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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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
- Packaging Company to Close Two Mass. Facilities, Lay Off 91
02.16.2026A packaging manufacturing company is getting ready to close two facilities in Gardner and lay off 91 people. Garlock Flexibles will close its two locations at 164 Fredette St. and 77 Industrial Way between April 30 and Sept. 30 of...
Read More - Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Kiliper Corporation
02.13.2026Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable label printing and packaging solutions, has acquired Kiliper Corporation, a producer of stretch sleeves, roll-fed labels, and printed film solutions. The acquisition broadens Inovar’s product capabilities, while also expanding...
Read More - Toyo Ink India Inaugurates New Research Centre in Bengaluru
02.12.2026Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of Japan’s artience Group, today announced the inauguration of artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India (aTIC-India) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. This marks the Group’s first Research Centre outside...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Submits Comments to CalRecycle in Response to the Draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Regulations Published in the California Regulatory Notice Register
02.13.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on...
Read More - FPA Submits a Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill S420 in the New York Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
02.02.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this memo in opposition to Senate Bill S420 (Liu) that would establish labeling requirements related to the recyclability of plastic packaging and products and require the New York Department of...
Read More - 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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Publications & Reports
- FPA Submits a Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill S420 in the New York Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
02.19.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this memo in opposition to Senate Bill S420 (Liu) that would establish labeling requirements related to the recyclability of plastic packaging and products and require the New York Department of...
Read More - FPA Submits Comments to CalRecycle in Response to the Draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Regulations Published in the California Regulatory Notice Register
02.19.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on...
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