Culture & Marketing

Inspired by over two decades of success from its Ideas that Matter (ITM) grant program - the only operation of its kind in the paper and packaging industry - Sappi established EITM in 2016.

More than $2.2 million in scholarships has been awarded to nearly 450 students through the LP Scholarship Program

As part of the company's expansion into the North American market, Billerud, a world-leading manufacturer of superior paper and packaging materials, is introducing its portfolio of coated liners to the US market. This introduction will enable great improvements in sustainability and cost performance for both packaging converters and brand owners.

So what is next?

Fiber-based consumer packaging leader Graphic Packaging International has announced the launch of an innovation in coated recycled paperboard (CRB): PaceSetter Rainier(TM), named after Mount Rainier, known for its pristine white snow-capped summit.

The mattress packaging is made from Mondi kraft paper, offering breathable and expandable product features.

EcoVadis has recognised UPM with a platinum score based on the company's sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labour and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement.

The Lenzing Group has again been awarded platinum status in the EcoVadis CSR rating. Covering the most important areas of corporate social responsibility--environment, fair working conditions, human rights, as well as ethics and sustainable procurement--it is the third time it has won the distinction from among 100,000 companies. This puts Lenzing among the top 1 percent of companies being reviewed.

The hard work by all of our employees at SNA not only exceeded our expectations for safety and prosperity, but also resulted in one of our company's most successful years.

Designation ranks LP among America's top companies, highlighting its efforts to foster a safe, inclusive work environment where every team member can grow, thrive and belong.

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that the Representative Director, President & COO Yosuke Kawamoto has been inaugurated as Chairman of the International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA), an international association in the corrugated packaging industry. His term of office will be for two years, until 2025.

Ideal for retail signage and displays made from thicker substrates like corrugated and poly-based materials, the state-of-the-art technology combines the agility and speed of digital printing with exceptional print quality, a wide color spectrum and minimal energy consumption.

A 15-year transformation to make marketing better

LP's industry-leading safety program wins eleventh APA Safest Company Award since 2009

Ahlstrom, a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber-based materials, in collaboration with adapa, a leading supplier of flexible packaging solutions, and Maped, a prominent stationery brand, is proud to introduce a groundbreaking flowpack solution for eraser packaging.

The Flexi-Hex® sleeve is a patented, honeycomb design made from paper that helps protect products in transit.

Smurfit Kappa has once again been recognised for its technical innovation and creativity in flexographic printing at this year's Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK awards. Building on its previous success, the company has demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing an impressive total of 14 awards.

Veritiv Connects advances programs that help individuals learn, grow, and thrive with education at the core of the company's community efforts.

Iconex CEO Craig Gunckel Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award Winner for His Transformational Leadership & Focus on the Company's Global Workforce.

Smith Corona today announces the launch of its new division, Pinnacle Labels, a leading manufacturer and provider of top-quality weigh scale labels. With full dedication to scale label production, Pinnacle Labels' mission is to bring convenience and affordability to the industry.

New barrier papers engineered for packaging applications

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) received a top score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI) from Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Top-scoring businesses - scoring 80 or higher - are recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."

Paper Excellence Canada announced it has once again been voted one of Canada's 2022 Best 50 corporate citizens by Corporate Knights. Paper Excellence Canada is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and paper, including printing and writing, packaging, and specialty papers.

Ahlstrom, a leading sustainable specialty materials company, takes another step in becoming the market leader in sustainable and plastic-free solutions with a non-heat sealable tea filter range, which has received certification for home compostability according to OK Compost from TÜV Austria.

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has, once again, achieved the highest Platinum level in EcoVadis' sustainability assessment. The company has achieved the highest level or rating every year since 2017.