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Novolex, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, announced that it has earned Network Distribution’s prestigious Corporate Account Supplier of the Year award. “At Novolex, we are dedicated to delivering the best service and...
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading international suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has signed a contract to purchase the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa. The family-owned...
Jindal Poly Films’ wholly owned subsidiary - Jindal PolyPack has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shareholding of SMI Coated Products which is engaged in the manufacturing of pressure sensitive label stocks. SMI boasts...
Sales increased by 23% to EUR 2,798 (2,276) million. Operational EBIT increased by 53% to EUR 503 (328) million. Operational EBIT margin increased to 18.0% (14.4%). Operating profit (IFRS) increased to EUR 394 (161) million....
LemuGroup has announced its acquisition of Mida Machinery, a move that has been signed and executed as of April 8, 2022. Founded in 1993 and located in Vitoria, Spain, Mida Machinery has been recognized for...
Huhtamaki had a strong start to the year, despite challenging market conditions. Overall, the demand was strong, in an operating environment affected by continued supply chain tensions and very high inflation across the board. The...
Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the first quarter of 2022, which ended on March 27, 2022. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company for the first quarter of 2022...
Fujifilm received $1.64 million in taxpayer-backed grants to support its two expansions underway in New Castle. Last month, Fujifilm announced its second expansion in less than two years, investing another $28 million to add more...
Imaflex Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed equipment purchase agreements over the past quarter for three new co-extrusion blown film lines to help meet heightening demand for its products. "In recent years...
Sonoco, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, reported financial results for its first quarter ended April 3, 2022. First quarter 2022 net sales were a record $1.77 billion, compared with $1.35 billion...
Thomas Ott, 54, has been appointed CEO of the Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials business units at Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, earlier this year. Born in Vienna, Thomas looks back on...
Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals, a member of the Japan-based specialty chemicals multinational Toyo Ink Group, announced that it has started operations of an all-new EUR13-million production facility for inkjet inks at its manufacturing complex...
Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a leading provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP is pleased to announce the acquisition of Profecta Labels Inc. based...
Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, entered into a share transfer agreement with Majend Makcs Co., Ltd. (Majend Makcs), a manufacturer and supplier of flexible packaging headquartered in...
Richard Roth has been appointed to the role of General Manager EMEA for Esko, the global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions that digitize, automate and connect the go-to-market process of consumer goods. The...
Bryce Corporation, a leader in the flexible packaging industry, will invest $80 million to expand its operations in Searcy, Ark., the company announced. This expansion is part of the company’s five-year strategic growth plan and...
Bryce Corporation, a manufacturer of flexible packaging, announced it will invest $80 million to expand its operations in Searcy. The expansion is expected to add 142 new jobs. As part of this expansion, Bryce Corporation...
Apollo announced that funds managed by Apollo affiliates have completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Novolex Holdings LLC, a leading global manufacturer of diverse and sustainable packaging products for the foodservice, delivery and...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2022 Board of Directors. Kathy Bolhous, CEO of Charter Next...
Mondi Paper Bags, part of Mondi Group, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, has acquired the paper bag converting lines from National Bag and Egypt Sack, two subsidiaries of Lafarge Cement Egypt, a major...
In his role, Mariano will help align the strategic vision across all fronts of the business, develop and institute a long-term strategic plan along with its shorter-term milestones, and design a methodology to prioritize growth...
Heidelberg has announced that it is strengthening the sites for its Gallus narrow web flexo division, though strangely the first move involves selling off its main St Gallen headquarters in Switzerland. The 20,000 sqm St...
Huhtamäki Oyj’s President and CEO Charles Héaulmé will resume his duties on April 19, 2022. On December 21, 2021, Huhtamaki announced that he was diagnosed with cancer and had to take a leave of absence....
Sonoco, a leading global sustainable packaging company, announced promotions among its senior operational leadership which are aligned with the Company’s strategy to simplify its operating structure to improve efficiency and effectiveness, according to Howard Coker,...
JSE-listed Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has agreed to acquire the operations of Amcor Flexibles South Africa for R90 million cash. It reported that CTP Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, had...
Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire PBFY, one of the largest flexible packaging distributors in North America, from retail and promotional packaging supplier Pacific Western Sales (PWS)....
In honor of Sterile Packaging Day (April 13), the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council will be hosting a blood drive through the Red Cross April 14 at MD&M West. Now in its second year, the annual...
Canon Production Printing and Canon Inc. announced the acquisition of UK-based packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale, with the aim of strengthening Canon’s label and packaging business, and creating opportunities for future developments. Through this acquisition,...