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...

CCL Industries Inc. announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pouch Partners s.r.l., Italy, from Pouch Partners AG, Switzerland, a company owned by Swiss headquartered Capri-Sun Group. Pouch Partners supplies highly specialized, gravure...

BASF has broken ground on a polyethylene (PE) plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The new plant with a capacity of 500,000 metric tons of PE annually will serve the fast-growing demand in...

Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, a leading global technology provider with a focus on special printing applications, particularly in the packaging sector, has held today its 98th annual general meeting in physical form for the...

LyondellBasell and AFA Nord, a leading recycler of agricultural film, have agreed to create a 50:50 joint venture that intends to recycle post commercial flexible secondary packaging waste. The joint venture company, LMF Nord GmbH,...

Glenroy® Inc., a leading converter and printer of sustainable flexible packaging, is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2023 Annual Update. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the industry's market performance...

Continuing with company-wide sustainability efforts, Davis-Standard’s (Pawcatuck, Connecticut) subsidiary in Germany, ER-WE-PA GmbH, recently attained ISO 14001 certification.This certification illustrates a commitment to customer service and environmental sustainability, essential to the company’s pursuit of operational...

Stora Enso is planning restructuring actions to strengthen the Group’s long-term competitiveness, improve profitability and focus capital allocation in strategic growth markets. Stora Enso is also taking the next step in driving a decentralised operating...

The American Chemical Council’s award recognizes Sabic’s collaborations to bring ocean bound plastic (OBP) back into a circular material. Abdullah Al-Otaibi, General Manager, ETP & Market Solutions at Sabic, stated: “We are very proud to...

For the second consecutive year, Eco Flexibles has emerged victorious at the prestigious Whitworths Supplier Conference, with the UK-based sustainable flexible packaging specialist clinching a Solutions Award for the second year running. The win follows...

The next generation production line in Walki’s Valkeakoski plant was officially inaugurated with a festive ceremony that brought together customers and other stakeholders from various parts of the world. The 13 MEUR investment – one...

Following a successful audit by Citation, Colourmaster NIP says they are now accredited to ISO14001. This goes alongside ISO9001:2015 which they have held for several years. Accreditation to ISO14001 gives Colourmaster formal recognition of their...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2023–2024 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer’s Guide provides...

Tomypak Holdings Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tomypak Flexible Packaging Sdn Bhd (TFP), has proposed to acquire 70 per cent equity interest in EB Packaging Sdn Bhd (EB) for RM73.5 million. This comprises the proposed...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 768 – Plastic Bottle Recycling. As currently written, the bill excludes advanced recycling from the definition of recycling.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to House Bill 779, Senate Bill 471, and Senate Bill 572 (herein referred to as MA EPR Bills), which all purport to establish extended producer...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of SB 570/HB 882 – An Act To Reduce Plastics. As currently written the bill includes several broad definitions that would...

Pregis® introduces Pregis AirSpeed® Hybrid Cushioning (HC) Renew™ PCR, the only high-pressure air cushioning film made with 80 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. This innovative product represents a significant advancement for companies seeking to improve...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has announced the expansion of its AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications,...

On September 28, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by...

The following organizations, representing a diverse set of California business interests, are writing to express our concerns with SB 665 as drafted. SB 665 calls for the formation of a single-use plastics alternative working group...

Esko has underlined its commitment to safeguarding customer data and protecting it against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other potential security risks, achieving SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its integrated software solutions. The certification...

tesa, the international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has developed a range of seven film-based and paper-based packaging tapes with more sustainable content. The products support growing customer and consumer requirements...

AWT Labels & Packaging, a provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies, has announced the acquisition of ASL Print FX (ASL). Operating for over 50...

Spanish label specialist Germark extends its partnership with BOBST by investing in a new DIGITAL MASTER 340. As the fourth machine from BOBST in just three years, the All-in-One modular label press is being brought...

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has called for the incoming Global Plastics Treaty to establish legally binding global rules and factor in the reduction, redesign, and reuse of plastic materials in response to a second round...

In modern times, people never seem to run out of new ideas. With each passing day, new inventions arise as well as new businesses. With so many soap brands, it makes it almost impossible for...

Huhtamaki has made the decision to consolidate the production footprint of its Flexible Packaging segment in Europe and will be closing its Flexible Packaging production facility in Prague, Czech Republic. All production and supporting activities...