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What the Future North American IP and the New EMEA Packaging Company Will Represent in Real Production Terms

Brookfield Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Fosber Group from Guangdong Dongfang Precision Science & Technology Co., Ltd. in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $900 million. This carve-out reflects Dongfang’s strategic decision to focus on higher-margin opportunities in...

“This installation demonstrates how advanced converting technology can directly support the evolving needs of e-commerce packaging,” says Paul Stack, New Equipment Sales Manager at BW Papersystems.

Savannah, Georgia — October 20–22, 2025. CorrExpo returned with a tighter, more technical focus this year, emphasizing automation, energy efficiency, software, and plant-level ROI. By week’s end, organizers and industry media reported ~1,100 attendees, 153 exhibitors, and 38 sponsors, a...

“With the global e-commerce market projected to reach $80 billion, and corrugated packaging accounting for 43% of that volume, Harris Packaging’s new G-Grafix is well-positioned to meet the demands of this growing segment,” says Paul Stack, New Equipment Sales Manager...

Savannah Convention Center hosts 1,500 corrugated professionals, 130 exhibitors, 300 companies from 15 countries — three days of high-impact connection and insight.

Last week, we played Corruga Empire in Palm Beach, Chicago, and Rome — including at the wonderful FEFCO Technical Seminar. Yes, the game has officially gained international status and was met with great enthusiasm by our European friends and partners.

“For nearly a century, CUIR has stood for precision, simplicity, and reliability — all born in France, but built for the world,” says Fabien Val-Duprez, President & CEO of CUIR.

“Throughout Kyle’s time at Barry-Wehmiller, he has contributed significantly to our vision. Through this transition, we will continue to work together as father and son — as two stewards of our 12,000-plus team members — to show the world that...

Manual processes are often the hidden bottlenecks that limit performance in corrugated packaging plants. From inefficient scheduling to incomplete data capture and costly logistics planning, these challenges slow operations and strain teams.

International Paper (IP), one of the world’s largest packaging producers, is making bold moves to redefine its position in the corrugated industry. In a sweeping transformation, the company is divesting its pulp business and doubling down on containerboard — signaling...

The corrugated industry is evolving—and so are its leaders. This September, AICC is launching the Next Generation Executive Program, an 18-month, high-impact experience designed to shape the future of corrugated leadership.

When a fast-growing drink subscription service needed a packaging solution that could safely ship various sizes of beverage cans—while also delivering a premium unboxing experience—their packaging partner stepped up with a custom-engineered solution.

The agreement was formally signed by Edward Babuska, owner of Cascade Strapping Equipment Services, and Alfio Brandi, Business Development Director of Emmepi Group.

Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025.

Temple, Texas — You walk into StarCorr Sheets LLC, and the first thing you notice isn’t the hum of corrugators — it’s the crisp rhythm of something new: The BHS Jetliner Monochrome. The first system of its kind anywhere on...

Understanding your customers isn’t just good business—it’s the foundation of innovation and long-term success. In the corrugated packaging industry, knowing what drives client decisions, frustrations, and expectations is key to staying ahead.

CORRUGA.EXPERT, in partnership with AICC – The Independent Packaging Association, is in the final stages of developing the Corruga Empire board game — a powerful new tool for educating, networking, and promoting within the North American corrugated packaging market.

Sean Nicholl takes the helm of Corrugated & Finishing Aftermarket Sales, bringing fresh leadership to customers across the USA and Canada.