Citadel Industries, a manufacturer of custom pressure-sensitive label materials and tapes for industries including construction, medical, retail and direct mail, was recently acquired by Green Bay Packaging Coated Products Operations according to news reports. Products offered by Citadel include film, pattern, and CB (carbonless-backside) liners along with full-coat and self-contained CB liners. Citadel Industries’ founder Jim Boddy said of the …
Forest Products Industry – KyKenKee Inc. Invests $28 Million To Expand
KyKenKee Inc., a producer of hardwoods, Southern Yellow Pine, dimensional lumber and greenscape products located in Vance, AL recently announced it would invest $28.2 million to expand operations. Executives anticipate the expansion will result in more than 70 new employment positions at the family-owned lumber company, which currently employs over 600 people. Previously known as I.L. Burt and Sons, the …
Tag And Label – Armor Acquires IP And TTR Business
Armor, a global leader in TTR (thermal transfer ribbon) coating for printing barcode labels and packaging and based in France, recently announced it would acquire the intellectual property (IP) and TTR business of Iconex, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Iconex is a leading global supplier of label and receipt solutions. Under a global reseller agreement the two companies signed, Iconex will …
Mactac Roll Label Launches Craft Beer Labeling Solutions
Mactac Roll Label recently announced the company’s entrance into the craft beer labeling market through its launch of a new line of craft beer labels specially formulated with a wide array of finishes and facestocks. The all-temperature, pressure-sensitive paper and film labels are suitable for bottle or can applications and are available in white, clear, semi-gloss and chrome films. According …
Label Converting – Paragon Label Acquired By Resource Label Group
Resource Label Group recently announced the acquisition of Paragon Label, a Petaluma, California based supplier of labeling solutions for the premium wine segment. While financial details of the acquisition were not revealed, Resource Label Group hopes to broaden its reach in the wine segment as a result of the deal. Clients of Resource will enjoy more advanced packaging solutions that …