The Voice of the Flexible Packaging Industry
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The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.
Learn MoreThe Sustainable Packaging Solution
Less energy. Fewer resources. Smaller footprint.
Flexible packaging requires less water and energy to manufacture and transport, and it generates small quantities of greenhouse gases on its way to market, making it a sustainable packaging solution.
Learn MoreInnovation at Point-of-Sale
Convenience. Freshness. Protection.
Growing numbers of consumer product manufacturers are switching to flexible packaging thanks to its dynamic shelf appeal, protective properties and consumer ease of use and storage at home.
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Connecting. Advancing. Leading.
From the Annual Meeting to the Fall Executive Conference, FPA places a high priority on keeping its members informed, up-to-date and connected.
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Industry News
- Futamura Confirms £15 Million Investment in UK Factory
07.02.2025Cellulose films manufacturer Futamura UK has announced a further £15 million investment in its UK site in Wigton, Cumbria. Following investment in recent years in both machinery and site facilities, the business plans to drive step changes in sustainability and...
Read More - Packaging Personified Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation, Service, and Reliability
07.02.2025Packaging Personified, Inc. (PPI), an expert in flexible packaging solutions, proudly announces its 50th anniversary in 2025. Since opening its doors in 1975, the family-owned and operated company has consistently delivered high-quality, innovative packaging to industries ranging from food and...
Read More - ExxonMobil Doubles Advanced Recycling Capacity in Baytown
07.01.2025ExxonMobil has successfully launched its second advanced recycling unit in Baytown, TX, effectively doubling the company's capacity to transform plastic waste into valuable raw materials. As of May 2025, the company reports having processed more than 100 million pounds of...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Publishes 2024 Report to the Members
06.11.2025The 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 2024 Report to the Members. The report provides an overview of the many initiatives...
Read More - FPA Updates Annual Flexible Packaging Buyer's Guide
06.10.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2025–2026 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer's Guide provides a detailed listing of FPA...
Read More - FPA Submits Comments to CalRecycle on Proposed Changes to Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) Draft Regulations
06.03.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the most recent draft proposed changes to the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) draft regulations published by the Agency...
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Publications & Reports
- Advanced Recycling Summit to Bring 100+ Industry Professionals to Cleveland
07.05.2025After the success of the 2024 event in Akron, Smithers is excited to bring Advanced Recycling Summit back to Ohio. The 2025 event will take place in Cleveland, OH from August 26 to August 27. Held at the Westin Cleveland...
Read More - FPA Industry Compensation Survey 2025
07.05.2025Survey conducted every three years to gather flexible packaging industry compensation data.
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