FMN | February 14th, 2022

AICC Launches ‘Breaking Down Boxes’ Podcast AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, with hosts Gene Marino, Executive Vice President, Akers Packaging Service Group and AICC Board Chair, and Joe Morelli, Vice President of Sales & Mar- keting, Huston Patterson Printers and AICC Associ- ate Board Chair, is launching the Association’s first podcast, Breaking Down Boxes . During the podcast, Marino and Morelli will interview key individuals in the independent paper and board packaging space. “AICC members have so many compelling stories to share and with them lessons to embrace,” said Michael M. D’Angelo, AICC President. “The Inde- pendent experience is fascinating and relatable on so many levels.” “AICC’s membership is full of people who have such powerful stories of growth, success and even failure,” Morelli said. “Gene and I have been for- tunate over the years to hear first hand what their experiences have been like and ultimately a lot of it has helped shape our own careers. We are both really excited to help share their valuable insight.” New episodes will be released on the first Monday of every month. The first episode which features an interview with Greg Tucker, Chairman and CEO, Bay Cities, will be available Monday, March 7. The second episode, available Monday, April 4, will fea- ture John Bird, Chairman and CEO, JB Machinery. Subscribe to Breaking Down Boxes on all major podcast platforms or visit www.AICCbox.org/boxes . ePac Opens Production Facility In Poland ePac Flexible Packaging has opened a new pro- duction facility in Poland in collaboration with mFlex. ePac Poland North, near Bydgoszcz, marks the company’s third manufacturing site in Europe. This expands ePac’s sales and production opera- tions network across the continent and builds on the launch of European sites in the UK (Silverstone) and France (Lyon). DuPont Announces Price Increase For Cyrel Products DuPont Electronics & Industrial is implementing a 7 percent price increase on Cyrel plates, effective March 1, 2022. Over the past year, DuPont has contin- ued to incur significant cost increases in critical raw materials for Cyrel Solutions; freight costs have also increased drastically for critical modes and routes.

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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com

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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