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.
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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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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
- Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Opens First North American Flexible Packaging Production Site
11.26.2024Nelipak Corporation, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced the opening of its first North American flexible packaging production site, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The new Winston-Salem...
Read More - MSU School of Packaging Completes $10 Million Renovation, Spotlights Faculty
11.25.2024The MSU School of Packaging in East Lansing, MI, established within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the first of its kind in 1952, is the largest packaging program in the US, with more than 600 students each...
Read More - TriMas Packaging Unveils New State-of-the-Art Facility in Haining, China
11.25.2024TriMas announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art, 225,000 square foot facility for its TriMas Packaging group in Haining, China. This milestone follows last year’s decision to rationalize two manufacturing facilities into one new facility. TriMas exited both its Hangzhou,...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Submits Comments on California’s SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
11.04.2024The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations. The proposed regulations incorrectly characterize chemical recycling as hazardous waste management instead of manufacturing, which creates a de...
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter Supporting Circular Action Alliance’s Proposed Guiding Principle of Remaining “Technology Agnostic” in Recognizing Varying Recycling Technologies in Colorado
11.04.2024On behalf of the undersigned organizations, thank you for hosting the topic-based consultation sessions over the past few months and providing the opportunity to offer input into the draft program plan proposal. Specifically, we are writing in support of Circular...
Read More - FPA Names Dan Felton New President & CEO
09.24.2024The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that it has named Dan Felton as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Publications & Reports
- FPA Signs Coalition Letter to CalRecycle on the Proposed Revisions to California's Senate Bill 54 Permanent Regulations
11.26.2024The undersigned entities (the “Coalition”) are appreciative of the opportunity to submit comments regarding California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s (“CalRecycle”) proposed revisions to the Senate Bill 54 (“SB 54”) permanent regulations. Together, the Coalition represents virtually all aspects...
Read More - FPA Submits Comments on California’s SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
11.26.2024The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations. The proposed regulations incorrectly characterize chemical recycling as hazardous waste management instead of manufacturing, which creates a de...
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter Supporting Circular Action Alliance’s Proposed Guiding Principle of Remaining “Technology Agnostic” in Recognizing Varying Recycling Technologies in Colorado
11.26.2024On behalf of the undersigned organizations, thank you for hosting the topic-based consultation sessions over the past few months and providing the opportunity to offer input into the draft program plan proposal. Specifically, we are writing in support of Circular...
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