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AWT Labels & Packaging, a leader in the label and packaging industry has achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance. This notable recognition places AWT Labels & Packaging within the top 35% of...
Differential growth across materials and formats drives fundamental shifts in the packaging market. In the US, these differentials are a by-product of changing consumer behaviours and innovation within the market. Understanding the evolution of prominent...
Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen. “This announcement is yet more proof that...
Brotech Group has welcomed Tom Gray as GM of North America. Gray's area of responsibility includes the support of growth targets and the strategic orientation into new markets in the USA and Canada. The product...
Siegwerk today announces its successful completion of a comprehensive carbon audit. The audit consisted of two parts – the validation of the Partial Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of inks, coatings and varnishes and the verification...
Turkey-headquartered global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has appointed Daniel Strickland to support its growth in North America. The company seeks to substantially ramp up its activities in the region. Strickland brings a quarter of a...
The printing industry is currently witnessing some exciting innovations and events, echoing the growing trends of sustainability, digital integration, and the rise of flexible packaging. This article will explore these developments, shedding light on the...
Every year, the ALTANA Innovation Award celebrates the most promising new developments from the globally active specialty chemicals group. This year, a team from ALTANA’s ACTEGA division secured this top honor. The award was given...
Polykar, an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, proudly announces that the company has been assigned the highest possible rating of AA+ in the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) accreditation for packaging...
Winpak Ltd. (“Winpak” or the “Company”) and SK Geo Centric (SKGC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a global strategic partnership for the supply of packaging...
Brook + Whittle is proud to announce that its GreenLabel® BlockOut™ light-blocking shrink sleeve solution has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting or exceeding the voluntary requirements for APR Design®...
Uflex Limited reported earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was INR 36,028.4 million compared to INR 32,199.2 million a year ago. Revenue was...
ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, will be showcasing its latest sustainable solutions for the labels and packaging industries at Labelexpo Americas (Hall A, Booth...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces its recognition at the 2024 Excellence in Flexography Awards hosted by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). This prestigious program honors the best in the...
Five Star Holding, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the expansion of its International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certifications to include polyethylene (PE) recycling across its operations. The company’s Polytex...
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is excited to announce the commercialization of its fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 product line. Initially launched in North America, RP-1050 has experienced tremendous commercial success,...
Tredegar Corporation today reported second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2024. Second quarter 2024 net income (loss) was $8.8 million ($0.26 per diluted share) compared to $(18.9) million ($(0.56) per diluted...
Financial advisory company Interpath, comprising joint administrators Chris Pole and Ryan Grant, has successfully facilitated the sale of Sirane, a UK-based packaging specialist, to Coppice Alupack. The deal comes after Sirane appointed Interpath after grappling with...
Wausau Coated Products Inc., has announced the appointment of Joe Zanon as chief operating officer (COO). He brings over two decades of manufacturing experience to the company. Zanon earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological...
Winpak Ltd. announces that at a meeting on August 9, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of five cents (5 cents, Canadian currency) per share. The dividend is payable on October...
Later this month, packaging industry professionals from around the world will gather in Rosemont, Illinois, for Labelexpo Americas 2024 to learn more about the challenges and innovations in the industry. The show will include live...
If you were to ask extended producer responsibility (EPR) experts from other countries about the lessons they learned that could be applied to EPR programs in the United States, you would receive advice about working...
INX International Ink Co. has appointed Blair Welch as managing director for Australia and New Zealand in a strategic move to establish a resource base and reinforce support for local distributors. A 32-year printing industry...
Solid growth in Arkema's second-quarter results evidenced by a strong EBITDA margin in a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment. Sales of €2.5 billion, up by 3.8% year-on-year: Volumes up 4.7%, supported by improved momentum in certain...
CCL Label, a world leader in labels and packaging, announces the inauguration of a brand-new production facility for shrink sleeve labels in Tibi, Spain near Alicante. “We are very excited to offer shrink sleeves produced...
The packaging industry is experiencing a technological revolution driven by the need for increased efficiency, higher throughput, high traceability, and compliance. Reconciling all of these needs from brands makes it challenging for converters to protect...
ShopRite is teaming up with Trenton-based recycling leader TerraCycle on a grocery store program for all brands of flexible plastic packaging. Under the recently launched partnership, dedicated kiosks set up outside of five ShopRite stores...
Today, Verdafresh™has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S. Pact), a solutions-focused consortium that brings together partners across the entire plastics value chain to reach a unified vision of a circular economy for plastics. The U.S....