Packaging Briefs – FRIDAY, APRIL 23
January 29, 2014
RockTenn Announces Corrugated Box Price Increase
RockTenn announces that effective with shipments on or after May 24, 2010, it will increase corrugated box prices by 10% and corrugated sheets by 12%.
TAPPI Honors Two Outstanding Division Leaders at PLACE Conference
TAPPI’s PLACE Division honored two outstanding members during the 2010 PLACE Conference in Albuquerque, N.M., held April 18-21. The following awards were presented during the conference:
Beth Foederer (Wells), principal engineer for Optex Process Solutions LLC in Fulton, N.Y., received the PLACE Division Technical Award and the Rohm and Haas Prize of US $1,000. It recognizes outstanding accomplishments or contributions that have advanced the industry’s technology. Foederer has been in the converting industry for 21 years. A three-time Academic All-American, Foederer graduated from Syracuse University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and earned a master’s degree in manufacturing engineering in 1995. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York.
Bruce W. Foster, Technical Sales Manager, Mica Corporation, Shelton, Conn., received the PLACE Division Leadership and Service Award and the Andreas Ahlbrandt Prize of US $1,000. The award recognizes an individual for outstanding leadership and exceptional service to the Division. Foster received his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in chemistry from Texas A&M University. Foster worked at Eastman Chemical as a Polymer Scientist in Extrusion Coating Product Development and Technical Service for 18 years. He has served in his current position at Mica Corporation for 10 years.
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