After starting nonprofit organization Two Sides North America, Chicago, Illinois, nearly a decade ago, Phil Riebel has retired as president of the organization, effective April 1. Kathi Rowzie, who has been running the day-to-day operations of Two Sides since last March, will become president. Jeff Hester, chairman of the Two Sides North America board of directors, stated … [Read more...] about Two Sides North America Announces Leadership Transition

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), Springfield, Massachusetts, the North American association for converters of paperboard packaging and their suppliers, has selected Steven C. Voorhees, former CEO of WestRock, as the recipient of its 2021 Robert T. Gair Award. Named after the man whose innovation gave birth to the modern folding carton, the Robert T. Gair Award is … [Read more...] about PPC Honors Former WestRock CEO with Lifetime Achievement Award

Kongsberg, a provider of digital cutting solutions with US headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio, entered a new era on April 6, 2021, transforming into a standalone company, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (“Kongsberg PCS”). The transformation follows the acquisition of the business by OpenGate Capital. The transformation of Kongsberg PCS brings with it the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Kongsberg Digital Finishing Transforms into Standalone Business

Komori America, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, a maker of offset and digital presses, has announced that MBO will be offering a new MBO K32-KSE Combi Buckle/Knife Folder to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Komori’s acquisition of MBO Post Press Solutions. “KSE" in the machine name stands for “Komori Special Edition,” and it is available at special pricing for a limited time … [Read more...] about Komori Marks Anniversary of MBO Group Acquisition with Special Edition Folder

EyeC, Hamburg, Germany, a maker of artwork and print inspection systems, has announced global availability of ProofText, its new highly automated web-based text inspection software. ProofText is designed for initial artwork proofreading and revision control to assist creative agencies, prepress service providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, FMCG companies, as well as label … [Read more...] about EyeC Releases New Artwork Inspection Software

Eckhart & Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, a resource for bookbinding and print finishing services, and a manufacturer of rigid boxes and cases, has launched a website with a fresh, clean look. The site features clear, concise navigation, along with informative descriptions of services, all accompanied by illuminating graphics. Details about Eckhart’s binding, decorating and … [Read more...] about New Website for Eckhart & Co.

More than 200 exhibitors from 33 countries have registered for virtual.drupa, scheduled for April 20-23, 2021, at https://virtual.drupa.com. “We are very pleased about the recent registrations from outstanding exhibitors and major global players such as HP Inc. and Landa Digital Printing from Israel. Both companies will enrich virtual.drupa with their impressive range of … [Read more...] about More Than 200 Exhibitors from 33 Countries Registered for virtual.drupa

Printing and graphic arts association PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, has announced that Dave Leskusky has been appointed president of PRINTING United Alliance. Leskusky has overseen operations at NAPCO Media, which melded with the Alliance in 2019 to further connect members and the industry at large with a comprehensive platform of the most widespread media brands … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Alliance Taps New President

RadTech, the nonprofit for UV/EB technology, has announced the winners of the 2021 RadLaunch Awards, which will be presented during an Awards Zoom Program, 3-4 p.m. EDT on April 28, 2021. In addition to recognizing four RadLaunch winners, the judges offered a special Unique New Technology Award to recognize a potentially disruptive formative composites process. The Awards … [Read more...] about RadTech Announces 2021 RadLaunch Award Winners and Virtual Awards Ceremony