The Sigma Plastics Group has acquired selected assets from the recently completed Midland, GA-based, state-of-the-art, cast polyethylene stretch-film operation of Stalwart Plastics, Inc., and Quantico Plastics Group, Inc. The deal brings the number of Sigma...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that its long-serving President & CEO, Alison Keane, will step down from her position on August 1,...

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the White House announced the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and...

Major players from the polymer industry have established the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, a non-profit organization to advance polyamide-based packaging. Founders of the organization include BASF, Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO...

Daniela Vlad, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Borealis and EVP Chemicals of OMV: “Stefan Doboczky brings a wealth of experience with an impressive leadership track record in the chemicals industry spanning over 30 years....

The US Plastics Pact has updated its plan for companies to minimize plastic waste with Roadmap 2.0, as the targets remain unmet with only a year until their original deadline. First announced in 2020, the...

Following the end of the additional acceptance period, Constantia Flexibles GmbH has published the provisional notice of the final result of its public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares in Aluflexpack AG with...

Cyklop International is excited to announce the acquisition of Polaris Systems Inc. in Ontario, Canada. Polaris Systems has been providing a wide range of packaging solutions for over 35 years, making them one of the...

Taiwanese converter Ruey Chang has installed the region’s first flexo Electron Beam printing press by Comexi and developer of Electron Beam (EB) energy curing systems Energy Sciences Inc (ESI). This machine is a Comexi F4...

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we respectfully request that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) extend the public comment period announced in its Federal Register notice...

Nottinghamshire-based Surepak Limited is ceasing to trade despite appointed administrators at PKF Smith Cooper being hopeful of a sale following the interest of 96 parties. Surepak Limited’s financial concerns became apparent during the global energy...

We are writing to strongly oppose the newly amended Extended Producer Responsibility bill, S 4246D/A 5322D. These amendments won’t result in a thoughtfully crafted EPR bill. The bill will still result in problematic consequences for...

Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative...

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's leading providers of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Artemis Ltd., a Bag-in-Box packaging plant located in Shumen, Bulgaria. Artemis focuses on food...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® FiberCool curbside recyclable insulated bag. Going beyond a standard Self-Opening Sack (SOS), FiberCool offers the...

Coveris, a leading international packaging manufacturer, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of HADEPOL FLEXO, a prominent flexible packaging company based in Rypin, Poland. The acquisition follows the completion of the...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ching Gettman as President of the Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services) team. With...

Kureha Corporation, a Japanese specialty chemicals and plastics manufacturer, has announced the full closure of the Krehalon B.V. business including its UK branch. Krehalon B.V. UK is a global manufacturer of flexible shrink barrier packaging...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, was presented two 2024 Excellence in Flexography awards by the Flexographic Technical Association. The Excellence in Flexography Awards recognize exemplary package printing. Each of...

ePac Flexible Packaging, founded in 2016 as the world's first all-digital flexible packaging company, just turned 8 years old in May of this year. So it’s fair to ask: How is ePac doing with its...

The BC Jindal Group has announced a strategic reorganization of its global operations under a unified leadership team dispelling rumors about exiting its international packaging business. This move highlights its dedication to expanding and strengthening...

Huhtamaki has decided to consolidate its three Flexible Packaging manufacturing sites in the United Arab Emirates, keeping one factory in Jebel Ali and expanding the one in Ras Al Khaimah. The transition will gradually take...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. All of its North American facilities are now powered by...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has expanded its packaging innovation hubs around the world. In addition to existing centers in the US, South America and Asia Pacific, the company...

BOBST announced its latest solutions and strategic partnerships to help shape the future of the packaging world, contributing to a new era in packaging where the entire production line is connected, enabling seamless end-to-end workflows....

Global chemical company OQ Chemicals has lifted its force majeure declaration for all products from its German plants in Oberhausen and Marl. This follows the successful resumption of operations earlier this month. All plants are...

Preco, one of the leading designers and manufacturers of precision automated processing systems, has integrated an advanced slitting system from Ashe Converting Equipment into its laser processing technologies for flexible packaging. This enhancement allows Preco...

Huhtamaki India’s Khopoli Plant has earned the esteemed ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). This is a landmark event as the first ISCC Plus certification for any site of Huhtamaki India and sets the facility...