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Importation of Logs to China Jumped 76% in March with New Zealand and Australia Increasing Their Shipments the Most
Log arrivals to China surged in March with an increase of 76% over the previous month. This came after almost a year of declining log imports. New Zealand and Australia increased their volumes the most, together accounting for a record-high share of over 50% of the total import volume. Log import prices have trended downward since early 2014. - May 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Calumet Carton Company Receives AIB Recognition of Achievement
Calumet Carton Company, a premier manufacturer of paperboard packaging solutions, announces that they have received Recognition of Achievement from the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International. - April 29, 2015 - Calumet Carton Company
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills in the US Northwest Have Increased Faster Than in Other Regions of the Us the Past Year
Pulp mills in the US South continued to have stable wood fiber prices in the 1Q/15 at levels lower than any other region in the country. The dramatic increase in chip prices in the Northwest during 2014 started to level off early in 2015, while tight fiber supply in both the Lake State region and in the Northeast resulted in upward price pressure, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
DSI Warehouse Inc. Meets Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Standards
DSI Warehouse Inc. Receives the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification - April 21, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.
Pathway Moving Announces Trip to America Contest (Lucky Draw)
Pathway Moving Services, Yangon’s only American owned moving, removals and storage company, today announced their first ever contest, the prize being a 10-day trip to the United States of America. The contest begins today and is expected to create a lot of excitement in Yangon. - April 20, 2015 - Pathway Moving Services
Make Your Dispensary Stand Out with Cannaline Re-Writable Glass Stash Jars from Marijuana Packaging Company MMC Depot
Denver-based marijuana packaging company MMC Depot is offering their new line of re-writable cannaline glass stash jars for those who want quality marijuana containers that meet current regulations. With plenty of flexibility in terms of design and many favorable reviews, these are an investment... - April 19, 2015 - MMC Depot
Cans and Tubes Are Booming: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Rigid Metal Packaging
Steel and aluminum are sustainable materials for attractive packaging: high-quality appearance, outstanding barrier properties and best requirements for reprocessing. "Already today the recycling rate for metal packaging in Europe amounts to significantly more than 70%," says Oliver... - April 01, 2015 - Ceresana
Leading Supplier of Marijuana Storage Containers, MMC Depot, Recommends Grow Bags as the Ideal Option for Cultivating Marijuana
As an established packaging supply business, MMC Depot has developed a reputation as the go-to source for medical marijuana containers, but what many individuals don’t know is that MMC Depot has other packaging solutions for cannabis products. - March 20, 2015 - MMC Depot
Loveshaw Releases New "Loveshaw" App Available on the Apple App Store
The Loveshaw app is a resource for sales managers and distributor sales representatives to efficiently present the Loveshaw product line to end users for a more effective sales call. - March 19, 2015 - Loveshaw
Busch Systems Launches New Website to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Busch Systems, a leading manufacturer of recycling, waste and compost containers is excited to announce the launch of a redesigned website featuring a unique bin selector tool, enhanced company profiles and new product navigation options. - March 18, 2015 - Busch Systems
Exportation of Logs and Lumber from Russia Failed to Increase in the 4Q/14 Despite the Advantage of an Almost 50% Depreciated Rouble
The much-depreciated Russian rouble has given Russian exporters of logs and lumber a good opportunity to increase shipments of their products. However, softwood sawlog export volumes in the 4Q/14 were up only by 2-3% from the same quarter in 2013, while lumber exports declined over the same time period, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Softwood Log Imports to China Slowed in the 4Q/14, But 2014 Was Still a Record Year with the Import Value Surpassing 5.4 Billion Dollars
China is the largest importer of logs in the world and although the log shipments to the country slowed in the 4Q of last year, import volumes hit a record high in 2014, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The import cost of softwood logs in the 4Q/14 was seven percent below the prices seen in the 4Q/13, with the costs for logs from New Zealand and the US having fallen the most. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Throughout Much of North America Late in 2014 Because of Reduced Lumber Production and Slowing Log Exports to Asia
Lower lumber production and slowing log exports to Asia resulted in generally lower sawlog prices in both the US and Canada in the 3Q/14, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest price declines were seen in the US South and in the Interior of British Columbia, where prices were down 3-10% from the 2Q/14. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
SGS Informs on China Updating National Labeling and Safety Standards for Packaged Drinking Water
China’s Department of Food Safety Standard, Risk Surveillance and Assessment, National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) published new requirements for packaged drinking water products. - February 28, 2015 - SGS
Economic Development Professionals and Business Location Experts to Share Trends and Issues Impacting Today’s Economy at Site Selectors Guild Conference
The Site Selectors Guild (SSG) Annual Conference convenes Feb. 23-25, 2015 and will bring together economic development professionals, Guild members and special guests to participate in professional programming and networking focused on key site selection trends and issues impacting today’s economy. The SSG is the world’s largest association of business location experts whose members’ site selection projects represent more than $32.5 billion in annual capital expenditures each year. - February 23, 2015 - The Site Selectors Guild, Inc.
Marijuana Packaging Company, MMC Depot Supports the Growing Trend of Edibles in the Recreational and Medical Marijuana Industries with Child-Safe MMJ Containers
According to a recent report by state government, “there is a slow but steady shift away from traditional methods of consuming marijuana – smoking it – to new delivery methods.” Supporting that trend, MMC Depot, a marijuana packaging company with experience in packaging that... - February 20, 2015 - MMC Depot
CRB Launches Unique Mobile Thermal Transfer Printing Solution Using Datamax-O’Neil's MP Nova Printer
Thermal transfer printers offer maximum reliability, stability and the best usability when installed on forklift trucks and stacker cranes. - February 18, 2015 - Datamax-O'Neil
Latest Trends and Key Issues in the India Retail Packaging Market to 2018
MarketreportsonIndia.com presents the latest report on “Latest Trends and Key Issues in the India Retail Packaging Market to 2018" providing a comprehensive analysis of the emerging trends and opportunities in the India packaging market. - February 14, 2015 - Market Reports on India
Order the Carton Sealing Tape You Need and Get It Shipped for Free
It's hard to beat 50 years' worth of packaging expertise. This is the reason why World Packaging Co., Inc. has remained one of the most reliable sources of packaging supplies around, and their selection of high-quality carton sealing tape is proof of this. The company's line of pressure-sensitive... - February 13, 2015 - World Packaging Co., Inc.
NEM Now Offers Retrofit Packages
NEM Offers Various Retrofit Packages for Existing Machines to Improve Performance with Updated Technology - January 31, 2015 - New England Machinery, Inc.
Diamond Packaging Recognized as Leading Supplier for Corporate Action on Climate Change
Diamond recognized as demonstrating a superior approach to climate change mitigation. - January 29, 2015 - Diamond Packaging
New Print and Apply Labeling System with Intelligent Motion™ Technology Delivers What No Other Labeler Can
Innovatively designed, Videojet®9550 LPA system increases reliability, efficiency and productivity for outer case and bundle packaging - January 25, 2015 - Videojet Technologies
VIRUN® NutraBIOsciences™ to Present at BEVERAGE INNOVATION 2015 on February 4th – Hear VIRUN talk Innovation from Water to Beer
VIRUN to present the latest-and-greatest at Beverage Innovation 2015, presented to you by FoodNavigator-USA and BeverageDaily. From cognitive waters containing Phosphatidylserine, DHA Omega-3 and weight-loss waters with high levels of Resveratrol and Curcumin that help regulate blood sugar, to heart-healthy waters containing 1000mg Phytosterols and 680mg EPA DHA Omega-3. From water to beer, raw material to finished product, VIRUN is your solutions-based resource. - January 20, 2015 - VIRUN
MMC Depot Recommends Choosing Marijuana Packaging That Complies with the Expanding Legality of Recreational Marijuana Sale Regulations
In the past two years, the legalization of marijuana has expanded beyond Colorado and Washington to Washington DC, Oregon, and Alaska. With this expansion comes new packaging needs and regulations across each state which is why MMC Depot, a marijuana packaging company is constantly reading up on... - January 17, 2015 - MMC Depot
Menasha Corporation Announces Acquisition of Canada-Based PearceWellwood
Menasha Corporation's acquisition of PearceWellwood expands Menasha Packaging Company’s operations to Canada and enhances its end-to-end merchandising solutions. - January 15, 2015 - Menasha Packaging
Corrugated Box Industry in India - 2014: Market Reports on India
MarketReportsonIndia.com presents a report on "Corrugated Box Industry in India - 2014: Market size, Market trends, Growth drivers, Future forecast, Market opportunity." This report provides an insight into the Corrugated Box Industry's current scenario, structure and practices in India. - January 14, 2015 - Market Reports on India
The Standard Reference Book for Paper and Wood Packaging Technology "Cartons, Crates & Corrugated Board" Publishes New 2nd Edition Through DEStech Publications
DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of the second edition of "Cartons, Crates, and Corrugated Board: Handbook of Paper and Wood Packaging Technology," by Diana Twede, Susan E. M. Selke, Donatien-Pascal Kamdem and David Shires. Used as a textbook worldwide, the first edition quickly became the standard reference for paper and wood packaging technology, the book has now been extensively revised and updated by a team formed by the original authors and two additional authors. - January 12, 2015 - DEStech Publications, Inc
Interstate Container to Exhibit Greencoat® Strong & Cost-Efficient Wax-Free Boxes at SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference 2015
Interstate Container will showcase Greencoat® strong & cost-efficient wax-free boxes at Booth # 435/437 during SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference 2015 from January 9 – 10 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. - January 11, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
The Wood Fiber Costs for the World’s Hardwood Pulp-Producing Mills Have Declined in 2014
Reduced pulpwood prices in Sweden, Russia, Brazil and Australia in the 3Q/14 resulted in the lowest Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) since 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. With mixed price trends for softwood fiber, the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has been fairly stable the past two years. - December 20, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
MMC Depot Stresses the Importance of Considering Form and Function When Selecting Medical Marijuana Containers and Packaging
Denver-based medical marijuana container supplier MMC Depot is stressing the importance of form and function when customers choose the best containers and packaging for their marijuana products. The type of MMJ product that customers use determines the most effective container, and knowing what is... - December 18, 2014 - MMC Depot
Bags Triumphant: Ceresana Publishes Study on the European Market for Flexible Packaging
Bags increasingly replace metal tins and rigid containers. The market research institute Ceresana analyzed the European market for flexible packaging made from plastics, paper, and aluminum. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
White Paper on the Need for an HMI
NEM releases a White Paper on the need for an HMI in Packaging Machinery. - December 13, 2014 - New England Machinery, Inc.
Dutchland Plastics Wins Top Awards for Rotomolding
Dutchland Plastics was awarded two of the highest awards from the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) at the 2014 Rotomolded Products Competition. - December 12, 2014 - Dutchland Plastics
New England Machinery at Pack Expo East 2015
NEM will be presenting its Pharma-Grade Compact Unscrambler at Pack Expo East 2015 in Phil., PA, Feb. 16-18 in booth 925. - December 06, 2014 - New England Machinery, Inc.
Menasha Packaging Wins Awards at 2014 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition
Menasha Packaging won two awards in the 2014 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition organized by the Paperboard Packaging Council, including an excellence award in the carton competition’s Innovation category for its TIDI Tower™ (for the TIDIShield Grab ‘n Go™ Eye Shield Dispensing System by TIDI Products) and an excellence award in the General category for its Coppertone Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Special Pack. - December 06, 2014 - Menasha Packaging
ABL Technology Ltd Taking the Milk Production, Milk Processing and Food Processing World by Storm
Milk processing has never been so easy earlier, unless ABL technology has introduced its milk production and milk processing equipments to the world. Now the milk processing world is being taken by storm. - December 05, 2014 - ABL Technology Ltd
IP Consulting Inc. and Cisco Systems Welcome Manufacturers to An Executive Roundtable Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
This is an invitation for manufacturers to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for a Roundtable event. - December 04, 2014 - IP Consulting Inc.
Blue Bins, Toronto Manufacturer of Plastic Boxes and Moving Supplies, Seeks Individuals to Become Licensing Holders
Blue Bins, a leading Toronto manufacturer of plastic boxes for moving, as well as plastic recycled – and recyclable – moving supplies, is actively seeking new license holders throughout Canada. License holders will work with Blue Bins corporate owners and managers to serve residential,... - December 04, 2014 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Diamond Packaging Wins 10 Awards in 71st Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition
Awards showcase Diamond’s folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foil stamping, and embossing. - November 24, 2014 - Diamond Packaging
MMC Depot Encourages Dispensaries to Go Beyond State Regulations Concerning Childproof Containers
When it comes to drugs of any kind, whether alcohol, tobacco, or even caffeine, it is important for the companies distributing these products to take safety precautions to ensure that they do not accidentally fall into the wrong hands. Currently states like Colorado or Washington have strong... - November 21, 2014 - MMC Depot
Greencoat® Wax-Free Boxes at PACK EXPO International 2014: A Huge Step in the Right Direction
Interstate Container is showcasing Greencoat®, its wax-free, strong, and eco-friendly corrugated boxes at Booth # N- 5883 during PACK EXPO International 2014. During PACK EXPO International 2014, Interstate Container will demonstrate the strength and water resistance of their pioneering... - November 06, 2014 - INDEVCO Group
Blue Bins Helps Celebrate the Age of “More” by Showcasing Their Boxes for Moving During CAM Annual Conference in Toronto
In a world where everyone is complaining about having less, the moving industry is focused on being and giving more. In fact, the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) requires that all members have to pass a test to join this prestigious organization dedicated to all things moving. This eliminates... - November 06, 2014 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Packaging Company, MMC Depot, Warns Only Way to Tell Difference Between Regular Candies and Marijuana-Laced Candies This Halloween is the Child Safe Packaging
MMC Depot, a marijuana packaging company with decades of experience in quality packaging for foodstuff, warns that there is only one thing that marks the visual difference for the casual observer between the gummy bears, chocolate and suckers infused with medical marijuana and the candy given out... - October 26, 2014 - MMC Depot
MMC Depot Introduces Dispensaries to the Ultimate Childproof Containers for All Ages
With cannabis consumption across the nation ever evolving, one thing is for certain: laws governing it in states such as Colorado are only going to get more stringent, especially when it comes to child safety and tamper resistant packaging. Current requirements state that all child-proof containers... - October 18, 2014 - MMC Depot
Packaging Company, MMC Depot Offers the Largest Selection of Child Resistant Containers to Dispensaries Across the United States
Colorado and Washington became the first two states in America to legalize marijuana, and more than 20 other states have followed with varying degrees of marijuana distribution since then. - October 18, 2014 - MMC Depot
Encounter Packaging Efficiency with SMC at Pack Expo Int’l 2014 and Pharma Expo 2014
Pack Expo Int'l, Chicago, Booth # South 4182 and West 850 - October 13, 2014 - SMC Corporation of America
Alicia Landa Has Been Selected by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year for 2014
Alicia Landa of Miami, Florida, has been recognized for her accomplishments in the field of Food Manufacturing and Distribution by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014. - October 09, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Vista Packaging Announces Win for Clients in Packaging Design
Vista Packaging, Inc. is a designer’s dream, now offering unique Shoulder Printing in their plastic tube packaging – creating unified design from cap to crimp. - October 09, 2014 - Vista Packaging
Blue Bins Offers Movers and Corporate Customers Autumn Special on Boxes, Moving Supplies in Toronto
For all the Toronto area corporations planning a move, as well as busy moving companies helping customers, Blue Bins Unlimited Corp. has just announced a special that will run from September 1 to December 31, 2014. For the four months, the leading company offering boxes, moving supplies and more,... - October 03, 2014 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Significant Oxygen Measurement Innovations to be Introduced at Pack Expo 2014
OxySense®, Inc. a pioneer of the first non-invasive optical oxygen analyzers and patented dynamic accumulation permeation testing instruments for the packaging, pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries, will be introducing new and significant innovations at PACK EXPO International 2014... - September 20, 2014 - OxySense, Inc.