PaperPackLog

White industrial robot near a curved sample on a fixture inside a guarded cell

Epson ContourJet direct-to-shape printing: a curved-surface launch, not yet a paper-packaging trial

Epson has introduced the ContourJet direct-to-shape concept combining a six-axis robot with a PrecisionCore S800 inkjet head. Its announced application examples should not be conflated with validated printing on paper or molded-fiber packaging.

Conceptual packaging inventory with unbranded bottles, blank label rolls and cartons

Korean alcohol-label timing proposal: relabeling grace period for existing product stock requested

Korea’s chamber of commerce asked authorities to coordinate food-and-beverage labeling effective dates and defer relabeling existing whisky and wine product stock until it is exhausted. This is a proposal, not an enacted exemption.

Generic conceptual arrangement of unbranded molded-pulp packaging samples, not the actual Terapot

Terapot molded-pulp delivery concept: an award for separating curry and rice, not a leak-test certificate

Sheffield Hallam students won a 2026 Deliveroo packaging competition with Terapot, a molded-pulp insert concept separating curry from rice. An award and stated design intent do not establish transport performance or commercial rollout.

Conceptual, nonspecific arrangement of corrugated cartons, kraft paper and a blank customs folder

U.S. Section 338 tariff changes for Canadian paper packaging: cartons removed, some kraft grades added

An October 23 U.S. proclamation revises the Section 338 50% additional-duty list for certain Canadian products. Its annex removes specified corrugated cartons and adds some kraft paper; the changes take effect October 30, Eastern time.

Warehouse with recovered-paper bales and upright paper rolls

Hivest completes Sustana acquisition; mill and recovery-network investment remains a plan

Hivest says it has completed its acquisition of Sustana. The Québec and Wisconsin mills and North American recovery network are described by the sell-side adviser, while investment in those assets is a forward-looking intention, not completed capacity.

Unbranded liquid-soap refill carton and reusable pump bottle in a conceptual bathroom scene

Cleancult’s Castile soap refill carton: paper-based packaging and local recycling are different claims

Cleancult sells its 32 fl oz Pure Castile Soap in a paper-based carton for pouring into a reusable bottle. Its plastic-weight comparison is specific, while carton collection must be checked locally.

Unbranded six-roll tissue bundles beside brown paper outer wraps in a conceptual scene

Kleannara’s six-roll Fit tissue in paper outer wrap: separate the launch claim from packaging proof

Kleannara announced six 27-metre rolls of Fit tissue with a paper outer wrap instead of plastic film. We distinguish the published product specifications from the material and distribution tests still needed.

Conceptual close-up of industrial heat-exchanger equipment and process piping

Paper-mill process-heat electrification: check the grid connection before ordering equipment

Frost & Sullivan identifies grid-connection queues and financing as potential brakes on industrial heat electrification. This paper-mill planning guide separates that sector-wide analysis from unverified plant-specific claims.

Unbranded folding cartons and grain arranged as a conceptual packaging scene

Refeely–Rice Plaza grain cartons: a reported equipment-lease deal is not proof of commercial production

A Korean report describes an agreement covering carton equipment leasing and packaging substrate supply. The contract text, production acceptance and storage tests have not been independently confirmed.

Generic apple-packing facility in the United States, not the Yeongyang smart APC

Yeongyang's KRW 5.9bn smart APC selection is not a packaging-equipment order

Yeongyang says it was selected for a 2027 smart produce-centre support programme. KRW 5.9bn is the reported overall project budget, not an awarded carton or equipment contract; exact specifications and orders remain unverified.