ed scheduling, capacity planning and operational dashboards. The Batched solution enables produc- tion teams to address supply chain constraints, the growing demand for short run digital, and shorter turnaround times along with more traditional, long run flexo operations.
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AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series. Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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Asahi Photoproducts Asahi Photoproducts has appointed Daniel Illmer
as International Sales Manager, re- sponsible for managing sales and distributor resources in Eastern Eu- rope, Austria, Switzerland, Germa- ny, and other countries to be deter- mined moving forward.
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DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
Illmer brings to Asahi Photoprod- ucts a background in sales and business development in the re- gion, including 20 years in interna- tional sales, where he was respon- sible for managing, leading and motivating sales in the screen printing and flexo business units. Business Development He also held full responsibility for business devel- opment in the fields of logistics, customer service, planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the managed countries. In his new role, he will be focused on increasing market share for Asahi Photoproducts photopoly- mer plates, especially AWP CleanPrint line of wa- ter washable flexographic plates for the packaging industry. Just prior to joining Asahi Photoproducts, Illmer held a sales role with UTB Envirotec, a company in the wastewater sector whose focus was on sustain- ability, and which required a complex sales cycle. Illmer holds a Bachelor of Science degree as a print- ing engineer from Budapest Technical University. Xeikon Kent Wolford has been named Sales Director La- bels North America for Xeikon America, Inc. Daniel Illmer
Wolford comes to Xeikon with more than 25 years’ experience within the Label and Packaging In- dustry where he has held multiple senior level positions in Sales, Op- erations, and Marketing. He has experience with conven- tional narrow web flexo presses
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from consumers about the impact on the environ- ment of plastic packaging. The company offers pouches that are printed on more eco-friendly films with higher recyclability either due to the compo- sition of the material itself or the mono-material laminated structure. With the combination of oneECG printing and Di- giFlexo automation, Revere is also supporting sus- tainability goals by wasting less materials in pro- duction through ultra-fast setups and changeovers. Furthermore, the process uses only CMYK+OGV inks, which stay in the press between jobs, report- edly saving time and speeding up time to market for customers, because more jobs can be run in a shorter amount of time. FPA Publishes State Of The Industry Report The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2022 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report pro- vides industry converters, suppliers, investors, and analysts with insight into the performance of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year. The U.S. flexible packaging industry is estimated to be $39 billion in sales for 2021, up from $34.8 billion in 2020, and industry volume is estimated to be 27 billion pounds of shipments in 2021. The focus of the report is on the segment of the industry that adds significant value to flexible ma- terials, usually by performing multiple processes, such as printing, laminating, coating, extrusion, and bag/pouch manufacturing. This segment of the in- dustry is estimated to be $29.5 billion for 2021 and does not include retail shopping bags, consumer storage bags, or trash bags. Key Findings: • Flexible packaging represents approximately 20 percent of the total $184.65 billion U.S. packaging industry and is the second largest packaging seg- ment behind corrugated paper. • Films and resins account for the largest input spend for converters with those two categories ac- counting for more than two-thirds of material pur- chases. • 2021 saw a record number of merger and acqui- sition activity with 62 transactions recorded. • Imports and exports each jumped an estimated 18 percent. • FPA converter and supplier members ranked “Labor/Talent” as the industry’s biggest issue for 2022.
Labelexpo Americas September 13-15, 2022 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL
FTA Fall Conference October 11-13, 2022 Covington, KY
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TLMI Committee Meeting November 30-December 2, 2022 Orlando, FL
TLMI Converter Meeting March 12-14, 2023 Converter Meeting Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort St. Petersburg, FL
FTA Forum April 16-19, 2023 Hilton Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
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Prior to joining Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV, Griesenbeck spent time with Graphic Innovators, Trin- ity Printing Machinery and, most recently, Create It Packaging. Previously in his career, he worked for press man- ufacturers Heidelberg and Komori America. He holds a Bachelor of Science in graphic arts technol- ogy and management from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Container Graphics Graham Saunders has been named President and Chief Operating Officer for Container Graphics Corporation, Cary, North Carolina. Saunders joined the company in 2013 in the role Bob Griesenbeck
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Christine Zeger has been appoint- ed to the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Zeger has been CGC’s Controller since joining the company in 2014. In her new position she has also been made a member of the Board of Directors of CGC and its subsidiary, Container Graphics Ltd. Brandy Marlow has been promoted to Vice Presi- dent of Corporate and Digital Accounts. Marlow has been with the company for 5 years and was previous- ly the Director of National Accounts. In her new role she will oversee the company’s National Accounts group, which supports brand customers, while also assuming responsibility over relationships with the company’s major corrugated customers. A privately-held business of more than 60 years, Container Graphics maintains 14 facilities across the United States and Canada. Graham Saunders
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