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News on the Pro Carton Congress: Packaging in a digital world

26 March 2012

The facts: top European experts will be sharing their know-how and experience. Participants at the congress will gain practice-oriented insights on current developments and trends. The accompanying exhibition offers opportunities for hands-on trials of the future-oriented solutions with practical examples. And the new study, "The packaging effect: the role of cartons in media evaluation", gives numbers and facts on the efficacy of cartons in comparison with other media for the first time. More information and registration at www.procarton.com under "Congress": don't miss it!

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Pro Carton at Interpack

30 March 2011

In 2011 Pro Carton will again be exhibiting at Interpack, the world’s most important trade show for the packaging industry, which this year will be held in Düsseldorf from 12 to 18 May 2011. Meeting point is Hall 7a, Stand 7aB31. Pro Carton will be exhibiting together with the Association of German Paper Factories (VDP), the trade association Paper Processing (WPV), and the trade association Paper Technology Specialists (PTS).

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In Memoriam Mans Lejeune

17 February 2011

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mans Lejeune on February 12th at the age of 79. Mans was a titan in the carton industry in Europe and his legacy will endure through the continued development of that industry over the coming years.

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Report on ECMA

27 October 2010

In October 1960, 10 national carton associations founded ECMA. After a few years of careful bilateral contacts, a formal structure was established to engage in cross border communication, the exchange of market data and promote technical development of equipment.

These were the days of European post war recovery and the foundation of the European Economic Community. One of the first projects of the newly founded association was a study into the development of a new phenomenon called ‘supermarkets’, of which a number count revealed that there were less than 1000 in the participating countries.

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Richard Dalgleish

27 October 2010

At the age of 62, Richard Dalgleish has decided to take a step towards retirement and will relinquish his present position. He has run Pro Carton for nearly 10 years now and now feels it is a good time to pass on operational responsibility to Suzanne McEwen, the Head of Marketing and Communications, and Jennifer Buhaenko, the Head of Public Affairs.

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Interview with Roland Rex the newly appointed Chairman of Pro Carton

28 September 2010

"We have great products with the best sustainability credentials and which are requested by consumers, and we must ensure that our messages get across clearly and concisely to all those who are responsible for packaging in the supply chain. I am under no illusions that we have a significant task ahead but we have made a good start and my personal challenge is to manage and lead this development which is a task I relish and look forward to", says the new chairman of Pro Carton.

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Brief Interview with Öystein Aksnes, President of CEPI Cartonboard

30 June 2010

Öystein Aksnes has been appointed as President of CEPI Cartonboard, the Association that brings together most of the cartonboard manufacturers in Europe and also some from the USA. After spending much of his career at former MoDo-group and Iggesund Paperboard, Oystein joined Stora Enso in 2008 and currently operates as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Carton Board. Here he talks to Richard Dalgleish about CEPI Cartonboard and his plans for the future.
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Gold Medal for Mike Clark

18 February 2010

Pro Carton was delighted to hear that its former President Mike Clark has been awarded the Paper Industry Gold medal for 2010. This is a well established award made each year by the British Paper Industry to one individual. The award is made to "People with foresight, a real understanding of the industry and, above all, a passion for their subject". Pro Carton is delighted that Mike’s contribution to the paper and board industry has been recognised in this way and join many other in offering their congratulations to him.
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Tentacles of Growth

26 January 2010

Despite the heavy toll of a global recession, there are areas showing promise within the packaging and converting industries. Richard Dalgleish, managing director of Pro Carton, European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, talks to PCI about raw materials, the resilience of the cartonboard industry and its prospects for the future.
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Welcome to the International Pro Carton Congress!

18 November 2009

Many high-level managers from all supply chain areas have already registered for the event in Düsseldorf on November 25 and 26, 2009—above all from management in the branded goods as well as the carton and folding box industries.
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Pro Carton 2010

28 October 2009

Due to the difficult economic situation, the Pro Carton budget for 2010 has been reduced from previous levels but despite this an exciting and valuable programme has been planned. Many of the well known events and activities will continue and the focus for 2010 will be very much on sustainability and the role that carton packaging has in that debate.
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Connecting Business, Creating Value

11 September 2009

Pro Carton’s  2009 visibility on the Belgian market is very effectively focussed in 2009 on the participation in two events: the Annual Forum GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg in March and the International Marketing Congress of the Marketing Foundation on 4th and 5th December.
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