After a year of lookbacks, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and its members are concluding the 75th anniversary of the trade organization by looking toward the future. “We have to lean into the value that...

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) held its fifth internship series this summer, and more than 30 interns participated. This program includes interns from companies that are members of FPA. It continues...

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) is undertaking a significant initiative to update its web-based frequently asked questions (FAQs). (See sterilizationpackaging.org/FAQs.) The FAQs serve as a foundational tool for packaging designers,...

Businesses in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal, Canada, are joining forces to develop new solutions for reusing plastic waste, driving progress toward a circular economy. As a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, Polykar has launched...

Siegwerk has entered the pharmaceutical packaging segment in India with a range of mineral-oil-free inks designed to address growing consumer safety concerns. The company announced the strategic move on October 30, 2025, positioning it to...

Amcor Flexibles traces its roots to the 1860s in Australia, when it was known as Australian Paper Manufacturers. In 1950, the company became one of the first members of the National Flexible Packaging Association, now...

As 2025 draws to a close, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) reflects on a pivotal year for the industry while casting an eye toward 2026. Legislative and regulatory actions at the federal level remain critical...

Significant legislative and regulatory action affecting flexible packaging took place in 2025. Maryland and Washington passed new extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. Rhode Island and Hawaii passed EPR needs assessment bills,...

Sustainability and the circular economy remain critical components of business plans for members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). As part of FlexPack VOICE’s® annual check-in with FPA members who are hitting milestones with the...

Chris Wood, regional director for North America at eProductivity Software (ePS), believes that the right software tools, correctly deployed, can transform how businesses operate: “Empowering teams, streamlining processes, and enabling both individual and organizational growth.”...

HiFlow Solutions, a leading developer of ERP/MIS software for the packaging and label manufacturing industry, today announced the launch of its AI-powered Logistics Management suite, designed to automate supplier delivery registration, bill of lading (BOL)...

W&H collaborated with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers to develop a commercially viable mono-material machine direction oriented (MDO) PE film solution, which delivers enhanced mechanical properties and enables significant downgauging potential thereby improving operational efficiency across the...

Each year, the world produces roughly 100 million tons of flexible multilayer plastic packaging — materials that keep food fresh and pharmaceuticals safe from moisture and oxygen. Yet most of these plastics are nearly impossible...

SmartSolve Industries, a leading zero-waste packaging technology company, announced that it has been selected for the JobsOhio Research and Development Grant, a $1 million investment toward its $3.6 million project to establish a new Research...

An economic analysis reveals that redirecting just half of America's plastic waste from landfills to recycling facilities could create more than 173,000 jobs and generate nearly $49 billion in annual economic output. The American Chemistry...

BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals reveal how the unique milestone was achieved. The packaging industry has made great strides in recent years towards more sustainable recycle-ready packaging. From the development of new mono-material polymer-based packaging...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is proud to announce that its sustainability team has been awarded the prestigious “Highly Commended” Sustainability Team Award...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Sustainability Report highlighting progress across key areas of its sustainability agenda and shaping the future of packaging following...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP” or “Department”) in response to Appendix A, the Packaging Material Types List, developed by the Department...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, released its 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry report, prepared by John Dunham & Associates,...

Beleagured flexibles and industrial specialty packaging company, ASX-listed Pro-Pac Packaging Group (PPG), has appointed partners from McGrathNichol Restructuring as voluntary administrators, as a buyer is sought for all or parts of the business. The administrators...

Market conditions in the third quarter remained similar to what we saw during the first half of the year. Demand continued to be impacted by consumers’ cautiousness, geopolitical tensions and the US tariffs situation, with...

We continue to meet completely different market realities in our two regions. Another strong performance in Region North America, while the market conditions are clearly more challenging for Region Europe. Despite this, our Q3 result...

Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the third quarter of 2025, which ended on September 28, 2025. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company (Earnings) for the third quarter of...

HP has partnered with its Chinese distributor Syntax to officially open a new Digital Innovation Center at Weikang Technology Innovation Park in Panyu District, Guangzhou, China. Spanning 1,500 sqm, the center is equipped with HP...

TOPPAN Inc., a TOPPAN Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., will participate for the first time in CPHI Frankfurt 2025, one of the world’s leading events for pharmaceutical ingredients and the...

Adding a luxury look to flexible packaging, BOBST oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) for gravure includes the ability to print a wide range of metallics colors with a standard ink set. By removing the need for...

Keypoint Intelligence, a trusted market research and advisory firm for the print and imaging industry, and 42 Technology (42T), a leading product innovation and engineering consultancy, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help companies...