Plastics recycling and manufacturing company Revolution Sustainable Solutions continued its streak of 2024 acquisitions with the purchase of the Michigan-based Island Plastics, which Revolution said would boost capabilities in clear, food-grade resin. Island Plastics’ facility...

Packaging machinery manufacturer Mamata Machinery Ltd on Wednesday said it has raised over Rs 53 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The Rs 179-crore IPO will be available for public...

U.S. Plastics Pact released its 2023-2024 Impact Report, celebrating significant strides toward a circular economy for plastics while calling for stronger collaboration across industries, governments, and consumers. The report highlights achievements by the Pact's 135...

The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for Q4 2024, which illustrates that even with ongoing economic challenges, manufacturers are more optimistic post-election about potential action on expiring tax provisions and efforts...

Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The facility will be constructed in two phases, each with an annual capacity...

The European Council on Monday formally adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, in what’s described as the final legislative step to a years-long process. It’s expected to be signed on Dec. 19, and publication...

The below listed organizations are writing to raise very serious concerns regarding the most recent draft Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Act (SB 54) regulations as put forward by CalRecycle on Monday, December 2nd....

Sonoco Products Company, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, announced its membership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), reinforcing its dedication to sustainable packaging solutions within the pet care industry. This strategic alliance...

Revolution Sustainable Solutions LLC, Little Rock, Arkansas, has acquired Island Plastics LLC, a Flint, Michigan-based company that produces 100 percent postconsumer recycled linear low-density and low-density polyethylene (LLDPE, LDPE) film-grade resin. Revolution says the aim...

​Axel Glade, (55), has been appointed President, Flexible Packaging and member of the Global Executive Team at Huhtamaki. He will join the company no later than January 1, 2026. He will report to President and...

Winpak Ltd. announces that at a meeting on December 12, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of five cents (5 cents, Canadian currency) per share. The dividend is payable on January...

Although some headline-making closures and layoffs have occurred, the packaging workforce generally is in a more positive territory than it was 10 years ago. A dynamic period of M&A, ongoing labor shortage challenges and effects...

2024 is ending with multiple multibillion-dollar business combinations across the packaging industry, including announcements in the last several weeks that Amcor is buying Berry Global in a transaction valued at $8.4 billion and Novolex plans...

The Flexible Packaging Association is ending the year with some change: Dan Felton officially has taken the helm as president and CEO, following the August departure of the group’s former leader, Alison Keane. Felton is...

Paul Clarke, managing director, UK and Ireland Packaging Division, DS Smith, says changing consumer behaviours, a continuing demand for sustainable, circular solutions and upcoming legislation are key packaging trends. The Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announced another expansion of APC's RE™ Sustainable Packaging portfolio, with the addition of new high performance, paper-based packaging technologies that are targeted for curbside recyclability,...

Novolex® and Pactiv Evergreen Inc., announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading manufacturer in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The combination brings together two highly complementary businesses that...

Global Packaging Solutions has announced an expansion of its operations in Albemarle, NC, creating 10 new jobs and investing $4.8 million in real and business personal property. This expansion is made possible through the Rural...

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection finalized rules for the state’s extended producer responsibility law for packaging on Thursday. The law, the first of its kind in the nation when it passed in 2021, is...

Hoffer Plastics, a leader in custom injection molding with over 71 years of excellence, proudly announces the hiring of Hannah Mooberry as its new Environmental & Sustainability Specialist. This strategic hire reinforces the company’s long-term...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we, the leaders of America’s manufacturing industry and the industries that support it, extend our congratulations on your election. This historic...

Rachel Wagoner, who stepped down as CalRecycle director in March, is now serving as the state lead for Circular Action Alliance, the industry-founded nonprofit producer responsibility organization in charge of getting California’s extended producer responsibility...

Italy’s Cartonpack Group has taken over Clifton Packaging Group, a UK-based provider of flexible food packaging solutions. The acquisition enhances Cartonpack’s flexible packaging solutions portfolio and strengthens its presence in the UK. Founded in 1981...

Pregis®, a global leader in protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has taken a transformative step toward its 2040 net-zero pledge. In 2024, the company will match 100% of the electricity consumed...

Dow announced that Karen S. Carter, currently president of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Carter will be responsible for driving business and operational...

Dow announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the Company's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, within Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, for $150 million to Arkema, a specialty materials leader. The sale,...

Nelipak Corporation, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced the opening of its first North American flexible packaging production site, located in Winston-Salem,...

The MSU School of Packaging in East Lansing, MI, established within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the first of its kind in 1952, is the largest packaging program in the US, with...