International Paper Acquires Two Corrugated Packaging Plants in Spain

Total Boxboard production in December increased five percent compared to December 2019. It was down three percent when compared to the same 12 months of 2019. The boxboard operating rate was 93.8 percent, up 5.3 points from December 2019 and essentially flat (-0.2 pts.) year-to-date. Solid Bleached Boxboard production in December increased three percent compared to December 2019. It was down four percent when compared to the same 12months of 2019. click read more for the rest of the statistics

NBi FlexPack, an NBi Technologies company based in Wisconsin has announced its launch as a flexible packaging manufacturer producing high-quality custom solutions. NBi products are made in the USA, which allows for quick turnaround times for shipping anywhere in the US. Expert, personal service is an added convenience. “When we say NBi FlexPack is ‘Customized packaging. Personalized service. Made in the USA’, we back it up,” says Rick Nerenhausen, general manager, NBi Technologies, the parent company of NBi FlexPack. “We nurture customer care and are proud to provide top quality products made in our nation with options to meet every customer’s needs.” The packaging manufacturer is dedicated to reducing environmental impact and offers sustainable solutions including compostable and recyclable flexible packaging. Other benefits include: • Personal service with 25+ years of print expertise • Low MOQs • Special orders available upon request

As reported in the media, during the night between September 5 and 6th, there was a fire in one of the buildings at BillerudKorsnäs’ production unit in Karlsborg. The fire started late in the evening on September 5th in and was isolated to one building. . The fire has been extinguished. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The production in Karlsborg has been stopped while the damage is being investigated.