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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The 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.

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Innovation 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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Educational and Networking Opportunities

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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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FPA Spotlight

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The Flexible Packaging Market TrackerThis Members Only feature gives you up-to-the-minute information on market conditions

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From the 2024 State of the Industry ReportThis report offers a comprehensive view of the total U.S. packaging and flexible packaging segment

Economic Impact Report

An Economic PowerhouseFlexible packaging is more than just a segment of the packaging market—it is a national economic powerhouse.

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About FPA's Advocacy InitiativeWe're identifying and protecting against threats to the flexible packaging industry

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Industry News

  • US Plastics Pact CEO Jonathan Quinn Steps Down

    01.22.2026The US Plastics Pact (USPP) has announced a leadership transition, with Jonathan Quinn stepping down as president and CEO. The Board of Directors, in a statement, expressed its gratitude to Quinn for his leadership and wished him success in his...

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  • Buyer Found for Pro-Pac Packaging

    01.22.2026The Australian and New Zealand businesses of Pro-Pac Packaging (PPG) has been sold to Consolidated Packaging Australia, a subsidiary of Knoxcorp, the privately owned Australian investment company headed by Jim Knox. Administrator McGrath Nichol confirmed to the ASX that it...

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  • Smyth Companies Announces Appointment of Steve Wirrig as CEO

    01.20.2026Smyth Companies, a leading full–service provider of high–quality prime label and custom flexible packaging solutions backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners, announced the appointment of Steve Wirrig as Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Wirrig will lead...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter Commenting on the New Mexico Environment Department’s Proposed Regulations to Implement HB 212

    01.13.2026The undersigned organizations, representing virtually every sector of the New Mexico economy, are writing to express our serious concerns with the draft approach the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) proposes to take with the implementation of HB 212 as described...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter to the Office of Management and Budget Outlining Concerns with the Commerce Department Section 232 Inclusion Process

    12.22.2025The associations listed below are pleased to provide written comments and recommendations in response to the information collection proposed by the Department of Commerce’s (Commerce or the Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressing proposed and continuing information collections...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter in Support of Circular Action Alliance’s Amended Program Plan for the Producer Responsibility for Statewide Recycling Act in Colorado

    11.10.2025On behalf of the organizations listed below, we write to express our support for the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Colorado Amended Program Plan, which was approved by the Advisory Board in Late August. Specifically, we support the proposed process for...

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Publications & Reports

  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter Commenting on the New Mexico Environment Department’s Proposed Regulations to Implement HB 212

    01.23.2026The undersigned organizations, representing virtually every sector of the New Mexico economy, are writing to express our serious concerns with the draft approach the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) proposes to take with the implementation of HB 212 as described...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter to the Office of Management and Budget Outlining Concerns with the Commerce Department Section 232 Inclusion Process

    01.23.2026The associations listed below are pleased to provide written comments and recommendations in response to the information collection proposed by the Department of Commerce’s (Commerce or the Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressing proposed and continuing information collections...

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  • Conquer the New Normal for Sustainable Packaging at Sustpack US 2026

    01.23.2026Smithers will host Sustainability in Packaging US (SUSTPACK) from March 10-12, 2026, in Chicago, IL., at the Hilton Chicago. This industry-leading event has never been more paramount. Shifting administrative support, economic headwinds, and shrinking operations have forced companies to make...

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