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.
Packaging Survey Unlocks Industry Semper Workforce Solutions has announced the results of the 2022 second quarter survey of printing and packaging companies, includ- ing: commercial printing, pack- aging, display and large format graphics, apparel and decorating, and others. “Looks like record profits for the second quarter – these are some of the highest numbers I’ve ever seen,” said Dave Regan, Semper In- ternational Co-Founder and CEO. “Companies should be building their cash to weather the coming interest rate hikes, but not all shops are doing well. Not all is “rosy” as you will see in the survey with many businesses reporting steady sales and some reporting decreas- ing sales. With the Fed on its infla- tion rampage we suspect the next survey will really show us some im- pact of their actions.”
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tronically within 24 hours with the product ID, rel- evant date, and a lot code for products covered by the legislation. Coveris Wins Green Star Packaging Award With sustainable solutions and a strong focus on resource conservation, one of the leading packag- ing companies Coveris’ ‘No Waste’ vision has been honored with a Green Packaging Star Award. The Green Packaging Star Awards have been held annually since 2008 and are presented by the magazine Kompack and the Austrian Research In- stitute for Chemistry and Technology. The awards celebrate sustainable packaging, as well as packag- ing-related innovations in the operational process. Coveris won the Green Packaging Star Award in the Environmentally Friendly Corporate Strategy category. Coveris already produces packaging incorporat- ing recycled content, material-saving lightweight solutions, as well as a wide range of easy recyclable monomaterials. Additionally, the packaging manu- facturer is aiming to run all production sites with renewable energy.
the SAP Analytics Cloud dashboard via atma.io and products tagged with unique digital Identification (ID) technology by Avery Dennison, including radio frequency identification (RFID). It means retailers can experience accurate and timely analysis, en- abling them to automate food expiration manage- ment at the store. It also means that grocers can go deeper into their supply chain and implement ‘dwell time’ measurements to boost the speed with which items move through warehouses and distribution centers to arrive in stores with longer shelf lives. The new partnership will benefit omnichannel re- tail and help retailers with Click & Collect (or BO- PIS, i.e., Buy Online, Pickup In-Store) and home delivery, where sending and delivering products with the right expiration date has been a challenge. It can also help in certain ‘emergency’ situations, such as when a product recall needs to be initiated quickly. During the FDA’s recent New Era of Smart- er Food Safety Summit on E-Commerce, it was em- phasized that omnichannel food would need to meet the same high standards of food purchased in person. On November 7, 2022, the FSMA 204 rule for Food Traceability will be published with an expected compliance date by 2025. Compliance requires all supply chain members to respond elec-
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his business, the impact of digital printing, and the benefits realized with the Domino X630i digital aqueous inkjet corrugated press. “Our customers’ products spend less time in the warehouse, and more time in retail and on door- steps,” said MacDonald. “We had to recognize and embrace this change and invest in the resources to evolve from a brown box company, to a brand & packaging company, and now to digital. [The Dom- ino X630i] is a single-pass four-color aqueous based press designed specifically to live and thrive in a manufacturing environment.” The X630i press has a small footprint 10’ H x 38’ L x 21’ W with a climate-controlled environmental enclosure. X630i utilizes an automated lead-edge, servo-driven continuous bottom feeder offering a maximum sheet size of 63” x 118” with printable area of 53” x 118”. Inside the press is unique vac- uum sheet transport, board cleaning, and warp in- spection. Print is 600 x 600 dpi utilizing 4-colors CMYK using AQ95 water-based inks with Polymer technology that are Swiss Ordinance, Nestle & Eu- Pia compliant. “Everyday digital is an opportunity for us to take existing flexo process and find efficiencies, and consistency, and more user-friendliness in the print operation,” said MacDonald.
margin is north of 8 percent, a historically healthy number. • Q3 projections reflected a very strong belief that regardless of macroeconomic head winds the 3rd quarter would show a strong increase in sales. • Company hiring plans showed a strong inten- tion of hiring, with only one respondent indicating a reduction in staff and another maintaining current staffing level. All other respondents are planning to expand their workforce. • Recruitment strategies have shifted from rely- ing on internal referrals to heavy utilization of job boards and temp agencies – as stated by 80 percent of the respondents. Independent II Video Demonstrates New Press Independent II, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a privately-owned and operated corrugated man- ufacturer. The company designs, manufactures, warehouses, and delivers corrugated and packag- ing that protect their customers’ products in-transit and sells them on shelves. A recently released video showcases Finn Mac- Donald, President of Independent II, discussing
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TLMI Becomes Signatory Of U.S. Plastics Pact TLMI has become a signatory of the U.S. Plastics Pact, a consortium led by The Recycling Partner- ship and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as part of the global Ellen MacArthur Foundation Plastics Pact Network. The U.S. Pact brings together business- es, government entities, not-for-profit organizations and other stakeholders who are working collective- ly toward the common vision of a circular econo- my for plastics, as outlined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy. Through the collaboration of its stakeholders, the U.S. Pact’s vision is to ensure that plastics never become waste by eliminating the plastics we do not need, innovating to ensure that the plastics we do need are reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and circulating the plastic items we use to keep them in the economy and out of the environment. The U.S. Pact delivers a step change toward a circular economy, enabling companies and governments to work together in meeting impactful goals by 2025. As a signatory, TLMI will be active in working with the U.S. Pact’s members in jointly delivering a roadmap to reach established targets through col- laborative, action-oriented workstreams that tackle key barriers in the plastics life cycle process. The U.S. Pact is part of a network of Plastics Pacts around the world that share a common central vi- sion: To change the way that plastics are designed, used, and reused to transition to a circular econo- my where plastics never become waste. The Plastics Pact network builds a platform to exchange infor- mation and best practices across regions in order to accelerate the transition to an eventual circular economy for plastics. Resource Label Acquires Deco Flexible Packaging Resource Label Group, a provider of pressure sen- sitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the label and packaging industry, has acquired Chicago, Illinois-based Deco Flexible Packaging. The addition of Deco Flexible Packaging rep- resents the 24th acquisition for Resource Label. Deco Flexible Packaging is a pressure sensitive and flexible packaging company specializing in the production of custom, pressure sensitive products, narrow web flexible packaging, promotional items, and tags for a variety of industries. The Chicagoland location was opened in 1999.
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FTA’s Fall Conference Looks At Optimal Method The Optimal Method, the latest in color calibra- tion techniques, will be on full display at FTA’s Fall Conference 2022. The Optimal Method builds on the practice of FIRST Methodology and will be featured in the latest iteration of the resource guide, FIRST 7.0. During the three-day conference, attendees will compare traditional color calibration methods with the new process. Printed samples will be given to all attendees to allow for real-time comparisons of color calibration methods. Expert Insight The conference—held October 11-13 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, just across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio—will bring together experts in color calibration, including the two ar- chitects of the method, Charles Spontelli (associate professor emeritus at Bowling Green State Univer- sity) and William Birkett (engineer at Doppelgang- er LLC). Flexo’s Future Spontelli and Birkett will introduce The Optimal Method on the conference’s opening day, with a deep dive and examination of a print project that used The Optimal Method on day two. Presenters involved with the project include: • Steve Smiley, principal at SmileyColor & Associates • Kim Madigan, director of corporate color man- agement at Smyth Companies • Kariahlyn Lindsey, print process manager at Ac- credo Packaging • Ann Michaud, division scientist, global applica- tion engineering at 3M • Allie Ayers, technical consultant engineer at Du- Pont Cyrel Solutions • Catherine Haynes, VP of growth and develop- ment at All Printing Resources Inc • Bobby Congdon, assistant director at the Sono- co Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University • Darris Smith, technical graphics adviser at Harp- er Corporation of America Fall Conference’s schedule also includes a look at the future of flexography, a pair of panels where in- dustry experts discuss common prepress and press- room problems, and an INFOFLEX at Fall Confer- ence exhibition. Register at fallconference.flexography.org .
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PRINTING United Alliance Presents “Ink Your Future” PRINTING United Alliance and the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) will pres- ent “Ink Your Future,” a special day dedicated to the future of the industry being held during PRINTING United Expo on Thursday, October 20, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show takes place October 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. During this dedicated day of the three-day Expo, students, educational institutions, and those work- ing toward a career in printing and graphic arts will enjoy free admission, guided tours of the show floor, the chance to meet with industry lead- ers and view live demonstrations of new products and solutions, attend a special keynote presenta- tion, and more. Nearly 700 exhibitors from around the world oc- cupying one million square feet have signed on to join the event. Trisoft Completes Miraclon Certification Program Trisoft Graphics, a flexographic prepress provid- er that serves narrow, mid and wide-web flexible packaging and label printers, has completed the Miraclon Certification Program for FLEXCEL NX Plates. Designed to evaluate FLEXCEL NX System users’ ability to meet international standards, the certifi- cation program represents a feature set that drives efficiency, repeatability, and consistent quality flexo plate production. The certification process is reportedly also sup- ported with comprehensive data measurement and analysis. Effective January 1, 2023, Flint Group will imple- ment a global price increase in order to respond to continued inflationary pressures across multiple cost drivers. Following an extended period of volatility and cost escalation during the global coronavirus pan- demic, the company said it is clear that we are now witnessing a fundamental shift in global economic conditions. Markets around the world are grappling with extreme inflationary pressures and the disrup- tion of global supply chains. Flint Group Announces Global Price Increase
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Labelexpo Americas 2022 Attendance Tops 13,000 Labelexpo Americas 2022 welcomed more than 13,000 attendees to the Donald E Stevens Conven- tion Center in Rosemont, Illinois, for its recent show. In total Labelexpo Americas 2022 attracted 13,569 attendees from 77 countries. Attendees stayed at the show longer than in pre- vious years, according to the organizer, up from an average of 1.8 days in 2018 to 2.0 days this year, and large numbers of first-time attendees were present, particularly from Latin American countries. Eco Stage Sustainability was demonstrated across the show floor, with TLMI holding a series of presentations on its Eco Stage and arranging the recycling of printed rolls into fuel pellets. Labelexpo Americas 2022 featured an education program, including conference sessions and master classes. The Digital Embellishment Trail allowed visitors to assess printed examples of tactile finishes and digital metalization. Fujifilm Introduces Hybrid LED Wide Format Printer FUJIFILM North America Corporation has entered the high-end wide format hybrid market with the unveiling of the new Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED print- er. The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED handles both rigid and flexible media, all in one platform, with maxi- mum speeds of up to 2,346 ft²/hr. (roll-to-roll) and resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi. Machine Premiere The printer, which will be commercially available the beginning of 2023, will be available for demon- stration at PRINTING United Expo 2022 in Las Ve- gas, October 19-21, in the Fujifilm booth (#825, North Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center). The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED features media load- ing and unloading tables with a textured table sur- face designed to optimize the feeding and align- ment of rigid media. The Graphic User Interface (GUI) features the same design features found on the Fujifilm Acui- ty Ultra R2 and includes additional functionality to handle rigid media production—up to six sheets si- multaneously. Uvijet UH has been designed to adhere to a broad range of rigid and flexible media types.
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Box Manufacturers Aim To Recapture More Fiber Box manufacturers working with the Paper and Packaging Board’s (P+PB) industry-wide residen- tial recycling initiative will take part in PACK EX- PO’s “Pack to the Future” exhibit, October 23-26, at Chicago, Illinois, McCormick Place, where event goers can learn more about this program and expe- rience a virtual reality (VR) journey in a futuristic, time-traveling corrugated car. Box To Nature Developed by P+PB in collaboration with par- ticipating paper and corrugated manufacturing companies and industry partners, this residen- tial recycling “Box to Nature” initiative pairs box manufacturers and e-commerce brands to print a reminder graphic on their boxes that encourages consumers to recycle. The Box to Nature program differs from other packaging recycling initiatives because it specifi- cally addresses paper packaging recycling behav- ior—the bulk of which is related to e-commerce shipping boxes. The Box to Nature graphic provides specific in- structions on how to easily recycle (empty, flat- ten, recycle) and a QR code that directs them to Box2Nature.org where they will find memorable, easy-to-remember messages to encourage recy- cling habits. Message Received When the message was tested before launching the program, 75 percent of consumers indicated they would be more likely to recycle their e-com- merce box after exposure to the graphic. The goal is to increase the residential box recy- cling rate and recapture more fiber to make new paper-based products. Participating brands also get a positive lift in perception among consumers due to the association with their choice to use sustain- able, recyclable paper-based packaging. IG Design Group Reaches Milestone With Uteco Press IG Design Group BV, Hoogeveen, Netherlands, has reached the milestone of one billion meters printed with Uteco’s Diamond HP 108 flexo machine. IG Design Group operates across multiple catego- ries and operates in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, with a distribution of more than 10,000 customers worldwide.
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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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AIMCAL Changes Name Rebrands
Pixelle To Restart Ohio Paper Machine
AIMCAL, The Association of International Metal- lizers, Coaters and Laminators, is adopting a new name, the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters. The transition to the new name and related re- branding will occur during the next few months and is expected to be completed by mid-2023. Association Evolution The new name reflects the evolution of AIM- CAL’s membership. Since its founding in 1970 as a group focused primarily on metallizing, coating, and laminating, it has broadened via mergers with the Converting Equipment Association (2003), Eu- ropean Metallizers Association (2012), and Gravure Association of the Americas (2021), as well as the expanding use of roll-to-roll technology. As a result, AIMCAL members now represent virtually every in- dustry segment that relies on roll-to-roll technology including packaging, batteries, photovoltaics, con- sumer electronics, and medical products. To support the emphasis on training, AIMCAL has hired Alex Nevels as Director of Education. He will create new training courses and build content spe- cifically for converters.
Pixelle Specialty Solutions, a manufacturer of spe- cialty papers in North America, plans to restart a paper machine in the Chillicothe, Ohio, facility. The company is investing $21 million to upgrade and restart the #24 paper machine (PM24) and plans to hire 52 full-time employees to operate and maintain it. Pixelle will also fill 50 temporary posi- tions to support construction and engineering re- quirements related to the restart. PM24 was originally built as a coated printing pa- pers machine, upgraded most recently in the 1990s. Pixelle idled the machine in 2017 based on declin- ing supply-demand market dynamics at the time. Pixelle expects the machine to be fully online shipping quality specialty papers in early first quar- ter 2023.
Phoseon Partners With Vinsak Group
Phoseon Technology, a specialist in UV LED curing, has signed an agreement with Vinsak Group to in- tegrate Phoseon UV LED light sources into printing presses for the narrow web flexographic market.
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ProFILE Passes Miraclon Certification Program ProFILE Communication, based in Germany, has completed the Miraclon Certification Program for Kodak Flexcel NX plates. The program verifies and confirms the ability of Flexcel NX system users to meet international flex- ographic platemaking standards. It represents a feature set that drives efficiency, repeatability, and consistent quality in flexo plate production.Comprehensive data measurements and analyses are also carried out as part of the certifi- cation process. ProFILE has been a user of Kodak Flexcel NX technology for ten years and today houses two Fl- excel NX Wide systems, with NX plates accounting for around 70 percent of its total flexo plate pro- duction. The company continuously invests in new technology, most recently in lower-emission washer technology, UV LED exposure and quality control measurement. Baldwin Launches Defect Detection Solutions Baldwin Technology Co., a global manufacturer and supplier of process-automation equipment, parts, service and consumables, introduced its lat- est print inspection solutions at Labelexpo Americas 2022. The company launched Guardian PQV 100% Print Inspection version 4.0. at Labelexpo. These camera systems can reportedly provide single or dual sided 100 percent print quality inspection for any given application. These applications can range from high-volume label production with variable data to inspecting security print applications with features such as UV fluorescent, fiber inspection, IR covert, optically variable devices and inks, and magnetic inks. Balwin’s Labelexpo presence also included its Vision Systems segment, comprising color man- agement and inspection technology solutions. GMG Appoints Distribution Partner In Eastern Europe GMG, a developer of color management solutions, has formed a new partnership with Arben Graphic Systems to expand its presence in the Balkan market. Headquartered in Ljubljana, Arben Graphic Systems provides color management solutions for the print- ing and packaging industry; it was founded in 1999.
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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/
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Esko Plans Virtual Series On Packaging Sustainability Esko has announced a new program of virtual events focusing on a megatrend in the packaging industry — environmental sustainability. “We all know that amidst political volatility and economic uncertainty, brands and their packag- ing suppliers are also facing increasing pressure to demonstrate their environmental sustainability credentials,” said Jan De Roeck, Esko Director of Marketing, Industry Relations & Strategy. “As a re- sult of global public concern, and depending on the market a business operates in, having sustainable operations has rapidly evolved from being a ‘nice to do’ strategy to a ‘must do’ critical demand. “These drivers of change — responding to con- sumer demands, and accelerating their own sus- tainability commitments — require the industry to deliver a wholesale shift in packaging design, de- velopment, and production.” Sustaining Growth The first event, on October 18, will examine sustain- able packaging trends expected in the coming decade. The series comprises the following events: October 18, 4pm CET/10am ET: Sustainable Pack- aging Market Trends to 2032 . Analyze the major drivers and trends anticipated to impact the devel- opment of sustainable packaging through 2032. October 19, 4pm CET/10am ET: Understanding the Green Deal – A New Best Practice to Achieve your Sustainability Goals . Review the Green Deal concept and how brands are responding to market challenges impacting EU laws and regulations. October 20, 4pm CET/10am ET: How Technology Helps Sustainability Initiatives Thrive . Hear how CSW Inc. has leveraged technology to accelerate the drive to environmental sustainability, whilst en- abling advanced levels of productivity and opera- tional efficiency. October 21, 4pm CET/10am ET: Balancing Sustain- ability with Other Packaging Trends . Discuss the inte- gration of sustainability with other industry influenc- es, including an overview of emerging technologies in response to challenges, tradeoffs, and trends. October 25, 4pm CET/10am ET: Sustainability: Headache or Opportunity? Esko provides an over- view of its digital tools available to help you meet your sustainability goals. For more information on each of the events and to register your free place, just visit www.esko.com/en/ company/sustainability/sustainability-sessions .
Industry Events
FTA Fall Conference October 11-13, 2022 Covington, KY
TLMI Annual Meeting October 16-19, 2022 Scottsdale, AZ
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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Diversified Labeling Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), Itasca, Illinois, announced that Jim Kersten, Chief Ex-
ecutive Officer, will retire at the end of 2022 following nearly 12 years of service to the company and a 44-year career in the print industry. As part of a planned leader- ship succession process, cur- rent Chief Operating Officer, Bill Johnstone, will succeed Kersten as CEO, effective January 1.
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Jim Kersten joined DLS as CEO in January of 2011. He guided the company from $36 million in annual sales to being on track to achieve more than $100 million in annual sales in 2022 Flint Group Flint Group Packaging has announced the appointment of Terry Davis as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Flexible Packaging North America. To support the business’ strat- egy, Davis will be responsible for driving the sustainable long- term growth of key flexible packaging accounts in the North American market. With more than 33 years of ink and coat- ing experience, Davis will lead the refinement and execution of the company’s customer strategy. DS Smith DS Smith, the sustainable packaging compa- ny, has appointed Michael Orye as new Manag- ing Director of its recycling division in Europe and Rogier Gerritsen as Managing Director of its paper division in Europe. Orye joined DS Smith from the food packag- ing business Faerch, where he served as the CEO for Central Europe and recycling. Gerritsen joined DS Smith in 2012 when the company acquired SCA Packaging and has since held senior roles in both the Paper and Recycling divisions. Terry Davis
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