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A New Era of Packaging is Emerging, Driven by Consumer Demand
11.13.2023

Packaging has undergone a dramatic evolution through the ages, from prehistoric times to the industrial age, revolutions and wars, and into the present day. Innovation, much like in other consumer-facing industries, stands at the heart...

FPA Submits Comments on EPA’s Proposed Reconsideration of the “Major MACT to Area Source (MM2A)” Regulation
11.13.2023

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is respectfully submitting comments on EPA’s proposed reconsideration of the “Major MACT to Area Source (MM2A)” regulation. FPA is a national trade association, established in 1950, comprised of manufacturers and...

FPA Signs AFT’s Coalition Letter to President Biden in Advance of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting
11.13.2023

At the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting on November 16-17 in San Francisco, we understand you will meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. We believe this...

FPA Submits Comments on OSHA’s Proposed Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding OSHA’s Walkaround Representative Designation Process
11.13.2023

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is respectfully submitting comments on OSHA’s proposed Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM or Notice) regarding OSHA’s Walkaround Representative Designation Process (i.e., the proposed “walkaround rule”). FPA is a national trade...

Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure Inks Enable Energy Reduction for Ingogroup in Spain
11.10.2023

Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in energy consumption by transitioning to UV LED technology, effectively managing expenses and simultaneously advancing the company's commitment to lower emissions. The Girona-based printer began using...

Huhtamaki Completes a Sale of Real Estate in Thane, India
11.10.2023

Huhtamaki’s subsidiary in India has recently consolidated five manufacturing sites into larger local units. Following the reorganization, the company has sold its real estate in Thane, India, from where a manufacturing facility and offices have...

New Report Examines Recycling Impact and Market Development
11.09.2023

Communities have operated recycling programs nationwide for decades, but more needs to be known about how well they create end markets for the materials they gather and the overall economic impact the programs create. That...

Partner with General Mills on Next-Gen Sustainable Packaging
11.09.2023

Halo is a free R&D partnering platform that connects researchers and innovators with companies like General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Unilever, and others. Through Halo, General Mills is seeking expert collaborators to help develop and test...

Walki Jatne, Poland Standardizes Printing Production Process with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology
11.09.2023

Faster job set-ups, lower energy costs and reduced substrate and consumables wastage top the list of benefits Walki Jatne, Poland has enjoyed since standardizing its flexo printing process around KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology in 2016....

Decowraps Opens New Office and Warehouse in Ontario
11.09.2023

Decowraps, a provider of innovative floral and potted packaging solutions, has opened a new office and warehouse in St. Catharines, Ontario. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reaffirms its...

Tredegar Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
11.09.2023

Tredegar Corporation reported third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2023. Third quarter 2023 net income (loss) was $(50.4) million ($(1.47) per diluted share) compared to net income (loss) of $1.0 million...

5 Examples of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Industry That Contribute to the Circular Economy
11.08.2023

Produce, use, reuse - by 2025, we want to design and develop 100 percent of Henkel's packaging so that it can be reused or recycled as completely as possible. This is because we want to...

Advice for Entering the Flexible Packaging Industry
11.08.2023

The flexible packaging industry is growing, making it an excellent choice for budding or current entrepreneurs ready to start a new venture. According to market research firm Spherical Insights, the market size of the global...

Aquapak and University of Birmingham to Help Solve Global Plastics Crisis
11.08.2023

Aquapak disclosed details of an innovative ‘Prosperity Partnership’ with the University of Birmingham, aimed at addressing the pressing plastic waste issue, which poses a substantial societal challenge. This three-year endeavour, boasting collaboration among esteemed experts,...

APR, RecyClass Align on US-EU Design for Recyclability Guidance
11.08.2023

US-based Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass, a cross-industry initiative to advance plastics circularity in Europe, are working together to harmonise their guidance for design for recyclability. To align with RecyClass guidance, the APR...

Amcor and NOVA Chemicals Announce Agreement to Source Mechanically Recycled Polyethylene
11.08.2023

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading sustainable polyethylene producer NOVA Chemicals Corporation ("NOVA Chemicals") for the purchase of mechanically recycled polyethylene resin...

Ship & Shore Environmental Consolidates its Presence in China
11.07.2023

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a global leader in environmental and energy solutions, reaffirms its mission to tackle environmental challenges with precision and innovation through its China subsidiary, Ship & Shore China (AuSSE). S&SE...

David Bankson of Fortis Provides Insights Into PCR Packaging’s Growth
11.06.2023

In an era where environmental concerns are paramount, the rise of post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging is nothing short of a packaging industry revolution. This innovative approach provides solutions to some of the most pressing sustainability...

Reproflex3 Announces Leadership Restructure
11.05.2023

Sethunath Padmanabhan steps down and Andrew Hewitson takes over. Reproflex3 Global CEO, Andrew Hewitson will take over from previous managing director of Repoflex3 India and Asia. As Sethunath transitions out of his operational role, he...

Michelman Associates Volunteer Around the World on 12th Annual Commitment to Community Day
11.02.2023

Michelman held its 12th Annual Commitment to Community Day on October 13, 2023. Over 400 associates fanned out across the USA, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, China, India, and Singapore, volunteered their time and talents, and lent...

The Recognition of DIN CERTCO and BPI makes AIMPLAS the Laboratory with the Greatest Scope in Biodegradation and Compostability
11.02.2023

AIMPLAS has obtained from DIN CERTCO (TÜV Rheinland), an independent European certification body in the bioplastics market, recognition for its laboratories to carry out the tests that will allow companies to obtain the DIN Industrial...

GmbH and Comexi Collaborate to Revolutionize Plastic Packaging Production
11.02.2023

RE: GmbH and Comexi proudly announce their pioneering partnership with the objective of advancing digitization within the plastic extrusion and packaging sector, aiming to set new industry benchmarks. In a joint effort, the companies are...

How Ingogroup is Championing Sustainability and Productivity Through Innovation
11.02.2023

The Spanish company Ingogroup, located in Girona, has established itself as a leader in its field, recognized for its commitment to productivity and environmental sustainability, setting new benchmarks that have drawn recognition and respect across...

Amcor FY23 Sustainability Report: The Future of Packaging is Here
11.02.2023

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Report. Entitled "The Future of Packaging is Here," the report details how Amcor is delivering on the...

Davis-Standard Announces Agreement to Acquire Extrusion Technology Group
11.01.2023

Davis-Standard, LLC, a global leader in the extrusion equipment and services sector, announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Extrusion Technology Group from entities controlled by the Dutch Investor Nimbus. The...

Sorting Technology Advances Recycling Efforts
10.31.2023

The goal in the plastics industry is clear: The con­sumption of fossil raw materials must be reduced to the bare minimum. But how can our linear material flows be transformed into an efficient circular economy?...

BOBST Building ‘Competence Center’ in Georgia
10.31.2023

The leaders at BOBST were seeing a growing demand for flexible packaging and wanted a way to demonstrate what it had to offer its customers. Those discussions led to the expansion of what the company...

Expert: Merger Outlook Evolves for Label Converters
10.31.2023

When the calendar turned to 2023, it did not offer a promising outlook for mergers and acquisitions. Interest rates were spiking, inflation was reaching record levels, and fears of recession were rampant. A spate of...

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