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On 14 October 2022, the state-of-the-art Kamakshi SÜDPACK production plant near Ahmedabad opened with a festive ceremony. The new site is a key component of SÜDPACK’s internationalization strategy – as well as a strategic hub...
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its first Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report, which includes the results Amcor's climate scenario analysis exercise, along with information about...
Ship & Shore Environmental, In., a Long Beach, California-based, woman-owned, certified business specializing in air pollution capture and control systems for industrial applications, announced that their executive leadership team including CEO, Anoosheh Oskouian, and COO,...
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), one of the largest label companies in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of Flexcoat’s label and lamination operations in Brazil. The closing of...
ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, is expanding its offering to include long run orders for brands of all sizes, while continuing to serve its SMB...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens PACK EXPO 2022 at Booth S-3582, emphasizing its ProActive Recyclable® packaging innovations, along with a complete line of fresh food to-go packaging for both hot...
BillerudKorsnäs is simplifying its name to Billerud to cater to its international customers. As a leading supplier of virgin fiber-based paper and packaging materials, the name change is fully in line with the company’s strategy...
Sustainability has become a catch-all term, and it has created lots of confusion on the part of foodservice providers and consumers alike. To some, being sustainable translates to “going green,” which itself is a vague...
It’s no secret that businesses around the nation are being challenged to hire and retain employees for their workforce. It’s become exceptionally acute during the pandemic. But at Koenig & Bauer North America, a majority...
After nearly 70 years manufacturing capital goods for the flexible packaging converting industry, Comexi is taking a step forward: fully moving into digital technology. At K 2022, the company will present the Digiflex press, its...
Miraclon announced the appointment of Evan Spinosa as its new Regional Commercial Director. In this role, he will lead the sales, service and business management teams in the United States and Canada. Based in Rochester,...
AlliedFlex becomes IMA Ilapak’s exclusive North America, Canada, and Mexico sales and marketing partner to handle the sales and marketing of IMA Ilapak LUX series standup pouch packaging machinery. IMA Ilapak is a well-established brand...
ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced it will soon be offering flat bottom pouch options in addition to its extensive line of flexible pouch...
Outlook Group has once again won the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Business Friend of the Environment (BFOE) Award for Sustainability. This 32nd Annual BFOE award highlights what Wisconsin companies are doing in the areas...
Charter Next Generation, a prominent employer in Oneida County and across the entire state, also known as North America's leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty films, and flexible packaging solutions, recently announced the introduction of...
HP Inc. and ePac Flexible Packaging, the all-HP Indigo leader in digital flexible packaging, announced the purchase of 50 new HP Indigo digital presses to be deployed in existing and new sites around the world,...
Leading developer of inks and coatings for the Packaging and Label industries, Flint Group Packaging has announced the appointment of Terry Davis as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Flexible Packaging North America. To support the...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 2145, which aims to prohibit the sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are...
“High print quality has been a given in flexible packaging for years, but that hasn’t been the case in corrugated, where product protection has mattered more than brand promotion. But now, more and more brands...
Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, recently introduced the Performance Flexibles Renew™ Series as the company continues to innovate and expand its sustainable offerings. Pregis has offered a wide...
Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, announced it is expanding its senior leadership roles, with Kevin Baudhuin adding the title of chairman in addition to his chief executive officer...
Resource Label Group, LLC, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, announced it has acquired Chicago-based Deco Flexible Packaging expanding its presence in the Midwest and...
The new Sustainability Update from Liquibox highlights their continued commitment to achieving ambitious sustainability targets by 2025. In it, the flexible packaging company provides a transparent overview on their journey toward the goals that were...
At Oliver Inc.’s 135,000 sq ft Hauppauge, Long Island, NY facility, the press that dominates production for its food and pharmaceutical clients in its busy pressroom is its new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch...
To know what’s driving innovation in labels, look to the vastly broader packaging market where the overwhelming influencer remains sustainability. The Labelexpo Americas tradeshow held in mid-September proved a showcase for labels and related products...
DuPont Artistri Digital Inks announced its participation at the 2022 Printing United Expo in Las Vegas, NV. DuPont has been an innovator in inkjet pigment inks for more than 30 years, from home & office...
Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has added polyethylene (PE) mono-material barrier packaging for liquid contents to its comprehensive range of GL BARRIER1 brand products centered on transparent...
On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we are writing to request an immediate extension for the limited China 301 tariff exclusions which are set to expire on December 31, as...