The Voice of the Flexible Packaging Industry

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The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.

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The Sustainable Packaging Solution

Less energy. Fewer resources. Smaller footprint.

Flexible packaging requires less water and energy to manufacture and transport, and it generates small quantities of greenhouse gases on its way to market, making it a sustainable packaging solution.

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Innovation at Point-of-Sale

Convenience. Freshness. Protection.

Growing numbers of consumer product manufacturers are switching to flexible packaging thanks to its dynamic shelf appeal, protective properties and consumer ease of use and storage at home.

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From the Annual Meeting to the Fall Executive Conference, FPA places a high priority on keeping its members informed, up-to-date and connected.

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The Flexible Packaging Market TrackerThis Members Only feature gives you up-to-the-minute information on market conditions

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From the 2024 State of the Industry ReportThis report offers a comprehensive view of the total U.S. packaging and flexible packaging segment

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An Economic PowerhouseFlexible packaging is more than just a segment of the packaging market—it is a national economic powerhouse.

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Industry News

  • ProMach Acquires Lako, a Leading Supplier of Specialized Components for the Flexible Packaging Industry

    03.12.2026ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced that it has acquired Lako Tool & Manufacturing, an international leader in high-quality, durable components for the flexible packaging industry. Lako designs and manufactures high-performance sealing, cutting,...

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  • Changes in Huhtamaki’s Global Executive Team

    03.12.2026Ann O’Hara, President, North America and member of the Global Executive Team, has decided to pursue career opportunities outside of Huhtamaki. Sara Engber, President, Fiber Packaging, has been appointed President, North America, starting immediately. She will continue reporting to President...

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  • TC Transcontinental's Board of Directors Authorizes a Special Distribution Related to the Sale of Its Packaging Sector

    03.10.2026Transcontinental Inc. is pleased to announce that, in connection with the closing of the sale of the Corporation’s Packaging Sector to ProAmpac Holdings Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, as previously announced on March 6, 2026, the Board of Directors...

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  • FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Tennessee Senate Bill 269 (Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee)

    03.10.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on Senate Bill 269 (Southerland/Campbell), the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While we support efforts to increase packaging recovery rates and promote a circular economy in Tennessee, we are...

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  • FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Tennessee Senate Bill 269 (Government Operations Committee)

    03.10.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony opposing Senate Bill 269, the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While FPA supports initiatives to improve packaging recovery, the current draft lacks essential safeguards and could introduce significant legal...

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  • FPA Submits Comments in Response to Maryland’s Proposed Regulations COMAR 26.04.14 Packaging and Paper Products—Producer Responsibility

    03.09.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) in response the proposed regulations COMAR 26.04.14 Packaging and Paper Products—Producer Responsibility. published in the Maryland Register on February 6, 2026. We...

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Publications & Reports

  • FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Tennessee Senate Bill 269

    03.12.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on Senate Bill 269 (Southerland/Campbell), the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While we support efforts to increase packaging recovery rates and promote a circular economy in Tennessee, we are...

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  • FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Tennessee Senate Bill 269

    03.12.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony opposing Senate Bill 269, the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While FPA supports initiatives to improve packaging recovery, the current draft lacks essential safeguards and could introduce significant legal...

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  • FPA Submits Comments in Response to Maryland’s Proposed Regulations COMAR 26.04.14 Packaging and Paper Products—Producer Responsibility

    03.12.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) in response the proposed regulations COMAR 26.04.14 Packaging and Paper Products—Producer Responsibility. published in the Maryland Register on February 6, 2026. We...

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