The takeover of Sidac SpA enables the Schur Flexibles Group to expand its network on the Italian market by adding a strong centre of excellence for customised and high-quality packaging solutions. With its commitment to...

Mica Corporation finalized an agreement with Unique Trading in March to become Mica’s exclusive distributor in Pakistan. “The flexible packaging market in Pakistan is quickly developing. Establishing a strategic partnership with Unique Trading will be...

Taghleef Industries Group (Ti) celebrates its 15th anniversary, honoring 15 years of growing, integrating, and creating a culture of its own. In the last 15 years, Ti has expanded through strategic thinking, focused investment, and...

Esko, a global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and label sectors, has confirmed the successful closing of the sale of its Kongsberg digital finishing business to OpenGate Capital on April...

Chai joins Nobelus with over 17 years of experience in printing and eight years in emerging print technologies. In this newly formed role, he will be responsible for new business development and market expansion. His...

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. announced that is has merged with seven of its subsidiaries in the United States to form an expanded and integrated company. The core businesses of the merging companies include acrylic monomers,...

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation announced that a new Chairman and a new President of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation as well as its operating company, FUJIFILM Corporation, were appointed at the Board of Directors’ meeting held on March...

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation establishes new organizations for Healthcare, Imaging, and Graphic fields to accelerate the generation of further synergies and new businesses in each business field.

As of April 2021, the machine and plant manufacturer Reifenhäuser has acquired a majority stake in Kdesign GmbH, a global leader in the manufacture of air cooling rings and measuring systems for blown film extrusion...

Fres-co System USA, Inc., a leader in flexible packaging, announced it has expanded its packaging printing services with the addition of digital printing capabilities. Digital printing complements Fres-co's traditional flexographic and rotogravure printing services, broadening...

Danimer Scientific, Inc., a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 ended December 31, 2020. “I...

Swedish flexible and carton packaging firm AR Packaging is looking to increase its reach in the UK following its recent acquisition of Firstan. Its UK operation consists of three sites producing flexible barrier materials, carton-based...

A flexible packaging firm in Macedon will be expanding its current facility on Rt. 31 in Wayne County. ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions plans to add on new bag lines and relocate some of its operations...

Shore Capital Partners is pleased to announce it has completed a partnership with Innovative Packaging Company, a custom packaging solutions provider based in Vancouver, Washington. Innovative Packaging Company was founded in 2012 by co-founders Jeremy...

Durst Group, manufacturer of future-oriented digital printing and production technologies, is restructuring its successful Label & Flexible Packaging segment. The current Segment Manager Helmuth Munter will retire at the end of 2021 after more than...

The Koenig & Bauer Group achieved revenue of €1.0bn in 2020 (2019: €1.2bn) despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 17.4% decline in revenue reflects the measures adopted by governments worldwide in 2020...

DeAnn Umland has joined Tekni-Plex as vice president, market and strategy development for beauty and home packaging. Umland will be responsible for leading and accelerating development of Tekni-Plex’s strategies to support the fast-changing needs of...

Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP) announced that the first reel of paper was produced at its new environmentally sustainable paper mill in Green Bay, WI, two and a half years after breaking ground. GBP says...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in fast time to market, short and medium run length pouches and rollstock, has announced plans to open its second Canadian facility in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. ...

Davis-Standard’s German subsidiary, ER-WE-PA GmbH, is pleased to announce that XOL Automation will be Davis-Standard’s registered sales representative for extrusion coating, liquid coating, cast film and slitter/rewinders in the Middle East and North Africa. The...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has acquired IG Industries PLC and Brayford Plastics Ltd., private businesses based in the United Kingdom that produce a broad portfolio of recyclable...

The Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association included 75 packages, with some of them being entered in multiple categories. But there is only one top prize—The Highest Achievement Award. For...

Matik, Inc. is excited to welcome Mauro Consalvi as the newest addition to its sales management team. Consalvi will be responsible for North American sales of OLBRICH coating/laminating products. “Mauro brings extensive knowledge of coating...

Omet has formalized a new role for Roberto Speri, as he will serve as key account manager and offset business developer for the Italian market, with particular reference to the VaryFlex V4 and X6 offset...

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 2021 Board of Directors. Kathy Bolhous, CEO of Charter Next...

The eBook contains sections on Buying Into Sustainability, New Coating Technology Providing Real Solutions in Flexible Packaging; Machine Engineering to Address the Needs of Emerging Flexible Films; Is it the End for Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging?;...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) — a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a leading supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries worldwide—is pleased to announce that Stan Blakney has accepted...

The impressive performance of Wikoff Digital’s primers and coatings have led to a mutually beneficial partnership with industry-leading digital printing company, Domino. After numerous success stories with Wikoff Digital’s UV inkjet primers on Domino’s N610i...