Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to increase the prices of its ink and coating products, effective 1st April 2021. The company is facing an extraordinarily turbulent set of supply chain conditions, exacerbated by the...

OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Duraco Specialty Tapes, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty materials, has acquired Filmquest Group (“Filmquest”), a premier converter and supplier of...

Vanguard Durst Digital Printing, a manufacturer of wide format UV & dye-sublimation printers, is excited to announce that a National Dealership agreement has been established with Graphic Solutions Group based in Dallas, Texas. Vanguard Durst...

Fort Dearborn Company announced that it has acquired Hammer Packaging Corporation. The combined organization takes advantage of Hammer’s state-of-the-art technology to enhance Fort Dearborn’s leadership position in the decorative label and packaging marketplace by further...

Lindenmeyr Munroe, the largest privately held independent paper merchant in the U.S., announced that its Olmsted-Kirk division is being renamed to operate under the Lindenmeyr Munroe brand. Acquired by Lindenmeyr Munroe in August 2018, Olmsted-Kirk...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, announced today that five additional facilities have been certified to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program, a global farm-to-fork initiative recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service...

Oben Group announces the acquisition of Poligal Group, effective February 25, 2021. This acquisition includes the BOPP and CPP production plants in Portugal and Poland, commercial offices in Germany and an extensive sales and distribution...

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...