TC Transcontinental Packaging, the packaging sector of TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), is proud to announce the launch of a new website section on sustainability and flexible packaging. The section is available at www.tc.tc/packaging/sustainability and...

FPA partnered with PTIS, LLC to provide a holistic view of the sustainability benefits that flexible packaging offers in e-commerce and to quantify the environmental and economic shipping impacts comparing flexible packaging to other formats...

BOSSAR, Barcelona, Spain, introduces new BCF-2 Fill through the Spout & Capping System for packaging pre-made Standup Pouches pouches on rails. The BOSSAR BCF-2 system can be configured for Hot Fill, Cold Fill, Ambient Fill...

Allstein would like to announce the retirement of Kurt Flathmann after 47 years in the packaging industry.; the last 8 years working for Allstein as head of sales in N. America. Kurt started initially at...

In compliance with the role of leading supplier to the industry of coating and laminating machinery we have never interrupted production and service through the most critical times of the virus crisis. Being an essential...

On behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), who is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, I write to commend the Committee on Environment and Public Works for holding the...

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits this written statement to include in the public records of the House Ways and...

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits this written statement to include in the public records of the House Ways and...

At a time when sterile packaging for food, health and hygiene, and medical equipment is more important than ever, and as U.S. manufacturers are suffering from the worst economy in decades, the Administration should be...

At a time when sterile packaging for food, health and hygiene, and medical equipment is more important than ever, and as U.S. manufacturers are suffering from the worst economy in decades, the Administration should be...

Liquibox is pleased to announce the launch of its new website as part of the company’s recent rebranding efforts. The site highlights the recent expansion of its traditional flexible packaging product portfolio as well as...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that the 2020 –2021 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide is now available. The Buyers Guide provides a detailed listing of FPA members’ manufacturing and material supplying capabilities...

As representatives of the food and agriculture industry, we ask you to cosponsor a bill that Senator Ernst will soon introduce to provide tax relief to essential workers, including the dedicated and talented men and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), which is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, is troubled by the recent additional Department of Commerce activities concerning the Section 232 aluminum tariffs, particularly...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has announced the sale of a new Fusion C printing press and 2500 T Meridian laser anilox cleaner to Yellowstone Plastics (affiliated with Volm Companies), a supplier...

BW Packaging Systems, the packaging machinery arm of Barry-Wehmiller, is bringing a virtual exhibit hall experience directly to customers. Beginning today, and continuing through May 2021, BW Packaging Systems will host a unique online exhibit...

Lamination films are widely used in the print industry to protect the printed surface and provide longevity. These days, lamination films have also made their way into the packaging industry to enhance the product’s aesthetic...

The new factory is focused on high volume polyurethane and polyester batches incorporating highest process and control automation in line with industry 4.0. Founded in 1985 in Las Franquesas (Barcelona-Spain), MORCHEM is a family company...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), which is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, is troubled by the recent additional Department of Commerce activities concerning the Section 232 aluminum tariffs, particularly...

From the use of aluminum containers to flexible packaging in the form of pouches or films, the packaging industry, especially for perishable products has come a long way. In the present day, the latter has...

Glenroy, Inc. recently published its Life Cycle Assessment of STANDCAP vs. Rigid Plastics Report. Glenroy contracted Shelbyville, Michigan-based firm PTIS, LLC to provide life cycle assessments (LCAs) and a report with descriptions on key environmental...

Dear Mr. President, thank you for your ongoing leadership to address the unprecedented economic challenges created by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Your leadership has included measures that have helped many businesses delay payments like income...

I am writing on behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), who is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, regarding the above referenced Government of Canada’s Draft Science Assessment of...

Dear Mr. President, as you consider emergency measures to mitigate the economic harm from the spread of the coronavirus, Americans for Free Trade urges you to consider taking swift action on a policy that would...

As members of industries working to improve our nation’s recycling systems, we implore you to include H.R. 5115 – the Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Value of Expanding Recycling (RECOVER) Act - in any infrastructure...

Thank you for the bold steps you and your Administration have taken to date to respond to the novel coronavirus. As organizations representing the breadth of the food industry, we greatly appreciate your comments on...

Schib Packaging, one of BW Flexible Systems’ flexible packaging brands, is lending a CO-50 flow wrapper machine to an Italian-based contractor, at no cost, to package face masks meant to help combat the spread of...

The premade STANDCAP Pouch has a number of sustainability benefits when compared to a HDPE bottle for packing and shipping shampoo. These include lower fossil fuel and water use, GHG emissions, better product-to-package ratio and...

The premade STANDCAP Pouch has a number of sustainability benefits when compared to a PET bottle for packing and shipping salad dressing. These include lower fossil fuel and water use, GHG emissions, better product-to-package ratio...

When the premade STANDCAP Pouch and traditional HDPE bottle are used for mustard, the flexible structure will generally have a favorable outcome for fossil fuel and water usage, GHG emissions and material discarded. This is...