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As of 1.10.2023 Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will increase the prices for thermoscript® thermal papers by up to 10%. The aim is in particular to counteract the price decline of recent months, which has had varying...
Eaglewood Technologies eagerly announces the expansion of our XPress Roll Cleaning Service into Ohio and the surrounding area. Our new location in Cincinnati will allow our technical team to easily reach the East and Southeast...
Wikoff Color Corporation announced the selection of Mark C. Lewis as the organization's next CEO. Lewis brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the specialty chemicals and specialty materials sectors, making...
TOPPAN subsidiary InterFlex Group, a global flexible packaging supplier and converter, has completed the acquisition of Skymark Packaging International (Skymark), an innovative manufacturer of flexible packaging across Europe. With the acquisition of Skymark, InterFlex Group...
Flexible packaging subject matter experts are invited to submit abstracts to TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference before October 2, 2023. The deadline has been extended to accommodate an abundance of quality submissions/requests. Technical presentations, case...
The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc. (tech.) and M.Sc. (econ.), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today. Hans Sohlström is currently a...
A global supplier of rigid and flexible packaging to medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) reports that it has received ISCC Plus certification via the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) at three...
INX International Ink Co. has completed an investment in DetraPel, an advanced materials company that manufactures sustainable coatings. This represents the fourth deal closed since the $50M INX Venture Capital investment program was established in...
Berry Global Group, Inc. announced that it has initiated a formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives for its Health, Hygiene and Specialties segment (“HH&S”). HH&S is a leading provider of nonwovens, specialty films, and tapes...
Michelman is pleased to announce that, effective September 5, 2023, Matt Adler will be joining the company as the Global Strategic Account Manager — HP Indigo business. In this newly created role, Adler will focus...
Transcontinental Inc. announces its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended July 30, 2023. "During this quarter, we accelerated the implementation of actions to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and increase cash...
Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, has sold its investment in Soteria Flexibles Holdings LLC to TJC LP (TJC). With the Ardian North America Fund team’s support, Soteria Flexibles is a North American leader in...
Futamura, the leading global manufacturer of sustainable cellulose films, casings, and non-wovens, has announced the recent opening of its state-of-the-art cellulose film production line at its European manufacturing plant in Wigton, England. This strategic investment...
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specializes in polymer-based material technologies which deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, has announced the appointment of leading U.S. nonwoven industry expert, Dr. Kyra Dorsey, to its Advisory Board,...
Espoo-based Paptic has closed a Series A financing amounting to €23 million to drive the growth of the Finnish company and expand its materials portfolio. The round is led by the European Circular Bioeconomy...
Australia-based flexible packaging company Filton Packaging has acquired Australian Contour Packaging (ACP), a local flexible packaging contoured sleeves, and bag solutions provider. The companies have not disclosed the financial details and other terms of this...
Tredegar Corporation announced that it has agreed to sell its flexible packaging films (“Terphane”) business to affiliates of Oben Group for net debt-free base consideration of $116 million. Terphane, which solely comprises the flexible packaging...
Located in a modern and brand-new facility in Miami, CTec will be operational before the end of the year, offering personalized attention, training sessions and seminars on lamination, slitting and printing. The will to be...
The sixth generation, family owned and managed company is investing over £7million in the construction of a new single storey warehouse extension that is being added to the main site building at Aire Valley House,...
BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global team of packaging professionals, is pleased to announce that Jeff Journey has joined the company as the Vice President of Aftermarket. In his new role, he will work with BW Packaging...
360Pack, one of the fastest-growing privately held packaging distribution companies in North America, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Team Packaging Inc., a Colorado-based privately held custom packaging solutions provider....
Richland County officials say more economic growth is on the way with the expansion of a film producer facility. Richland County officials are announcing the lease of a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building, in Blythewood’s Carolina...
BW Design Group’s ControlTech Automation—a leading electrical equipment manufacturer that provides industrial control panels for packaging, process, facilities, utilities and other industrial applications—is proud to announce it commemorated the opening of its new manufacturing facility...
TC Transcontinental Packaging, the Packaging Sector of TC Transcontinental, announces an investment of $60M US (approximately $80M CAD) toward the development of cutting-edge mono-material recyclable flexible plastic packaging solutions, providing high-performance polyethylene films with more...
CONTROLTEK, a global leader in tamper-evident packaging, retail asset protection and RFID inventory and asset tracking solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and specialty flexible packaging in its Livermore, CA...
CONTROLTEK, a global leader in tamper-evident packaging, retail asset protection and RFID inventory and asset tracking solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and specialty flexible packaging in its Livermore, CA...
Packaging industry veteran Arne Sandberg is partnering with his wife Jill to found Mockups 4 You, LLC. Sandberg brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of mockups and prototypes to the new...
PPC Flex, a trailblazer in the flexible packaging industry, proudly announces a significant milestone following years of remarkable growth and strategic acquisitions. After solidifying its status as a leading player through 10 successful acquisitions and...