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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...
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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...
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...
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, 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 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...
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...
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 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,...
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, 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, 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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, 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, 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...
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?...
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...
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...