Which box is right for you? Contributed by SupplyLand When it comes to selecting the right corrugated cardboard box for shipping and packaging, the choice can be confusing. Many businesses often question the differences between 200# Mullen Test boxes and 32 ECT boxes. This is especially true when some large vendors market the heavier 200#…
Read More >>Key Insights Highlight Shifting Consumer Behavior, Economic Recovery, and Growth Opportunities for the Folding Carton Market Fastmarkets RISI recently released its 2024-25 Trends Industry Outlook & Market Data Report exclusively for the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), providing an in-depth analysis of the U.S. and Canadian folding carton markets. The report offers valuable insights into key trends shaping…
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The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) hosted its highly anticipated Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference in Atlanta from September 30 to October 2, 2024. Honoring PPC’s historic 95th anniversary, the sold-out event gathered industry leaders, designers, converters, and manufacturers for a conference focused on the critical role paperboard packaging plays in driving sustainability, innovation, and workforce…
Read More >>The Customize Boxes has just launched a new line of Tuck Boxes with Die Cut Functionality Offered by TCB USA. These boxes are designed with sustainability in mind, offering customers an eco-conscious option without compromising on quality. The Customize Boxes introduced rotatory die-cutting, which is an efficient technique to cut paperboard in a tuck box…
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By Brian Westerlind, Director of Industry Affairs, Paperboard Packaging Council In an era marked by environmental awareness, industries are increasingly turning to sustainable solutions like paperboard packaging. Folding cartons and rigid boxes offer product protection, numerous design capabilities and, of course, the biodegradable nature that brands and consumers are looking for today. This article will…
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By James Montero MacColl, Senior Marketing Manager with Easy Fairs UK Packaging is going back to its roots. It’s been thousands of years since the ancient Chinese first used pressed tree bark to create small pouches for herbs and medicines, but the paper packaging of today is no nostalgia act — it’s only proving to…
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Navigating the Shift to Sustainable Paper Solutions As consumer brands grapple with increasing packaging-related environmental regulations and a marketplace that demands sustainability, the shift toward paper packaging has become more than a trend — it’s a necessary transition. This movement is driven by regulatory mandates, consumer demands and a collective industry responsibility toward ecological stewardship.…
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Where the Opportunities Are for Brands Today By Paivi Harju-Eloranta, Director of Product Stewardship for Stora Enso Packaging Materials Packaging has always played a vital role in food safety. Safe food packaging builds brand trust with consumers by reducing the risk of contamination of food, by extending shelf life, by enabling traceability, and much more.…
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created a new secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks, replacing plastic shrink film that has been the industry standard. The new paper solution, TrayWrap, is made with Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap and is being used by a coffee brand to secure…
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By Greg Caldwell, Chief Marketing Officer, Packsize In the dynamic realm of modern commerce, the innovation of right-sized packaging is leading a profound shift toward sustainable business practices. This strategic approach, which tailors packaging to the exact dimensions of the product, is making strides in reducing waste, decreasing costs, and advancing sustainability initiatives. It represents…
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The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) today announced the release of its 2023-2024 Trends Industry Outlook & Market Data Report, the only comprehensive market outlook for folding cartons. Prepared exclusively for PPC by Fastmarkets RISI, a provider of pulp and paper industry intelligence, the report features overall growth forecasts for the U.S. and Canada as well…
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MCA, Inc., an international supplier of sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, is introducing Rhinöx Paper PR61-UC (into the U.S. market and other countries) a highly advanced hydrophobic, aqueous solution formulated with nanoparticle technology engineered to reduce moisture and water absorption and maintain the mechanical strength of the cellulose fibers of paper: carton, cardboard, packaging.…
Read More >>Substantial Reductions Made in Environmental Impact of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes, Including 50% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions The corrugated packaging industry has achieved substantial reductions in the environmental impacts of a corrugated cardboard box according to a new life cycle assessment (LCA) released today. The study shows a 50% per unit reduction in greenhouse gas emissions…
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How to Make Meaningful Progress at Every Stage of the Product Lifecycle By Austin Given, Director, Packaging Design & Development for Veritiv USA/Asia Sustainability is no longer for those who can afford it or are willing to pay for it. Companies now have a responsibility to bring innovative solutions forward to their customers, developing eco-focused,…
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How Fiber-based Tear Tape Joins the Dots Between Customer Demands, Sustainability, Functionality and Value By Christopher Morgan, Global Sales Director at Filtrona Tapes From our Twitter feeds to our online grocery habits, companies know more about us than ever before. And, as more and more of our lives are lived online, the opportunities to pitch…
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Campaign Encourages Manufacturers and Consumers to Help Recycle More Boxes By Mary Anne Hansan, President of the Paper and Packaging Board With the climate crisis looming larger than ever, businesses are increasingly searching for more sustainable packaging solutions. Replacing plastic is one of the big opportunities to make an impact. According to the Energy Department,…
Read More >>The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), co-sponsored by AICC – The Independent Packaging Association and Fibre Box Association (FBA), today announced Caitlin Salaverria, Director of Marketing and Communications at FBA, will join ICPF as its new President. Salaverria will transition responsibilities and join ICPF full time on July 1, 2023. She succeeds Richard Flaherty, who…
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The Age of Corrugated Crates is Here– and for Good Reason By Rodger Mort, President of PACT Despite the much-maligned, COVID-caused supply chain slowdown, the modern history of the shipping industry is a story of inspiring innovation. Ever since standardized containers brought seamless uniformity to global goods delivery, shipping has witnessed a steady stream of…
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Keystone Folding Box Co., a designer and manufacturer of paperboard packaging solutions, has completed a two-year, $5 million upgrade to its manufacturing facility in Newark, New Jersey. Comprising several sophisticated new production machines, the infrastructure investment increases the company’s output capacity by approximately 20% while also enhancing efficiency, reducing lead times and improving overall product…
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Cartonboard Secondary Packaging Bundles Sustainability and Shelf Appeal By Jeff Wintring, Chief Technology Officer at R.A. Jones Few topics live higher on the agenda for U.S. food producers today than sustainability, and the role packaging plays in planet health. With nine out of 12 top U.S. retailers committing to bold initiatives to move all plastic…
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