Web guides have evolved dramatically since their first appearance in the 1930s. Still, the earliest electronic systems were far from perfect; they were sensitive to dust and temperature swings.

Paper Converting Machine Co has acquired STAX Technologies, adding reciprocating flow technology to PCMC’s tissue packaging product offering.

For the fifth consecutive year, South Atlantic Packaging has been selected as one of the 50 top-performing, privately held companies in Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina by the Triad Business Journal’s annual “Fast 50” awards program.

Macaran Printed Products a division of Van Alstine and Sons, Inc. announced that the company has become a 100 percent employee-owned entity. Macaran, one of North America’s highest definition pressure-sensitive label converters, was founded more than 44 years ago.

PPC Flexible Packaging announces the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Popular Ink. Popular Ink is the fifth acquisition of specialty and differentiated flexible packaging firms by PPC.  Previous acquisitions include Fisher Container and Packaging Products Corporation in 2017, Temkin International in 2018 and HFM Packaging in 2019.

Bison Bag, a full-service flexible packaging converter based in Lockport, NY, has placed an order for a 10 color Windmoeller & Hoelscher Miraflex II M press. This will be Bison Bag’s fourth flexographic press and its first from W&H.

Eagle Systems, Inc., a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of foil enhancement equipment, announced that JohnsByrne has successfully completed their Eagle Cold Foil Certification Course (ECFC). The comprehensive 8-hour program is geared toward improving production understanding and techniques of press operators.

C-P Flexible Packaging, Inc. has purchased Flexo Transparent, headquartered in Buffalo, NY. Mesirow Financial acted as exclusive financial adviser to Flexo Transparent, a portfolio company of ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity and Sidereal Capital Group.