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-- Packaging Digest, 11/10/2009 11:19:00 AM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
Dart Container Corp. launches Illinois' first foam recycling public drop-off facility
Dart Container Corporation of Illinois has unveiled its latest post-consumer foam recycling drop-off site - the first in the state. As one of a growing number of regions to be equipped with foam recycling infrastructure, the free drop-off will pioneer a new way for Illinois residents, businesses and organizations to use and reuse foam with the number 6 on it.
This is the state's first public site to accept foam food service containers, including foam cups, plates, take-out containers, egg cartons, as well as shaped or molded foam often used to package electronics. This effort, Dart's 10th drop-off location in the country, will divert foam from area landfills and allow it to be recycled into new products such as picture frames and moldings.
Nordson Corporation Scheduled to present at Oppenheimer Industrials Conference
Nordson Corporation announced that it is scheduled to present at the Oppenheimer Industrials Conference in New York on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 8:00 AM Eastern time.
Nordson's scheduled presenter is Chairman, President and CEO Edward Campbell. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible on Nordson's web site at www.nordson.com/investors. The webcast will remain archived on the site for 30 days.
Dow Chemical Company will present paper on Designed Diffusion (DD) technology at the European Coatings Conference
Dow Coating Materials, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, will present a paper on Designed Diffusion (DD) technology titled "Synergistic Waterborne Acrylic Urethane Systems" at the European Coatings Conference from 12-13 November in Berlin, Germany.
The European Coatings Conferences draw an international audience of industry professionals for an intensive exploration of coatings topics. At each conference, experts from leading companies and research institutes around the world are invited to give technical presentations. Dow will present its paper during the first session on 12 November at 14:45 with detailed evidence of DD technology performance, including
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
PMMI names new board member, executive committee
The PMMI membership elected four new members to the PMMI Board of Directors. In addition, the Board of Directors elected its Executive Committee for 2010. PMMI's bylaws require the Board to reflect the composition of the PMMI membership in terms of geography and company size. Their four-year terms will begin January 1, 2010.
Ben Garvey, General Manager, Garvey Corporation
A PMMI member since 1969, Garvey Corporation is based in Blue Anchor, New Jersey, placing it in the North East region of the country. Its annual revenues are between $6 million and $20 million. Ben Garvey serves on the Business Intelligence Committee, and is a founding member of our Young Executives Network.
Sharron Gilbert, President & CEO, Septimatech Group Inc.
Septimatech is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and therefore located in the North East region as well. The company reports between $6 million and $20 million in annual revenues, and has been a PMMI member since 1997. Sharron Gilbert has served on the show committee, and has been involved in planning numerous annual meetings and executive leadership conferences.
Timothy McCarthy, Vice President, Kinsley Inc.
Kinsley Inc., another North East member, is based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It has sales up to $6 million annually, and has been a PMMI member since 1972. Timothy McCarthy is an active participant on PMMI's membership committee.
Michael A. Senske, President - CEO, Pearson Packaging Systems
Pearson Packaging Systems is based in Spokane, Washington, which is in the North West region. Each year, the company brings in more than $20 million in revenue. Pearson joined PMMI in 1979. Michael A. Senske is a member of the Education & Workforce Development Committee.
Chairman Jim Anderson also announced PMMI's 2010 Executive Committee, which the Board voted for during its Nov. 9 meeting:
Chairman of the Board
Glenn R. Siegele
Omega Design Corporation
Vice Chairman
Nick Wilson
Morrison Container Handling Solutions
Past Chairman
James E. Anderson
Marlen
President & CEO
Charles D. Yuska
PMMI
The vote took place during PMMI's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, La.
Bemis Company Presentation at the Longbow Research Paper, Packaging & Chemicals Investor Conference to Be Webcast Live
Bemis Company, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Henry Theisen will present at the Longbow Research Paper, Packaging & Chemicals Investor Conference on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Central time at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available through the Investor Relations section of Bemis Company's website at www.bemis.com. Listeners should go to the website prior to the presentation to download any necessary audio software.
Solvay Chemicals, Inc. announces the appointment of Paul Bradley to the position of Business Manager Specialties Peroxygens
Solvay Chemicals, Inc. announces the appointment of Paul Bradley to the position of Business Manager - Specialties Peroxygens, effective immediately. In his new position, Mr. Bradley will manage the NAFTA Wet Chemicals, Peracetic Acid and Aseptic Packaging Business.
Mr. Bradley joined Solvay Chemicals in 1992, in Sales and Marketing for the Peroxygens businesses. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Manchester, England.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thermoformed Products
Dale Sprosty has joined Clear Lam as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thermoformed Products. Mr. Sprosty brings with him many years of experience most recently with PWP and Wilkinson. Clear Lam employs 750 people in 7 plants located in the United States and China.
Asymtek Changes its Brand Identity to Nordson ASYMTEK
Asymtek, a leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, announces that it will soon begin a process of refreshing its visual brand identity and be known as Nordson ASYMTEK. This modification is part of an initiative by its parent company, Nordson Corporation, to identify its businesses in the marketplace more clearly and consistently. All other aspects of what was formerly called "Asymtek" will remain the same.
The Nordson ASYMTEK identity changes will be phased in and are expected to be completed in 18 months. The updated identity will include a new logo, new designs for marketing materials, and a name modification to Nordson ASYMTEK.
SCA Sells Pratovecchio Paper Machine
SCA has reached an agreement to sell its Italian Pratovecchio facility and paper machine to Cartiera Carma. The transaction will not result in neither capital gain nor capital loss.
The agreement follows an announcement in March 2009 aimed at improving supply-chain operations in Italy. A concentration of resources to nearby Lucca was decided and implemented. At that stage, a closure of the Pratovecchio paper machine was discussed. However, SCA has instead reached an agreement to sell the property and paper machine to Cartiera Carma, a privately-owned company based in Italy.
The paper machine has a capacity of approximately 20,000 tons per year, and the 24 employees currently working in paper making will continue their employment. The transaction will become final before the end of December 2009.
PlastiPure Receives $1.1 Million in Grant Funding
PlastiPure announced today that it received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health and Safety (NIEHS) to continue development and commercialization of plastics that do not leach chemicals with estrogenic activity (EA). PlastiPure will use these federal funds to expand its line of innovative materials and products that are free from EA (EA-Free(TM)).
Voicebox Creative Delivers Innovative, Out-of-Box Brand Solution to Wine & Spirits Clientele
Voicebox Creative, a San Francisco-based brand identity and packaging design agency announced a new strategic position within the company for its wine and spirits clients with the appointment of wine industry expert Andre Boada. A 20 year wine industry veteran, Boada will implement the new Voicebox Creative brand development strategy for its list of small, mid-sized and large wine clients. By combining the talented Voicebox design team together with Boada's successful brand marketing and sales experience, Voicebox Creative can deliver brand solutions for its wine and spirits clients who require fast results in the market.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009
Ball to Acquire Partner's Interest in Beverage Packaging Plant in China
Ball Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co., Ltd.'s 65 percent interest in a joint venture metal beverage can and end plant in Sanshui, China. Ball has owned 35 percent of the joint venture plant since 1992.
Ball will acquire the plant and related assets for approximately $90 million in cash and assumed debt. The company also entered into a long-term supply agreement with Jianlibao. The transaction is expected to close next year, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Sonoco to Present at D.A. Davidson & Co., Longbow Research Conferences
Sonoco will speak to the investment community on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the D.A. Davidson & Company Housing Recovery Conference, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., and Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Longbow Research Paper, Packaging and Chemicals Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, Ill.
M. Jack Sanders, executive vice president, Industrial, and Barry L. Saunders, vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer, are scheduled to speak at the D.A. Davidson & Company Conference on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:45 a.m. Pacific Time. The audio presentation will be Webcast and can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.sonoco.com, under the "Latest News" section.
Harris E. DeLoach, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Charles J. Hupfer, senior vice president and chief financial officer, are scheduled to speak at the Longbow Research Conference on Thursday, November 12, at 12:45 p.m. Central Time. The audio presentation will be Webcast and can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.sonoco.com
Smurfit-Stone Appoints Michael Exner Senior Vice President and General Manager, Containerboard Mill Division
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation has announced the appointment of Michael Exner as senior vice president and general manager of the company's Containerboard Mill division, effective January 1, 2010. Exner reports to Steve Klinger, Smurfit-Stone's president and chief operating officer.
Exner's distinguished career in the paper industry spans 31 years and includes a variety of leadership positions with International Paper and Boise-Cascade Corporation. Most recently, he served as International Paper's vice president of manufacturing for Containerboard.
Fraser Papers Completes Modernization Project Announces Restart at Plaster Rock Lumbermill
Fraser Papers Inc. announced today that its lumbermill in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick is scheduled to restart operations on November 16, 2009. Approximately 175 employees have been recalled to work.
The Plaster Rock lumbermill recently completed a CAD$17.6 million modernization that included the installation of a new biomass fueled boiler, a new lumber drying kiln and upgraded saw line equipment. The project, completed under budget, will eliminate the mill's dependence on oil and lower its conversion costs by approximately 20%. It was financed through a commercial loan made by the Business and Financial Support Group of Business New Brunswick, which has a mandate to fund initiatives that improve energy efficiency and productivity at existing business operations in New Brunswick.
Biopack Announces Entry into the Growing Asian Sustainable Packaging Market
Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc. a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of 100% biodegradable packaging products, is pleased to announce its entry into the Asian packaging market. Biopack's expansion into this rapidly growing sustainable packaging market is through sales of its green fruit trays to city'super, a high end supermarket chain with stores in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Ashland Inc. CFO Chambers to Speak at Longbow Research Paper, Packaging and Chemicals Investor Conference
Lamar M. Chambers, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ashland Inc. will make a presentation at the Longbow Research Third Annual Paper, Packaging and Chemicals Conference in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at 2:15 p.m. CST. In his remarks, Chambers will review Ashland's businesses, strategies and priorities.
An audio webcast will be presented live and can be accessed, along with supporting materials, through the Ashland website at www.ashland.com
Kan-Pak(R) Selects SHS for B-to-B Branding Initiative
Kan-Pak® LLC, a leader in the packaged frozen beverages and desserts industry, has partnered with Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) to lead the company's rebranding efforts. Kan-Pak is known for their environmentally friendly, aseptic packaging sold across the United States.
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