Even with 2024 being a short year for legislative sessions and the national elections taking center stage this November, some states felt the need to introduce legislation on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Out of...

September kicks off the final legislative month before the November elections and both the House and Senate are scheduled to be in recess in October. Most of September will focus on efforts to keep the...

At Johnson & Johnson, artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in a myriad of ways—from sorting through data to helping the company efficiently establish safety and effectiveness guardrails when it is doing clinical trials. “AI...

The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) recently added an associate member category to its structure. The expansion is a significant milestone for the council, which was founded by and composed of converter members for nearly...

The Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is excited to offer FPA member companies the opportunity to participate in the FlexPack Crash Course at PACK EXPO International on Wednesday, November 6,...

Wouldn’t it be great to eat Pringles® chips without having to stick your hand down in the can? Essentially, that thinking was behind the flexible package that is the first-place winner of the 2024 Student...

Fox Solutions is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Bliven as the new Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager. With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, Ben brings a wealth...

Amcor Interim CEO Peter Konleczny said: “Amcor finished fiscal 2024 strongly, as the underlying business delivered another sequential improvement in volume and earnings growth, with fourth quarter adjusted EPS up 9%, ahead of the expectations...

JPFL Films, a subsidiary of flexible packaging giant Jindal Poly Films, has announced a capacity expansion with a new BOPP line in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new line, expected to be commissioned in H2 FY 25-26...

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has made significant investments in new production lines at its Bethel, Pennsylvania, and Reno, Nevada facilities to increase capacity for...

LyondellBasell today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its Circular and Low Carbon...

PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, has joined forces with Searo Labs, innovators in sustainable materials, to develop cutting-edge seaweed-based products that offer alternatives to plastic and single-use items. The collaboration is...

AWT Labels & Packaging, a leader in the label and packaging industry has achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance. This notable recognition places AWT Labels & Packaging within the top 35% of...

Differential growth across materials and formats drives fundamental shifts in the packaging market. In the US, these differentials are a by-product of changing consumer behaviours and innovation within the market. Understanding the evolution of prominent...

Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen. “This announcement is yet more proof that...

Brotech Group has welcomed Tom Gray as GM of North America. Gray's area of responsibility includes the support of growth targets and the strategic orientation into new markets in the USA and Canada. The product...

Siegwerk today announces its successful completion of a comprehensive carbon audit. The audit consisted of two parts – the validation of the Partial Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of inks, coatings and varnishes and the verification...

Turkey-headquartered global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has appointed Daniel Strickland to support its growth in North America. The company seeks to substantially ramp up its activities in the region. Strickland brings a quarter of a...

The printing industry is currently witnessing some exciting innovations and events, echoing the growing trends of sustainability, digital integration, and the rise of flexible packaging. This article will explore these developments, shedding light on the...

Every year, the ALTANA Innovation Award celebrates the most promising new developments from the globally active specialty chemicals group. This year, a team from ALTANA’s ACTEGA division secured this top honor. The award was given...

Polykar, an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, proudly announces that the company has been assigned the highest possible rating of AA+ in the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) accreditation for packaging...

Winpak Ltd. (“Winpak” or the “Company”) and SK Geo Centric (SKGC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a global strategic partnership for the supply of packaging...

Brook + Whittle is proud to announce that its GreenLabel® BlockOut™ light-blocking shrink sleeve solution has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting or exceeding the voluntary requirements for APR Design®...

Uflex Limited reported earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was INR 36,028.4 million compared to INR 32,199.2 million a year ago. Revenue was...

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, will be showcasing its latest sustainable solutions for the labels and packaging industries at Labelexpo Americas (Hall A, Booth...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces its recognition at the 2024 Excellence in Flexography Awards hosted by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). This prestigious program honors the best in the...

Five Star Holding, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the expansion of its International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certifications to include polyethylene (PE) recycling across its operations. The company’s Polytex...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is excited to announce the commercialization of its fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 product line. Initially launched in North America, RP-1050 has experienced tremendous commercial success,...