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FPA Signs Tariff Reform Coalition’s Letters Requesting Meetings to Discuss the Section 232 and Section 301 Tariffs, Congressional Leadership
04.06.2021

I am writing to you on behalf of the Tariff Reform Coalition (TRC), a broad-based alliance of 37 trade associations representing the many U.S. manufacturers, exporters, retailers, agricultural and food producers and other supply chain...

FPA Signs Tariff Reform Coalition’s Letters Requesting Meetings to Discuss the Section 232 and Section 301 Tariffs, National Economic Council
04.06.2021

I am writing to you on behalf of the Tariff Reform Coalition (TRC), a broad-based alliance of 37 trade associations representing the many U.S. manufacturers, exporters, retailers, agricultural and food producers and other supply chain...

FPA Signs Tariff Reform Coalition’s Letters Requesting Meetings to Discuss the Section 232 and Section 301 Tariffs, Secretary of Commerce
04.06.2021

I am writing to you on behalf of the Tariff Reform Coalition (TRC), a broad-based alliance of 37 trade associations representing the many U.S. manufacturers, exporters, retailers, agricultural and food producers and other supply chain...

FPA Signs Tariff Reform Coalition’s Letters Requesting Meetings to Discuss the Section 232 and Section 301 Tariffs, U.S. Trade Representative
04.06.2021

I am writing to you on behalf of the Tariff Reform Coalition (TRC), a broad-based alliance of 37 trade associations representing the many U.S. manufacturers, exporters, retailers, agricultural and food producers and other supply chain...

FPA Submits Testimony in Support of Rhode Island’s House Committee on Corporations House Bill 5446/Senate Bill 254
04.05.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support HB 5446 and SB 254, which would provide regulatory certainty for advanced recycling processes and create a more circular economy for plastics in Rhode Island.

FPA Signs Coalition Memo to New York State Senate Members Regarding S.1185B Which Seeks to Establish an Extended Producer Responsibility Mandate for Packaging and Printed Material
04.05.2021

The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to provide comment on S.1185B, which seeks to establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandate for packaging and printed material. While many of our organizations support a properly structured...

Inkworks Printing, LLC installs new Karlville COMBI Thermal & Solventless Laminator
04.05.2021

Karlville, a manufacturer of the Pack Ready Laminator for HP Indigo, announces the installation by Inkworks Printing, LLC of their new COMBI Thermal + Solventless Laminator that combines both thermal and solvent free adhesive lamination...

Cosmo Films: Key Factors That Impact Flexible Packaging Production
04.05.2021

The FMCG industry has become highly competitive in the use of flexible packaging for products. Consumers can find the same product by different brands in lucrative packaging and often make the final buying decision based...

Industry Leader Taghleef Industries Celebrates 15 Years
04.01.2021

Taghleef Industries Group (Ti) celebrates its 15th anniversary, honoring 15 years of growing, integrating, and creating a culture of its own. In the last 15 years, Ti has expanded through strategic thinking, focused investment, and integration...

Baldwin’s New Unlocking Potential Podcast Explores Printing and Industrial Process Automation Trends
03.31.2021

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has launched Unlocking Potential, a new podcast series that covers the latest trends, innovations and technologies in key industries—from packaging and converting, to security printing, textile production, film extrusion and more....

Virtual MeetingPack 2021 Agenda Will Address Packaging Sustainability and the Incorporation of Recycled Material
03.29.2021

Virtual MeetingPack 2021, a prelude to MeetingPack 2022, will present innovations and address the challenges of the food packaging sector on 27 May through a series of inspiring presentations and round-table discussions. Sponsors such as...

FPA Announces 2021 Board of Directors
03.18.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2021 Board of Directors. Kathy Bolhous, CEO of Charter Next...

PCMC Names Stan Blakney as President of Global Operations
03.18.2021

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) — a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a leading supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries worldwide—is pleased to announce that Stan Blakney has accepted...

Wikoff Digital named as a Preferred Primer Partner for new Domino Digital Label Press
03.18.2021

The impressive performance of Wikoff Digital’s primers and coatings have led to a mutually beneficial partnership with industry-leading digital printing company, Domino. After numerous success stories with Wikoff Digital’s UV inkjet primers on Domino’s N610i...

FPA Publishes Annual Report to the Members
03.11.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Report to the Members. The report provides an...

FPA Announces 2021 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners
03.11.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 65th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries...

FPA Signs the Americans for Free Trade Coalition’s Letter in Support of U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Ms. Katherine Tai and Urges Quick Confirmation
03.10.2021

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations and workers united against tariffs, respectfully writes in support of the nomination of Katherine Tai to become the next U.S. Trade...

U.S. Trade Representative Announces an Extension of COVID-19 Related Section 301 Exclusions for an Additional 6 Months
03.10.2021

In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain...

FPA Announces 2021 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Winners
03.10.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the FPA 2021 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first...

Michigan State University School of Packaging Has Two Teaching Positions Available
03.08.2021

The School of Packaging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking qualified applicants for two Instructor positions. These are 100% time, academic year (9 months) fixed-term position...

FPA Holds Virtual Awards Ceremony to Honor the Winners of the 65th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition
03.08.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Virtual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony on...

Flint Group Packaging Announces a Global Price Increase
03.05.2021

Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to increase the prices of its ink and coating products, effective 1st April 2021. The company is facing an extraordinarily turbulent set of supply chain conditions, exacerbated by the global...

FPA Signs Americans for Free Trade’s Coalition Letter in Support of Katherine Tai’s Nomination for USTR
02.25.2021

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully writes in support of the nomination of Katherine Tai to become the next U.S. Trade...

FPA Compensation Report Table of Contents
02.24.2021

FPA publishes the Flexible Packaging Industry Compensation Report on an annual basis. Surveys are sent to FPA converter member companies, and only those companies who return completed surveys are eligible to receive the report. The...

FlexPack Delivers in the Age of e-Commerce
02.24.2021

E-Commerce is a growing economic segment. E-commerce experienced a 14.4% growth rate in 2018 in the U.S., and is expected to maintain annual growth rates of approximately 13% through 2023, and that was before the...

FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Senate Bills 14, 581, and 582 to Oregon’s Senate Committee on Energy and Environmental
02.18.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB14, SB581 and SB582, having to do with extended producer responsibility programs for plastic packing, for all packaging and paper and labeling for recyclability....

Flint Group Introduces EkoCure® ANCORA™ Dual Cure UV-Curable Ink Series for Food and Pharmaceutical Labels and Flexible Packaging
02.17.2021

Flint Group introduces EkoCure® ANCORA™ Dual Cure food contact material (FCM) UV-curable ink for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic label and flexible packaging applications. Compliant with indirect food contact regulations thanks to exceptional curing under both...

Waste-Management in America. Can We Take ‘Pollution Down to Zero’?
02.17.2021

When I was a kid, I thought throwing my empty plastic water bottle into my recycle bin was going to help save the planet. After all, Captain Planet told me I had an important role...

FPA Report to the Members, 2020
02.16.2021

The report highlights current and ongoing FPA programs that are ensuring that the environmental benefits and sustainability advantages of flexible packaging are communicated and understood; advocating to protect against potential barriers to growth, combat regulatory...

FPA Partners with TAPPI’s Virtual Conference on Looping the Flexible Packaging Supply Chain into the Circular Economy
02.12.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it is partnering with TAPPI’s International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division’s (IFPED) upcoming...