Paperboard Packaging Council

Indications of a North American economic recovery are popping up everywhere. From a large jump in new orders by U.S. non-manufacturers to a continued increase in long-term housing demand, there is ample reason to be hopeful.

Industry News on the package printing industry, including Middleton Printing, GPA, DuPont, Labels Unlimited, OEC Graphics, Toray Plastics (America)

Paperboard Packaging Council member Graphic Packaging International’s Elk Grove, IL, plant recently earned PPC’s revered “One Million Hour” safety award for logging one million consecutive injury-free hours.

Authorities at the Paperboard Packaging Council's Fall Meeting in Dallas examined leadership, the economy and public policy. The meeting was attended by close to 250 participants and honored winners of the 70th Annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition.

At the 70th Annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, Diamond Packaging was presented with five awards, including Folding Carton of the Year for Elizabeth Arden’s Limited Edition Sunflowers packaging.

Claus Bolza-Schünemann, KBA Group president and CEO, delivered the keynote speech Paperboard Packaging Council’s fall conference, presenting an international outlook on the industry with management tips and personal philosophy.

Installed less than four months ago, Frankston Packaging Company’s new Speedmaster XL 106 from Heidelberg has further transformed its growing business.

There is no doubt that competition is fierce in the folding carton market. Associations such as the Paperboard Packaging Council's (PPC) can provide invaluable resources to help companies stay ahead of the pack.

This October, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC)’s Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX, will include a tour of the American Carton Company and Southern Champion Tray.

On Sunday, May 19, Esko honored Simon James, who is retiring. He was given a warm welcome and standing ovation at EskoWorld 2013 by hundreds of Esko users and representatives in recognition of his contribution to the packaging industry.