In a recent study of grocery shoppers, researchers discovered that strategically placed in-store signage with How2Recycle educational messages increased awareness of store drop-off recycling for flexible packaging. Package InSight by Quad and GreenBlue jointly conducted...

UPM has unveiled the latest findings from a highly targeted survey of some of the world’s leading packaging designers. The survey, conducted in collaboration with the Pentawards, has revealed insights into sustainable packaging design, including...

LPS Industries, a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer, has replaced 1,100 fluorescent and incandescent light fixtures with LED lights at its facility in Moonachie, New Jersey. The project took two months and required the contractor...

Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Allen County on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a $99 million industrial investment in Belmark Inc., a 156,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility. Based in Wisconsin, Belmark is a...

A forum for chief technology officers (CTOs) in 2022 launched its inaugural effort—a practical guide for research and development (R&D) teams that are contributing to corporate net-zero goals. This year, the forum’s initiative accelerated with...

At the start of Earth Day/Month in April, the social media marketing partner for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) began a concerted effort to reach broader audiences, expanding upon an online community that has been...

For students and parents in Clemson, South Carolina, it is no secret that welding offers a path to steady employment. “It’s amazing to me,” says Chip Tonkin, chair of the graphic communications department at Clemson...

AWT Labels & Packaging Inc. (AWT), an industry leading provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies, today announced the acquisition of American Label Technologies (ALT)....

Manufacturing is a solid career path for women, according to 81% of survey respondents who say they would recommend the career to women. And that advice will become increasingly important as companies face labor shortages:...

The federal government is responsible for developing and enforcing workforce and regulatory policies. As a reminder, Congress makes the laws, and the administration implements and enforces policies around workforce policies. In April 2024, the U.S. House...

Consistency. Clarity. Reproducibility. In the early 1990s, these three words were in short supply when it came to testing methods for medical device packaging. In June 1994, the founding members of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers...

The Education Committee of the Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) was formed to develop resources to empower FPA member companies to educate families and communities about the benefits of flexible...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) submitted comments on and joined the Consumer Brands Association, California Chamber of Commerce, and other similarly situated trade groups in Coalition comments to California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery...

Ever since companies began developing alternatives to traditional lubes and greases, there has been confusion over the terms “environmentally friendly” and “biodegradable.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmentally acceptable lubricants (EAL) based on...

As we hit a midpoint in the state legislative year, various proposals have taken shape. With elections in November, states are feeling pressure to pass legislation on packaging. A continued concern exists about plastic pollution...

The flexible packaging industry is no longer losing the public relations war with environmentalists over how consumers view the issues. It may have already lost it, according to Esteban Sagel, principal at ChemPMC, a Texas-based...

The kickoff of FlexPAC™, the political action committee (PAC) for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), and its inaugural event at FPA’s annual meeting were huge successes. To reach the flexible packaging industry’s legislative and regulatory...

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, published its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting its commitment to minimizing environmental impacts. The report details actions and results achieved in...

Flexcon, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, welcomes Andrew Huddlestone to Flexcon, as Chief Commercial Officer. As Flexcon continues its expansion into new markets and territories, the company is focusing...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the FPA 2024 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge winners. This year’s first winner was...

Nearly 60% of Californians advocate a “better approach” to current legislative proposals that would ban reusable plastic film grocery bags from being made of plastic, according to a new US poll conducted by John Zogby...

Global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has named James Diprose as its new sales director for the UK and Ireland, Benelux and Scandinavia. Diprose brings to the role vast experience from across the print and packaging supply...

Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, announces that the company has obtained ISCC+ certification for its powder coating resins facility located in Sant Celoni, Spain; as part of a larger initiative designed to decarbonize the...

Nilpeter, a global supplier of label and flexible packaging printing solutions, has announced a new partnership with Ferros Systemas Corp. as its official agent in the Philippines. This strategic alliance aims to expand Nilpeter’s presence...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technologies, announced that it has achieved Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification, becoming the first plastics machinery manufacturer to earn this distinction. This...

TriPlast, Europe’s “most modern” and Austria’s largest sorting plant for lightweight packaging, has opened after less than a year of construction and a several-month trial run. Facility owners ARA, Bernegger and GreenDot/Der Grüne Punkt hosted...

Gujarat-based packaging equipment manufacturer Mamata Machinery Ltd has filed draft documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s IPO will consist entirely of an...

Pregis®, a global leader in protective packaging solutions, advances the sustainability of its line of Pregis EverTec™ mailers with the introduction of paper certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®(SFI) standard. Choosing SFI provides an assurance...