FMN | December 7th, 2020

The Royal Group Acquires Pinnacle Packaging The Royal Group (TRG) has acquired Pinnacle Packaging, Inc., located in Louisville, Kentucky. Jim McCubbin, current Pinnacle Packaging President and CEO, will continue in his position under the new ownership. Corrugated Provider Pinnacle Packaging, Inc., was established by Jim Mc- Cubbin and his partners in 2003. It is a supplier of cor- rugated containers and automotive packaging in the greater Louisville, Kentucky, market. The Royal Group is reportedly among the nation’s largest independent corrugated box and display manu- facturers, with more than 30 locations nationwide. ePac Opens First Production Plant In Africa ePac Flexible Packaging has expanded intoAfrica with its first production plant in Ghana. It is already taking orders, which will be fulfilled by ePac’s UK-based plant while building a plant in Africa is underway. ePac Ghana will be a collaborative venture with

ePac Holdings managed by Victor Sosah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur with extensive experience in flexible packaging. Far Reach ePac was established in 2016 in the United States and today operates 18 manufacturing plants across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Tekni-Plex Invests In New Press For Medical Devices Tekni-Plex, a manufacturing company, invested $2 million in a narrow web, f lexographic press to meet printed lidding demands for larger-sized med- ical devices. Meeting Deadlines According to Tekni-Plex, the four-color press, featur- ing a web cleaner, inline vision system, 360-degree reg- istration adjustment and controlled ink densities, will die-cut coated lidding using proprietary heat seal coat- ing formulations. The 17-inch wide press is aimed at helping manufac- turers meet deadlines and deliver standard materials in two-to-four weeks.

Designed with input from HP Indigo experts, our Parts Washer (model number A-44213-A) was created specifically to clean parts from HP Indigo digital presses. It speeds productivity through an extra long flush hose for direct hands-free flushing of press parts. The Graymills abrasive resistant pump, twin filtration system, and rugged power-coated steel construction are up to the challenge of cleaning with imaging oil. DOES AN HP INDIGO NEED ITS OWN PARTS WASHER? They Thought So.

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