Converting/Packaging

Berry Plastics to Relocate Manufacturing Equipment

January 17, 2014

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced plans to further optimize production and relocate manufacturing equipment to four of its Indiana manufacturing operations.

Case Study: Corrugated Converter "Sticks It" to High Costs

An automated gluing system reduces labor by 80% and cuts glue usage by two-thirds.

January 2, 2014

The Gibson Box Co. has produced corrugated pallets, build-ups and other packaging products since 1999, but company President David Gibson would turn back the clock four years if he could.

FLEXCON: Mounting Adhesive

December 19, 2013

FLEXmount® V-606BK is a black permanent mounting adhesive.

Guest Blog

A “Sticky Situation” Transformed Into a Valuable Growth Opportunity

The current state of the adhesives industry has transformed over the past few years, with many asking, “Will it ever slow down?”

Greg Bunker

December 18, 2013

This is an exciting time for R&D team members to work closely with the value chain.

Berry Plastics Announces Executive Change

November 22, 2013

Jim Kratochvil, chief financial officer of Berry Plastics Group Inc., plans to retire effective January 2, 2014.

Michelman Announces Paper and Corrugated Business Appointments

October 25, 2013

Michelman recently announced it has added three new team members to its paper and corrugated business unit.

Berry Plastics Announces Executive Appointments

October 21, 2013

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that it has appointed William J. (Bill) Norman to the position of president of its Rigid Open Top Division, and G. Adam Unfried to the role of executive vice president of Strategic Planning.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Acquisition in Packaging Sector is Top News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

October 14, 2013

News of an acquisition and a divestment by Berry Plastics drew the most interest last week.

Berry Plastics Acquires Flexible Plastics and Film Business

October 8, 2013

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that it has finalized two transactions in support of the company’s strategic initiatives.

Glass Beverage Container Demand Expected to Post Modest Growth

October 7, 2013

U.S. demand for beverage containers is expected to increase 1.7% per year through 2017 to 265 billion units, valued at $29.1 billion, according to a new study.