KIRCHHEIM, Germany, June 5, 2018 (Press Release) -With an expanding market and the “best business in years,” Lithographic Industries, a privately-owned, third generation packaging printer located in Broadview, IL, chose to invest in its business by adding a new KBA-Iberica Optima 106 die cutter after thoroughly investigating what was competitively offered in the marketplace. The firm, which is known for its high-quality blister card printing in combination gang runs, has always remained a bit under the radar in its one-story facility on a quiet street in this suburb of Chicago.

LONDON, June 4, 2018 (Press Release) -Concerned about the environmental pollution created by construction materials, Bat’IPac, a French Construction Company, looked into the development of a sustainable solution made of corrugated cardboard and plastic.

The final product, made in collaboration with DS Smith, consists of various layers of corrugated cardboard surrounded by twin-wall polypropylene plastics sheets which provides thermal insulation and make boards flame retardant and water resistant.

RICHMOND, VA, June 4, 2018 (Press Release) -Governor Ralph Northam today announced that SchaeferRolls, Inc., a producer of polymer-based roll covers and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SchäferRolls GmbH & Co. KG, will invest $12 million to establish a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in the City of Covington. The company will be the local supplier to paper and packaging manufacturer WestRock Company’s plant. Virginia successfully competed against South Carolina for the project, which will create 31 new jobs.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, June 4, 2018 (CNW) -On May 30, Cascades' leadership in the area of energy efficiency was honoured at ENERGY SUMMIT 2018. The Company, a leader in the recovery and manufacture of green packaging and tissue products, received a Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) Leadership Award in the category of Integrated Energy Efficiency Strategy. With this award, Natural Resources Canada recognized Cascades' good practices and commitment to continuously improving its energy efficiency through a variety of initiatives stemming from its integrated strategy.

BRUSSELS, June 4, 2018 (Press Release) -Environmental legislation is now regularly discussed in every division and committee within BIR, thereby fully validating the decision of the world recycling association to form the International Environment Council (IEC) approaching two decades ago.