Cortec® has entered another point on history’s scoreboard of sustainable leadership by introducing the first certified industrially compostable VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) paper for protective metals packaging. This development highlights Cortec’s ongoing commitment to developing...

ACTEGA announces the legal merger of its three German operating companies, ACTEGA DS GmbH, ACTEGA Rhenania GmbH and ACTEGA Terra GmbH, into its former parent company, ACTEGA GmbH. The merger will result in ACTEGA forming...

As e-commerce expands and product proliferation continues across industries, packaging has become an increasingly essential element of brand identity, product protection, and customer engagement. The packaging market is huge—but where do commercial printers fit in,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the most recent draft proposed changes to the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) draft...

AeroFlexx, a leader in sustainable packaging, has been awarded U.S. Patents 11,548,709 and 12,071,292. These patents present a flexible plastic package suitable for curbside recycling where all plastic bottles are accepted* that aligns with industry...

Balcan Innovations announced the completed installation of their new Windmoller & Hoelscher (W&H) printing press in Terrebonne, QC, serving as the first domino in a series of major investments in new extrusion, printing, and bag-making...

Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green last week signed HB750, which requires the state’s Department of Health to conduct a needs assessment related to recycling, due to the legislature by the end of 2027. Specifically, the state...

Cosmo First has commenced operations of a new biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film manufacturing line at its Aurangabad facility in Maharashtra, significantly expanding its production capacity. With an annual rated capacity of 81,200 tpa, the...

EUROPEN has released a new interactive guidebook designed to help businesses navigate the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and provide an overview of the regulatory landscape and its implications for...

ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced that it has acquired DJS Systems, a leader in disposable food service packaging automation. DJS Systems is a well-known and respected automation...

German chemicals maker BASF SE, has in recent weeks sent out information to potential suitors for a sale of its coatings business at a valuation of about 6 billion euros ($6.81 billion), Bloomberg News reported....

Research from consultancy group Bain & Company said the chemical recycling sector across Europe was “nascent” as a result of the comparative economic attractiveness of virgin plastic materials. However, the findings concluded that there could...

Kraft Heinz has found its Global Innovation Challenge winner. Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology from Netherlands-based Kalpana Systems edged out a compelling field of sustainable food packaging ideas submitted by 80 companies hailing from 25...

AeroFlexx, a leader in sustainable packaging, has received Critical Guidance Recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its proprietary mono-material AeroFlexx Pak. APR's Critical Guidance Recognition is one of the most...

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new water and oil-resistant material that could potentially become a safe, viable replacement for harmful plastics and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. Derived from graphene...

Anyone who isn’t familiar with data management and AI has probably been living under a very large rock of the past few years. There is no denying their impact on every aspect of our lives,...

Eco Flexibles, a UK-based flexible packaging business, has doubled its turnover in just 18 months following its investment in two Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 presses, as demand for sustainable flexible packaging has soared. Known for...

UPM Specialty Papers will invest over 10 million euros in the modernization of UPM Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland. The investment will allow UPM Specialty Papers to boost capacity and improve production stability in its...

Texas is building an empire—but one that’s now under inspection. In 2025, the Lone Star State surpassed every global economy but seven. With a GDP now larger than Russia, South Korea, and Brazil, Texas isn’t...

ExxonMobil partnered with Winpack Group, a leading flexible packaging converter in Chile, to address growing demand for circular solutions that support the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. Leveraging the ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio, including...

Accredo Packaging, a leader in sustainable flexible packaging solutions, today announced the appointment of Frank Winter as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Winter will lead the financial strategy and operations for both Accredo and...

On December 12, 2024, Huhtamaki announced the appointment of Axel Glade (55) as President of the Flexible Packaging segment and member of the Global Executive Team latest by January 1, 2026. Axel will join Huhtamaki...

Packaging World surveys show CPGs are designing packaging for recyclability within existing infrastructure, but on-pack recycling guidelines have been ineffective for consumers. Upcoming updates to How2Recycle labels aim to address this issue. Packaging World consumer...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) announced the commissioning of its first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility, “SYNDIGO1,” located in Connersville, Ind. The facility is one of the largest and most sophisticated plastic film mechanical recycling...

Ester Industries Ltd., India’s leading manufacturer of polyester films and specialty polymers, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹14 crore for FY25, marking a significant recovery from a loss of ₹121 crore in FY24. The...

The UKs leading independent flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart, has announced further investment in its Leeds based facility. Following significant investment last year, in both machinery and site facilities, Roberts Mart has committed a further...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MCPA) in response to the proposed PFAS in Products: Reporting and Fees Rule developed by the Agency. In...

The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative has conducted an assessment of five promising recycling technology classses – and how they can work in combination to add value to different feedstocks. The insights are...