Coveris, a leading European packaging manufacturer, announces new investment at its polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As Coveris’ UK centre of excellence for high-performance technical barrier and stretch films, the Winsford site continues to...

Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilma Beaty as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Wilma will lead Michelman's global HR operations, driving the company's people engagement, organizational...

Flexcon, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, is proud to announce that they are celebrating 50 years of business in Europe. Flexcon’s European presence was established in Weesp, Netherlands in...

Keypoint Intelligence, the leading provider of data-driven insights for the digital imaging industry, has released its latest report: Wide Format Print Forecast: 2023-2028. This comprehensive study offers a careful examination of the wide format printing...

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange...

Constantia Flexibles, the world’s third-largest flexible packaging company, has appointed David Spratt as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Uwe Röhrhoff, who has served as interim CEO since September...

There are many reasons packaging is crucial in the pet food industry. It directly impacts the safety, freshness, and quality of the food by protecting it from contamination, preserving its nutritional value. It provides essential...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group’s commitment to support customers in...

While applauding progress in areas like postconsumer recycled content in packaging, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global commitment progress report notes that reusable packaging “remains niche.” Companies that have signed up to be part of the...

LLERT GmbH & Co, a leading supplier of shrink sleeve labels to the German packaging market, has improved overall production efficiency, print quality, and sustainability by transitioning to UV LED curing with Flint Group’s EkoCure®...

C-P Flexible Packaging has earned the highest ratings achievable from BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards). BRCGS is a global consumer protection organization recognized for building the world’s most rigorous supply chain assurance program, and...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has opened a ground-breaking hub in Germany for co-creating flexible packaging solutions that will shape the future. FlexStudios is a brand new 2,300 m2 building, located...

Romanian construction materials producer TeraPlast Group said on Friday that it has inaugurated a stretch film factory at its industrial park in the northern village of Saratel, Bistrita-Nasaud county. TeraPlast Group invested 18.5 million euro...

Tredegar Corporation reported third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024. Third quarter 2024 net income (loss) was $(3.9) million ($(0.11) per diluted share) compared to $(50.4) million ($(1.47) per diluted share)...

For the past few years, FPA has been recognizing companies that hit milestones as FPA members, which is one of the main topics in the November/December 2024 edition of FlexPack VOICE®. The organization’s membership categories...

This November, negotiators from more than 200 countries are due to convene in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution. While exact details of the United Nations Global...

Following extensive investments in its medical production facilities, Coveris is now consolidating its capabilities and high-class medical offerings under one brand name: MediFlex. “The demand for high quality, sustainable medical packaging is steadily growing, and...

The Government of Canada is establishing a Federal Plastics Registry (the Registry) as part of its comprehensive plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030. This initiative aims to improve plastic waste management through data...

Following Arkema’s Board of Directors’ meeting held on 5 November 2024 to review the Group’s consolidated financial information for the third quarter of 2024, Chairman and CEO Thierry Le Hénaff said: “Arkema's Specialty Materials sales...

Winpak Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, is proud to announce a long-term agreement with NOVA Circular Solutions LLC, a business unit of NOVA Chemicals, to...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations. The proposed regulations incorrectly characterize chemical recycling as hazardous waste management instead of...

On behalf of the undersigned organizations, thank you for hosting the topic-based consultation sessions over the past few months and providing the opportunity to offer input into the draft program plan proposal. Specifically, we are...

Sixty-eight employees will be out of work early next year as a manufacturing facility plans to close its doors. PPC Flexible Packaging announced the closure of its site, 9465 Edison St. NE, on Jan. 3....

Tredegar Corporation announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of Terphane, its flexible packaging films business headquartered in Brazil, to Oben Group. Commenting on the sale, John Steitz, Tredegar’s president and chief executive...

Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny said: “Amcor started fiscal 2025 well, with volume growth and customer demand dynamics continuing to improve. Adjusted EPS was up 5%, and our Flexibles and Rigid Packaging businesses each contributed to...

PPC FLEX, a leader in advanced packaging solutions, has significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities by installing the world’s highest-throughput platen-based Chevron machine. This addition marks a milestone as the first Chevron system in the United...

Sonoco Products Company, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2024. “Our third-quarter results were within expectations from seasonally higher Consumer Packaging demand and...

Each year, FlexPack VOICE® checks in with some of the longest-serving members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) to ask about the state of the industry and how they are navigating current issues. In 2024,...