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BillerudKorsnäs EVP Commercial, Helene Biström, announced that she has decided to leave the company at her own request. BillerudKorsnäs will immediately initiate the recruitment process of a new EVP Commercial and announcement of a replacement...
We are proud to announce the new partnership between Sihl and V-Shapes in Flexible Packaging to personalize V-Shapes unique single-dose sachets. V-Shapes is an innovative supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic...
S-OneLP has made some extensive hiring decisions in the recent months to accommodate rapid growth and align with its strategic priorities to be a leader in the rapidly evolving labels and flexible packaging market. S-OneLP...
ExxonMobil has completed the initial phase of a plant trial of a proprietary advanced recycling process for converting plastic waste into raw materials for production of high-value polymers. The trial, at the company’s existing facilities...
ProAmpac, a flexible packaging leader, has partnered with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences to support the company’s commitment to leading the industry in developing smart food packaging. “ProAmpac is committed...
The board of directors of Tredegar Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Andrew Alaya has been promoted to Vice President – Aftermarket Sales. Alaya brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role having held various customer-centric positions at Circonix Technologies,...
Siegwerk reported that it has partnered with Idealliance to offer G7 Certification for the printing community globally – including India. Idealliance is a transformational industry association providing global standardisation, training, and certification programmes for the...
The demand for flexible packaging materials is growing amid the transition towards sustainable food packaging. Walki has answered to this need by investing in a brand new flexo printing machine in its Jatne plant in...
Packaging ink suppliers are facing increased prices on pigment raw materials, petrochemical price increases and supply constraints and higher freight cost due to the reduced availability of containers. This has resulted in significant pressure across...
Miraclon announces the appointments of Dr. Reid Chesterfield as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer and Dr. Zaki Ali as Chief Technology Advisor to the CEO, affirming the company’s commitment to innovation and expanding the executive...
UFlex Ltd declared its financial results for the quarter ending December 2020. The company said it witnessed a surge in demand for multiple lines of businesses while also adding newer clients. The company posted strong...
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year, both ending December 31, 2020.
Stora Enso’s Annual Report 2020 has been published at storaenso.com/annualreport. The Annual Report 2020 consists of five sections: Strategy, Sustainability, Financials, Governance, and Remuneration. Strategy explains how our transformation is progressing and how we create...
Rodolfo Haenni has joined Tekni-Plex as vice president, market and strategy development for food and beverage packaging. Haenni will be responsible for leading Tekni-Plex’s efforts in developing and accelerating solutions to support the emerging needs...
Macaran Printed Products, a label and packaging converter, has appointed Tom Sargent as executive vice president, joining the executive leadership team. In this role, Sargent will work closely with Macaran’s president and CEO, Nick Van...
Wipak UK’s recently announced multi-million-pound strategic investment in state-of-the-art conversion equipment is set to be the largest of its kind in the UK, according to one of the machinery suppliers. Italy-based Nordmeccanica Group, the biggest...
Karlville Swiss opened a second building in Stabio, Switzerland to meet the demands of the flexible packaging market. The added capacity for fabrication is coupled with extended service support. New service technicians, designers, mechanical assemblers,...
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA), and the China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association (CATIA), have partnered to update and harmonise adhesive and sealant industry...
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of AMB S.p.A in partnership with the Marin family, AMB's founders and current owners, and...
The members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) are very concerned about the recent developments of the polymer markets in Europe. In very short period the manufacturers of flexible packaging were confronted with an increased number...
Dynamic Dies is honored to be named a 2021 Top Workplace as they begin a year‐long celebration of their 50‐year anniversary. The distinction is awarded annually in recognition of Top Employers who are commitment to...
Eastman’s plastics sorting capabilities and complementary chemical recycling technologies will help it cost-effectively secure the ample feedstock supply needed for a huge methanolysis plant, the company’s CEO said. Eastman Chemical Co. announced it will invest...
MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) has announced Adam Kellogg’s appointment to Senior Account Manager, Upper Midwest, USA. Adam joins MacDermid Graphics Solutions after 13 years with Bottcher America Corporation. In his previous sales role, Adam was...
The global pandemic brought well-deserved recognition to the incredible job America’s frontline healthcare heroes do, day in and day out. But people aren’t the only things making a positive impact. Sterile packaging is essential in...
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 Andy Piotter has accepted the position...
Before the pandemic, just about every industry faced problems finding qualified workers and people to lead them because of low jobless rates and high competition for talent. Companies in the flexible packaging industry were no...
The year 2020 was an extraordinary period in which the coronavirus pandemic threatened people’s health, lives and livelihoods around the world. At BillerudKorsnäs, we have been relatively unscathed and are humbled by the resilience of...