Leipa Group appoints Mike Petersen as Head of Sales Packaging Paper, effective May 1, 2021. In this capacity, Mr. Petersen will report to Leipa Group's Chief Sales Officer, Dr. Fabian Gaus.
The new packaging is made from sustainably sourced thermoformable paper and is dynamic enough to be printed on with either flexographic or gravure technology and finished with a heat or cold-seal adhesive.
Bruce Hogan has been named the new Vice President and General Manager of ND Paper's Old Town Division. A pulp and paper industry veteran, Hogan brings 33 years of experience with internationally recognized companies including International Paper, Mohawk Fine Papers, Essity and Appvion.
Sappi Europe announces a price increase for all its woodfree coated and woodfree uncoated paper grades by 7 - 10 % effective 1. June 2021 for all markets in Europe. This is in addition to the previously announced and implemented increases.
Smurfit Kappa's innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon's "Frustration-Free Packaging" (FFP) certification. This is a world first for a generic packaging design, applicable for a wide range of products. The company unveiled this unique Amazon FFP pre-certification to thousands of customers at its recent invite-only virtual Better Planet Packaging event.
Liberty Diversified International (LDI) has acquired the assets of Miller Container Company, a Quad Cities-based manufacturer of corrugated cartons and displays.
Stora Enso Intelligent Packaging is expanding the selection of the sustainable ECO RFID -product family with a tag collection that is specifically designed for food & beverage items. Part of the new ECO RFID Food & Beverage Collection by Stora Enso is the world's first paper tag for microwave-safe use, ECO Meal.
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices by 5 to 15 percent on all paper and process product lines across the EMEA region, effective immediately or as customer contracts allow.
