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Tredegar Corporation reported second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021. Second quarter 2021 net income from continuing operations was $20.7 million ($0.61 per diluted share) compared to net income from continuing...
Globally, medical flexible packaging valued at $15.8 billion in 2020 is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2021 to 2028, according to a Grand View Research report published April 2021....
Over 25% of Michelman's global workforce are chemists, scientists, and engineers whose technical expertise helps companies navigate the packaging industry's ever-changing material and end-of-life requirements. Their most recent addition is Mr. Pasha Solel as Senior...
Cosmo Films Limited, a Global Leader in Films for Packaging, Labelling, Lamination, and Synthetic Paper and an emerging player in Specialty Chemicals and Polymers declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 2021. During...
David Timm, president of Pregis’ performance flexible operations, has established several pivotal roles focused on creating a whole new customer experience model. These include: Russ Joseph, vice president of sales; Beth Scherpenberg, vice president of...
C-P Flexible Packaging, a leader in the flexible packaging industry, announced the acquisition of Prestige-Pak, Inc., a privately held manufacturer in Wisconsin focusing on printed packaging films for the retail food markets. C-P Flexible Packaging...
Inovar Packaging Group, LLC has recently completed its acquisition of Precision Label, Inc. in Oceanside, CA in partnership with the existing Precision Label management team. This is Inovar’s sixth platform company and adds to its...
BillerudKorsnäs is in a process with the aim of divesting the paper mill in Beetham, UK. The process is ongoing and no binding agreement to divest the mill has yet been entered into. Since BillerudKorsnäs’...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has acquired Euroflex, a family-owned business based in Ireland that produces a broad portfolio of flexible printed film, lamination and pouching packaging solutions....
Due to the continued sharp rise in energy costs and due to significant cost increases in the areas of logistics and raw materials, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is increasing the prices for the entire product range...
Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has acquired the InterFlex Group (InterFlex), a global flexible packaging converter with bases in the United States and the United Kingdom. Interflex...
Signature Action Packaging (“SAP”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Chromatic Productions, Inc. (“Chromatic”) and appointed John Attayek as CEO. SAP specializes in printing, conversion and supply of rollstock, pouches, and bags used...
Timm will be responsible for delivering operational excellence and growth of Pregis’ blown film and converting operations in the new Anderson, South Carolina facility, as well as the Grand Rapids, Michigan location. The company recently...
This website, along with the content in our 2021 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index PDF report and the case studies in our 2021 Sustainability Stories Hub, constitutes DuPont’s annual sustainability report. The content is organized...
The global economy is recovering strongly from the impacts of the pandemic and demand for Stora Enso's products, except for graphic paper, continues to be very healthy. The annual outlook for 2021 remains unchanged, operational...
Scantrust has entered into a global agreement with ePAC as the technology provider for a new connected packaging and connected goods service under the name ePacConnect. ePacConnect flexible packages are used by consumer packaged goods...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has acquired APC Paper Group (“APC Paper”), a leading producer of recycled paper packaging products for food service and retail markets. Terms of...
Strong sales growth continued throughout the second quarter, driven by volume growth, product mix and higher prices. Sales volumes increased compared to the same period last year despite different timing in the maintenance schedule. Profitability...
MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a global leader in flexographic platemaking and printing solutions, announces plans for an exciting, collaborative endeavor, The Flexo Xperience Center (The FXC). The Flexo Xperience Center is a partnership between MacDermid and...
Headed by industry veterans, the 168,000 square foot facility will feature multiple newly-installed lines will be producing the latest engineered films that be used downstream to manufacture performance-oriented, packaging solutions for food, CPG and medical...
ARANOW Packaging Machinery is a leading manufacturer in the field of design and manufacture of innovative Stick Pack Packaging Systems, proudly announces the launch of an exclusive North American, including Canada sales and marketing agreement...
In a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by New York State and local government officials, as well as Rochester business leaders, ProAmpac officially opened its new, state of the art Collaboration & Innovation Center. “This is...
Larry Lanham, Founder and CEO of Polymer Packaging, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 East Central Award finalist by Ernst & Young LLP. Now in its 35th year, the Entrepreneur Of The...
Nosco, Inc., a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., announced the beginning of carton and label production at its new 175,000 square-foot Packaging Innovation Center in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The facility will provide redundant product capabilities...
The US division of Windmöller & Hölscher has informed us of the sad news that James Feeney, the first president of W&H Corp., passed away on July 2 at the age of 85 at his...
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity is pleased to announce that American Packaging Corporation (APC) will open a new manufacturing plant in Cedar City, adding 135 or more new high-paying Utah jobs in the...
Bag-converting equipment manufacturer Hudson-Sharp—part of Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform—is pleased to announce that Jason Beauleau has joined the company as Regional Sales Executive. In his new role, Beauleau will...
WeighPack Systems has opened a new facility dedicated to the design of new packaging solutions. The New Product Unit (NPU) will focus on creating new business opportunities through innovative research and development practices. Located near...