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Bio Coffee Launches with Compostable Film

(Flexpack)

May 19, 2015, ... we have had an excellent response from our customers.” NatureFlex films are certified to meet the American ASTM D6400 and European EN13432 standards for compostable packaging. They begin life as a natural ...

Study Shows Benefits of Corrugated Shippers

(Corrugated)

April 14, 2015, ... and avoiding the costs of washing, sanitizing, and drying containers. The CPA is a corrugated industry initiative, jointly sponsored by the American Forest & Paper Assn., AICC–The Independent Packaging ...

Corrugated Shipping Containers Are Clean, Study Shows

(Corrugated)

February 22, 2015, ... shipping containers produced in the US are recovered for recycling. The Corrugated Packaging Alliance is a corrugated industry initiative, jointly sponsored by the American Forest & Paper Assn., AICC–The ...

Holiday News & a PFFC Gift for You!

(Yo's Yarns)

December 18, 2014, ... Retail Federation claims that consumers will spend more than $616 billion on gifts, and an Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) survey reveals that Americans still will want these gifts under the tree wrapped. The ...

PPC Spring Meeting Offers Wide-Ranging Information

(Carton Box)

June 03, 2014, ... and professor at RIT, who explored the techniques and metrics used in creating a successful social media strategy; Eric Rutkow, author of American Canopy, who discussed the history of forestry in North ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ... crisis and reduced demand because of "technology, computers, mobile devices, and social media." There have also been 17 Chapter 11 bankruptcies in North American paper companies—particularly in newsprint—since ...

Online Courses for Radiation Curing Applications in NY

(EB)

January 29, 2014, ... to lead an across-the-board reform of America’s training programs to make sure they have one mission: Train Americans with the skills employers need, and match them to good jobs that need to be filled ...

PPC Fall Meeting Features Wide Range of Speakers

(Carton Box News)

November 24, 2013, ... North American Paperboard Packaging Competition.  Starting the general sessions on Thursday, Claus Bolza-Schünemann, president and CEO of KBA, explained how his company has succeeded in growing within ...

Experience Speaks | Frank Papa

(Experience Speaks)

November 07, 2013, ... and the move to commoditize the product. To what associations does your company belong? I am on the board of the American Forest and Paper Assn. and the American Management Assn. How do you handle ...

Avery Dennison Adds Price-Neutral FSC-Certified Labels

(Label/Tape News)

March 19, 2013, ... collection of North American Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper label materials. Company says the prices of these new products are comparable with those of non-certified alternatives to drive ...

Market Forecast | Paper Industry Outlook for 2013

(Substrates)

March 19, 2013, ... for leading the company's sustainability and related stakeholder engagement programs across Canada, the United States, and South America. Ian is also charged with leading the company's North American CSR ...

PPC Puts Public Policy on the Agenda

(Carton Box News)

February 20, 2013, ... oversees NAM’s events across the country, and manages the association’s congressional recognition and accountability program. Paul Noe VP for Public Policy at the American Forest & Paper Assn. (AF&PA), ...

McCullagh Coffee Launches Compostable Packs Using Natureflex Film

(Flexpack)

November 28, 2012, ... American ASTM D6400, European EN13432, and Australian AS4736 standards for compostable packaging. The wood pulp is sourced from managed plantations. The renewable bio-based content of NatureFlex films ...

Newark Group “Green” Goals Reach to 2020

(Carton Box)

October 19, 2012, ... late 2010, are said to align Newark with the American Forest and Paper Assn. (AF&PA) 2020 Better Practices Better Planet Goal and with the company’s personal objectives. “The Newark Group was founded ...

RISI Studies Chinese Boxboard Markets

(Carton Box)

August 24, 2012, A new study from RISI details the growing boxboard market in China, including markets, supply and demand, end-use patterns, and more   BEIJING, CHINA | RISI, the information provider for the global ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, ... by Katherine O’Brien, senior editor of American Printer Div. of OutputLinks)     GMG To Present Revolutionary Spot-Color Technology TUEBINGEN, GERMANY | GMG (Stand B25 in Hall 4) reports it will ...

IPS Testing Approved for Corrugated Recyclability Protocol

(Carton Box)

December 08, 2011, ... initiative jointly sponsored by the American Forest & Paper Assn. (AF&PA)  the Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) and the Fibre Box Assn. (FBA). For more information, click here or contact ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... rule and focus on food for these first two species, which drive the greatest packaging volume. The Greenwich, CT-based American Pet Products Assn.’s 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey reported that ...

Reporter Carton & Box

(Carton Box)

July 31, 2011, American Forest & Paper Assn., Washington, DC, reports total kraft paper shipments in May 2011 were 131,800 tons, an increase of 0.2% compared to May American Forest & Paper Assn., Washington, DC, reports ...

Containerboard June Operating Rate Up from May

(Carton Box News)

July 18, 2011, The American Forest & Paper Assn. reports that while June 2011 US containerboard production was flat when compared to May 2011, month over month average daily production was up 3.3% WASHINGTON, DC | The ...