Apex International has announced the promotion of Martin Euwe to chief financial officer (CFO), based at the company’s global headquarters in Hapert, the Netherlands. His appointment further strengthens the company’s global leadership structure and supports its goals for sustainable, profitable international growth. Read: hubs.li/Q04C83DP0

"If data centers are going to generate public outrage about water consumption, so too should power plants, corn production, golf courses, and many other areas that consume more water than these server facilities," Gandy notes.

ICYMI: Ginnie Gandy of @ChanneledResGrp tackles the concept of “brownfielding” – converting shuttered manufacturing properties into AI data centers. Read: hubs.li/Q04C87RP0

Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the October 18–21 event featured more than 2,700 exhibitors across over 1.3 million net square feet of exhibit space, showcasing solutions for more than 40 vertical markets.

“Pack Expo International once again demonstrated the strength, resilience, and momentum of the packaging and processing industry,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “What makes this event so powerful is the business happening across the show floor. Attendees come with real challenges and investment priorities, and exhibitors are ready with the technologies, expertise, and solutions to move them forward. The energy and engagement throughout the week mirrored the industry’s commitment to innovation and growth.”

Pack Expo International 2026 wrapped up four dynamic days at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, USA, bringing together over 43,000 attendees and 29,000 exhibitor personnel for a total number of 72,000 packaging and processing professionals. Read: hubs.li/Q04C84L60

Columbine Label Co. has announced the promotion of Rachel Jackson to president, effective immediately. Rachel, who most recently served as vice president of operations, will lead the company’s continued development and growth as part of a planned succession process #labelleaders #labels #growth Read: hubs.li/Q04C2vb90

In an embrace of the industry’s evolution, Flint Group and Xeikon recently underwent a significant rebrand to better position the company. L&NW sits down with Pepyn Dinandt, CEO, Flint Group Packaging Solutions, to learn more: hubs.li/Q04BXmy60

Meet the Xeikon CX Series Take on short runs and a wide range of label and packaging applications with true 1200 dpi quality, food-safe dry toner and versatile digital printing. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04BDGTg0 Sponsored by @Xeikon

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With more than 180,000 pounds of waste diverted in the first month alone, Great Lakes Label is on pace to divert more than two million pounds of waste annually if the current rate is sustained.

“Continuous improvement means constantly asking how we can do things better, and that includes how we manage the materials left behind in our manufacturing process,” states a representative of Great Lakes Label. “Diverting 180,000 pounds of waste in our very first month is an incredible accomplishment. It demonstrates what can happen when our team challenges the status quo, embraces new ideas, and works together toward a common goal.”

Great Lakes Label has diverted more than 180,000 pounds of waste from landfills in the first month of implementing a new waste management process. Great Lakes Label invested in a waste matrix removal system from Precision AirConvey and partnered with Innovative Waste Strategies #labels #sustainability #labelleaders Read: hubs.li/Q04BXDC-0

Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements for certain plastic packaging applications will begin taking effect in 2030.

“We recognized early that removing printing inks can contribute to improving the quality of recycled plastics,” says Lara Kleines, recycling and polymer expert at Siegwerk. “This becomes even more relevant as the value chain needs to deliver significantly more recycled material at the quality required for its next application.”

Siegwerk has secured a new European patent for its deinking primer technology, designed to improve the removal of printing inks from plastic packaging during recycling. Details: hubs.li/Q04BXnmf0

UV lamps are getting smarter. GEW's new EOS system brings intelligent lamps, deeper press integration and performance data into the curing equation. Managing Director Robert Rae explains what's changing and why it matters. Read the L&NW Q+A. hubs.li/Q04BxNhZ0 Sponsored by GEW

In this new role, I look forward to bringing our commercial teams closer together globally, strengthening collaboration across the organization and ensuring we translate our capabilities into meaningful, measurable value for our customers," says Nick Harvey.

Apex International has announced the appointment of Nick Harvey as global commercial vice president, strengthening the company’s global commercial leadership. #labels #printing #flexo #growth Read: hubs.li/Q04BK_lP0

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