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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...
RIT’s packaging science program recently received an equipment donation for its Packaging Dynamics Laboratory that will increase its academic and professional training options in safe-guarding shipped products. SPS - The Whole Package and Lantech donated...
Tekni-Plex, a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative packaging material solutions and medical products, announced that Brenda Chamulak will become company president and CEO effective June 30 as part of a planned...
Scholle IPN, a leading global supplier of flexible packaging solutions, announced that they have completed the purchase of Bossar, a global supplier of flexible horizontal form-fill-seal packaging equipment. The new business combination will leverage the...
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is adjusting the prices for coated inkjet papers due to the permanently increasing costs for logistics and raw materials, especially pulp. The price increase of 5 % applies to deliveries of the...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the FPA 2021 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first...
Pregis announces its new film converting facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and new machinery assembly facility in Germantown, Wisconsin to meet growing e-commerce demands for its Sharp Packaging Systems® by Pregis brand of poly bagging solutions....
Miraclon announces that Brian Ellis has been appointed as Sales Manager for the Northwestern US and Canada territories. The role includes supporting and enabling customers to maximize the capabilities of their KODAK FLEXCEL NX...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 65th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries...
Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced that it has acquired Quebec-based RODA Packaging, further expanding its presence in Eastern Canada. Serving customers for nearly 40 years, RODA is a rigid packaging distributor specializing in the chemicals,...
Prairie State Group, a printing company specializing in food-grade flexible packaging, and pressure-sensitive labels, has achieved 100% on their latest SQF audit. SQF Edition 8.1 Food Safety and Quality is recognized globally as the premier...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Virtual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony on Wednesday,...
Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, has acquired New England Label, which is located in Andover, MA, USA. Resource Label is a...
The School of Packaging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking qualified applicants for two Instructor positions. These are 100% time, academic year (9 months) fixed-term position...
India-based flexible packaging material major UFlex is set to massively expand its Dubai manufacturing facility, driven by rising demand for consumer packaged goods in the GCC region, a senior company executive said. The company will...
Ashland is increasing prices on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products as indicated in the following table. The increases apply to Europe and are effective April 1, 2021, or as agreements allow.
Ashland is increasing prices on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products as indicated in the following table. The increases apply to North America and are effective April 1, 2021, or as agreements allow.
Ashland has completed the expansion of its Viatel™ bioresorbable polymer manufacturing site and has relocated research and development (R&D) from Dublin to the National Science Park, Mullingar, Ireland. The National Science Park in Mullingar is...
The 2020 Huhtamaki Annual Report is comprised of four sections covering Huhtamaki´s 2030 Strategy, including key strategic areas such as Sustainability and financial performance, and governance (Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report). The report is...
Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced the completion of its previously announced definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corporation's Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Ares and Ontario Teachers'...
Arrow Systems, Inc. has announced a partnership with Sihl Group to pair the Arrowjet Aqua 330R with the Sihl ARTYSIO line of flexible packaging materials. This partnership allows customers looking for ways to digitally print...
Ashland announced it will increase the price for its pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) products in North America, effective March 18, 2021. This increase will range from $0.12/lb. to $0.15/lb., and includes the Arocure™, Aroset™ and...