As a preferred supplier of printing solutions for the tag and label converting industry, REA JET U.S. enjoyed a great time at the 16th Edition of Labelexpo Americas in Chicago in September. Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, more than 85 countries were represented as some 16,413 attendees took part in the show which included 487 exhibitors in …
Illinois-Based Citadel Industries Acquired By Green Bay Packaging
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 …
The Big Impact of Small Breweries and Small Character Printers
Good things come in small packages. That’s the big message that the craft beer industry has been showing the world over the past decade. While the top of the $114 billion U.S. industry is still dominated by the household names that run Super Bowl ads, the little guys are closing the gap. In terms of production volume, 40 of the …
Why the Plastics Industry Needs World-Class Coding and Marking
The plastics industry is massive. Including suppliers, it shipped more than half a trillion dollars worth of products in 2017 and employed 1.8 million people in the United States alone, according to the Plastics Industry Association. Beyond these numbers, it also touches almost every other sector of the economy and reaches all corners of society. Plastic is powerful and absolutely …