Press release submitted on behalf Metsä BoardAccording to a recent life cycle assessment* conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. The LCA study, which compared MetsäBoard Classic FBB to corresponding grades available in European markets, was verified by … [Read more...] about Verified Study Shows Metsä Board Paperboard Can Reduce Carbon Footprint
Enews March 2025
Mass Production Printing of Holograms
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Holograms, those magical images that allow the viewer to see an image in three dimensions, have advanced from being rare, mesmerizing novelty items to offering practical applications and aesthetic touches on items and packaging everywhere. Unlike the earliest holograms that were produced as one-off laboratory specimens by optical scientists, … [Read more...] about Mass Production Printing of Holograms
Hazen Paper Hits a Game-Winner with Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook
Edited by Cori Watkins, editor, PostPress With March Madness in full swing, PostPress would be remiss not to highlight Hazen Paper’s Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook. Hazen Paper Company (Hazen Paper), based in Holyoke, Massachusetts, has scored big with its impressive holographic Enshrinement 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook. The 12th Enshrinement Yearbook cover for … [Read more...] about Hazen Paper Hits a Game-Winner with Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook
Grigeo Packaging Installs Bobst Folder-Gluer
Press release submitted on behalf of BOBST A dedicated user of BOBST technology for decades, Grigeo Packaging, Vilnius city municipality, Lithuania, has bolstered its inventory with an EXPERTFOLD 165. Chosen for its high efficiency, expanded range and built-in quality control, the new BOBST folder-gluer has immediately increased capacity and improved quality for the … [Read more...] about Grigeo Packaging Installs Bobst Folder-Gluer
The Paperboard Packaging Council Welcomes Tom Hendrickson
Press release submitted on behalf of the Paperboard Packaging Council The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hendrickson as its new Industry Affairs Manager. With a strong background in public policy, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy, Hendrickson will play a key role in advancing PPC’s efforts to support members and … [Read more...] about The Paperboard Packaging Council Welcomes Tom Hendrickson
DGM Introduces Dilli Neo Picasso Plus
Press release submitted on behalf of DGM Digital Converting Machinery DGM Digital Converting Machinery, Red Bank, New Jersey, has introduced the Dilli Neo Picasso Plus digital inkjet label press (Neo Picasso). The Neo Picasso is a high-efficiency digital label UV press. This digital inkjet label press has multiple advantages including - high printing speed, variable drop … [Read more...] about DGM Introduces Dilli Neo Picasso Plus
Absolute Printing Equipment Announces 2025 Foil Stamping Training
Press release submitted on behalf of Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc. Absolute Printing Equipment, Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced the 2025 Foil Stamping Training session, led by James Wright, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of industry experience. The training will be held at the Absolute Printing Equipment Showroom in Indianapolis, IN. The training … [Read more...] about Absolute Printing Equipment Announces 2025 Foil Stamping Training
Martin Automatic Announces the Passing of Ed Pittman
Press release submitted on behalf of Martin Automatic Martin Automatic, Rockford, Illinois, is saddened to report the passing of Edward (Ed) Pittman. He was the company’s Sales Manager for Southern Europe and Africa from 2001 until his retirement in 2022. Speaking for Martin, VP Sales & Marketing Gavin Rittmeyer said: “Ed served his customers and Martin with … [Read more...] about Martin Automatic Announces the Passing of Ed Pittman
XSYS Announces Acquisition of MacDermid Graphics Solutions
Press release submitted on behalf of XSYS XSYS, Willstaett, Germany, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, announces that it has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business (“MGS”) from Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). The transaction was signed on 1 September 2024 and has been … [Read more...] about XSYS Announces Acquisition of MacDermid Graphics Solutions
C&T Matrix Appoints Freeman as Exclusive Distributor in North America
Press release submitted on behalf of C&T Channel Matrix Freeman Manufacturing and Supply, headquartered in Avon, Ohio, with 11 locations across the US and 2 in Canada, is well-positioned to offer C&T’s leading portfolio in North America. With deep expertise in the American converting and die-making markets, Freeman has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the … [Read more...] about C&T Matrix Appoints Freeman as Exclusive Distributor in North America