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While all flexible packaging protects the content it contains, sterilized flexible packaging must keep its contents free of contaminants that can potentially harm a medical patient who is often receiving lifesaving care. Over the years,...
Issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been prevalent with businesses nationwide for years now, with company leaders pushing efforts to ensure racial and ethnic diversity in the workforce. Employers say they recognize a...
Notwithstanding the huge progress of CI flexo printing over the past 20 years or so, bouncing remains a factor that can affect the quality of a printed job and result in loss of production time...
SCHATTDECOR, the world leader in global décor printing, has selected Energy Sciences Inc. (ESI) to supply the EB systems for the new high speed rotogravure printing and coating line in Tarnowo Podgorne, Poland. Jerzy Szejwian,...
Oliver Healthcare Packaging, a leading supplier of sterile barrier flexible packaging solutions to the global healthcare market, announced the acquisition of EK-Pack Folien GmbH, a manufacturer of high-quality film and foil technology, located in Ermengerst-Wiggensbach, Bavaria, Germany. This...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions on the Draft Northeast Waste Management Officials Association (NEWMOA) Model Legislation. In this comment, FPA would like to address the model...
TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging solutions for food and fashion announced its partnership with two of the largest packaging manufacturers in the US, PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging, to start using TIPA's...
We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 3701 – An Act Relative To Chemical Recycling. As currently written, the bill would prohibit the building, construction, or...
NOVA Chemicals Corporation and Plastic Energy have entered into an agreement to explore the feasibility of developing a pyrolysis-driven advanced recycling facility in the Sarnia, Ontario, region. If constructed, the facility would be the largest...
We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 3676. As currently written, the bill bans advanced recycling, certain chemicals in beverage containers and bans the use of...
Polykar, an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is excited to announce that the company has successfully retained its prestigious Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) accreditation for packaging materials Issue 6. Polykar...
A major supplier of printed flexible packaging films and solutions to the food, pet food and medical industries is set to move into brand new premises at Dove Valley Park when work completes on the...
BOBST announced its latest innovations in printing, converting, services and performance to help converters and brand owners to take a big step towards the digitalization of the packaging supply chain. “The packaging industry is in...
Pregis partnered with NOVA Chemicals Corporation to co-develop a sustainable packaging solution for food-safe applications used in stand-up pouches (SUPs), fitment pouches, and lay-flat bags. The Pregis film structure, manufactured with Nova Chemical’s SYNDIGO™ rPE-0860-FC...
ePac Flexible Packaging, an industry leader in custom flexible packaging, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Grade A 2,200 square meter production plant on the Spintex Road in Accra, Ghana. A grand...
100 years ago, Henkel began selling its first adhesive solutions to neighboring companies. From the development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives for its own use to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments...
The Flexible Packaging Association appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Request for Public Comment on its Recycling Infrastructure and Market Opportunities Map (EPA-HQ-OLEM-2022-0933) (The...
Three years after establishing its first manufacturing site in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Coveris is further expanding its footprint by accessing the strongest market in the region, Poland. D.K. LAMIN will be integrated into...
From a small start-up established in 2005, Chengdu Megavision Design Printing Co., Ltd. has grown to become one of China’s top 50 label printing companies and the leader in Southwest China. Today, the company runs...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the USDA BioPreferred® certification of its new ProActive Compostable CPM-2000 product (CPM-2000). This certification solidifies CPM-2000 as a pioneering technology platform in helping to close...
A key report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in December 2022 deserves our attention. The report provides recommendations to policy makers to help them fulfill the request from UNEP under Resolution 9...
NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced strategic senior leadership changes that will allow the company to continue the successful implementation of its Roadmap to Sustainability Leadership, remain at the forefront of sustainable polyethylene production, and underscore its...
With over 20 years of experience in the print and packaging industry, Moore brings a wealth of knowledge, further expanding the Eco Flexibles’ capabilities in high-performance monopolymer packaging development. With Eco Flexibles utilizing novel and...
TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, is substantially extending its North American footprint and expanding global capacity with a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Madison, Wisconsin –...
INDEVCO Plastics LLC, a member company of INDEVCO North America, announces its achievement of the SQF Food Safety Code Edition 9 Certification. Covering the manufacture of flexible packaging in rolls, extruded non-printed films, and shrink...
Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberg, is celebrating its 100th anniversary by opening the doors to a brand-new industry hub in St. Gallen, Switzerland – the Gallus Experience Center – which is designed to serve...
Walki teamed up with Rovema to make an easy open snack pouch that is. Being a monomaterial consisting of polyethylene, the pouch is easy to recycle. We’ve all been there. Our blood sugar is running...
Bobst North America has announced its plan to open a brand new Competence Center in Atlanta, USA, featuring its latest flexible packaging and label printing technology. The Center will provide a unique opportunity for converters...