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Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announces a change within its management team. After more than 36 years at Siegwerk, Ralf Hildenbrand, President...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2025 Board of Directors. Russell Grissett, President of Sonoco Flexible...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is advancing its ProActive Intelligence platform by launching innovative solutions in its Moisture Protect series. Building on the success of the Moisture Protect platform, ProAmpac now...
International flexible packaging specialist Korozo Group has introduced new branding and a strengthened team as it embarks on its next growth stage. Korozo has refreshed its branding and updated its logo to better reflect the...
London-based Nextek Ltd., a sustainability technology consultancy specializing in innovative recycling solutions, and flexible packaging expert Coveris, based in Vienna, have announced a partnership to mechanically recycle flexible films using the COtooCLEAN process, converting postconsumer...
ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. The company recently launched its new Signature Polymers portfolio brand, which focuses on...
In today’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape, Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a global leader in industrial air pollution control solutions, expands its Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) portfolio with the introduction of the Electric Regenerative...
Uflex Limited reported a 10.6% increase in overall sales volume on a year-on-year basis, achieving the highest ever consolidated net revenue of Rs2,020.8 crore for the quarter ending 30 September 2018. The consolidated net revenues...
The past few years have seen no shortage of ambitious announcements relating to chemical recycling, from small startups to major oil and chemical companies, as recycled content requirements increase and polymer producers struggle to harness...
TOPPAN Holdings Inc. subsidiary TOPPAN Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF), based in India, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Irplast S.p.A. (Irplast), an Italian based high-performance BOPP...
Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging specialist Coveris have partnered to shift the paradigm in the mechanical recycling of flexible films with the COtooCLEAN process. According to the partners, the technology is designed to...
Companies including Ball, Kraft Heinz and SC Johnson registered their support. This adds to other packaging-related bills in the 119th Congress, including the STEWARD Act and the Farewell to Foam Act. Packaging stakeholders representing plastics,...
Mamata Machinery jumped 9.64% to Rs 401.10 after the company announced that it has been granted a US patent for an invention entitled "Cross Sealingdevice" by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the...
Continuing with the succession plan initiated eight years ago, the ownership and the Board of Directors have decided that on May 1st, 2025, Pau Xifra will assume the Presidency of Comexi, taking over from the...
Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, has completed a €7.1m investment in equipment that has created up to 20 new jobs at its Wigan facility. The investment is designed to strengthen Saica...
The Board of Directors of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) approved the investment for acquiring 14.3% stake in Lucro Plastecycle Private Limited (Lucro), a leading player in recycled flexible plastics. It is a well-integrated waste management,...
U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a pilot program to improve recycling accessibility in...
Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging industry, has reinforced its commitment to Nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) ink systems in Europe. This initiative actively supports flexible packaging recycling in...
Tadbik, a Israel-based packaging, label and technology company, is expanding its presence in the United States with a new facility in New Jersey. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s presence in the growing...
Advisory groups in Maryland have shared a needs assessment and a packaging extended producer responsibility recommendation with the state legislature, finding that EPR for paper and plastic packaging could increase collection from 984,400 tons to...
American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved American Packaging Corporation’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target: American Packaging Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and...
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, issued its 2024 Annual Report to Shareholders and announced the date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting. The annual report details the Company’s 2024 financial...
Oben Group announces it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Vitopel do Brasil Ltda., a leading manufacturer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films consisting of manufacturing facilities in Mauá and...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony on Senate Bill 5284 (Lovelett), which would establish an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging program in the State of Washington. While we appreciate...
Gulf Packaging Industries Co. (GulfPack), a leading manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and metallized films, has signed contracts for a significant expansion to enhance its production capacity and support the growing demand from customers worldwide. As...
COIM USA, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of polyesters polyols, polyurethanes, adhesives, and specialty resins, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering an enhanced user experience, improved accessibility, and streamlined...
ValorFlex Packaging, a newly formed flexible packaging company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Jet Packaging Group, a renowned flexible packaging company known for its market share in lamination and flexographic...
Century-Tech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging machinery, has been acquired by The Oakdale Company, a private investment firm employing patient capital to drive business growth and operational excellence for industry leading companies. With...