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Flair Packaging is expanding its Canadian manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a 10-color flexographic press and a solventless laminator at its plant in Calgary, Alberta. To support this growth Flair has also acquired a...
As new PFAS (“forever chemical”) regulations take effect across the U.S., manufacturers are under pressure to destroy these compounds at the source — not just contain them. Most conventional VOC oxidizers fall short of the...
Cortec® CEO, Chairman, and Founder Boris Miksic recently announced his selection of Caleb Pheneger, COO, as the new President of Cortec® Corporation. This represents a strategic expansion of Pheneger’s responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer over...
The financial performance in the second quarter was mixed across our two regions. Yet again, our Region North America delivered outstanding results across all financial KPIs. However, outcome in Region Europe was challenging, fighting soft...
The global next-generation packaging market is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, projected to expand from USD 14.55 billion in 2025 to USD 25.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.43% during the forecast period....
Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging sectors, is proud to announce that its nitrocellulose-(NC) free ink innovations have been recognised at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA)...
American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, donated $100,000 to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which supports immediate recovery of families and long-term rebuilding of...
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the release of its 2025 Sustainability Impact Report. This year’s theme, A Decade of Flexibility. A Future of Possibilities. celebrates the company’s decade-long journey...
Dan Felton, President & CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing about recycling innovation and...
Plastics, packaging and recycling industry stakeholders testified July 16 during a U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing centered on recycling innovation and economic growth. The subcommittee focuses on...
American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the approval of a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa Center of Excellence, housing another investment in state-of-the-art pouching capability and capacity. American...
Nitrocellulose (NC) is an interesting chemical. It is manufactured from cellulose and a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid; it is used for, among other things, munitions, and has been used as a replacement...
As the global tobacco industry pivots towards a smoke-free future, Parkside, a leader in innovative flexible packaging, encourages manufacturers to rethink their packaging for a new era of nicotine delivery. With the rise of reduced...
ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. The company recently launched its new ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio brand, which focuses...
Nobelus, a supplier of finishing solutions for the prime label and flexible packaging markets, has released two new films designed specifically to support digital embellishments on premium applications. PlatinumOPP 48 ga Gloss Film and PlatinumOPP...
For the first time ever, all Davis-Standard Corporation brands will exhibit under one umbrella at one booth during the upcoming K Show, Hall 16, Booth B19, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The corporation comprises its...
Guala Pack S.P.A, an Italian manufacturer of flexible packaging for the food industry, will invest €12 million to build a new 10,000 m² production complex at the Bila Tserkva Industrial Park. The news was announced...
C-P Flexible Packaging has earned the highest rating—an AA+ rating —for BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials. BRCGS has been the authority in global food safety standards for over 25 years and is recognized for...
The HolyGrail 2.0 Intelligent Sorting, powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and driven by the Digital Watermarks Initiative under AIM – the European Brands Association, has reached a major milestone. This pioneering project...
When people think of recycling, many might envision a consumer tossing an empty bottle or can into a blue bin. Yet everyday people’s behaviors often aren’t considered enough when industry is developing recycling initiatives, and...
Due to persistent raw material cost increases, Flint Group will increase prices of all its products containing nitrocellulose. The increase will be effective from 1st August 2025, where contracts allow and will vary depending on...
Nobelus, a long-time supplier of thermal laminating systems for the general commercial print space, is releasing a new laminator designed specifically for lower volume printshops and commercial printers that want to bring lamination in-house for...
Hubergroup Print Solutions has commissioned a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau. Inaugurated on June 20, the station for solvent-based Gecko inks encompasses on-site storage, mixing, technical support and a laboratory. This...
Nobelus, a finishing technology supplier serving the global label and packaging market, is releasing a line of premium wet films designed specifically for flexible packaging. Of the eight print web films in the collection, five...
TedPack LLC, a Chinese flexible packaging manufacturer, has acquired the packaging operations of Fairview International LLC and established its first United States subsidiary to better serve American customers. The acquisition became effective July 1, 2025,...
On July 8, 2025, Balcan Innovations hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction for their building expansion tied to their recently-announced $200 million commitment toincreased capacity and growth at their Pleasant...
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, announced it has earned accreditation with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). Sonoco joined PSC in 2024 to align its packaging innovations with PSC’s mission of...
Heartwood Partners is pleased to announce that Heartwood Partners II, LP and affiliated entities sold their investment in M&Q Packaging. This sale, in combination with the previously announced sale of Outlook Group, completes Heartwood Partners'...