Board Converting News

2 days ago | boardconvertingnews.com | Greg Kishbaugh

AeroFlexx, an Ohio-based packaging manufacturer, has been awarded two U.S. patents for a flexible plastic package suitable for curbside recycling where all plastic bottles are accepted that aligns with industry standards used to assess the compatibility of polyethylene-based films and flexible packaging. The company says its AeroFlexx Pak is made of a flexible material but designed to act like a rigid bottle.

2 days ago | boardconvertingnews.com | Len Prazych

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, proudly announces a monumental milestone in its commitment to member education: more than 25,000 courses have been completed by employees of member companies through Packaging University, the Association’s robust online learning platform. “We celebrate this number because it shows how Independents are getting maximum return on their membership,” said AICC President Mike D’Angelo.

3 days ago | boardconvertingnews.com | Greg Kishbaugh

Korozo Group, a manufacturer of flexible packaging, marked World Environment Day 2025, taking place June 5, by urging the industry to accelerate its innovation efforts and contribute to building a future that prioritizes environmental health and responsible resource use. “As the world confronts environmental degradation, economic uncertainty, and social inequality, the need for sustainability-focused practices has never been more pressing,’ said Korozo Group CEO Adam Barnett said.

3 days ago | boardconvertingnews.com | Len Prazych

Green Bay, Wisconsin based Green Bay Packaging (GBP) has committed to investing more than $1 billion to expand its existing kraft linerboard mill in Morrilton, Arkansas. As part of the project, dubbed Project PowerPack, Green Bay also will purchase roughly 300 acres of land for future investments and expansion.

5 days ago | boardconvertingnews.com | Greg Kishbaugh

UPM Raflatac has published its 2024 Climate Review, highlighting the progress it has made as a global partner for sustainable material solutions. The Review showcases how UPM Raflatac and its partners are driving climate action in three focus areas: forests and land, emission reductions and products and services. Reducing the use of fossil fuels remains a core focus for UPM Raflatac.