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High-barrier film specialist Advanced Barrier Extrusions LLC is expanding its capabilities into printing and decorating with the purchase of Flexographic Packaging Co. Both companies are based in Wisconsin. Terms were not disclosed. "We're excited...
Sustainable plastic film product supplier Trioplast has acquired load stability and food packaging solutions provider Apeldoorn Flexible Packaging (AFP). The companies have not disclosed the financial terms of the deal. AFP has been acquired from......
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) (“Ashland” or the “Company”) today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Guillermo Novo as Chairman and CEO of Ashland, effective December 31, 2019. William A....
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has announced that the redesigned pivot arm on the Omnia embosser-laminator significantly decreases changeover time and reduces the risks inherent to overhead roll removal. The new...
Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Xue as the company's new Country Manager for Greater China. Hired in 2017, he has led Michelman's sales efforts in China over the past two...
Constantia Flexibles officially unveiled its new plant, Constantia Ecoflex Ahmedabad, at a festive opening ceremony on November 20, 2019. Over 300 guests, including, the Austrian ambassador to India, Brigitte Öppinger-Walchshofe, and RS Sodhi...
Davis-Standard will promote its global equipment platform at Plast Eurasia in Istanbul, December 4 – 7, 2019, alongside the company’s representative in Turkey, ÖZHANMAK DIŞ TİCARET VE PAZARLAMA LTD ŞTİ in Hall 2, Stand 220....
Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TSE:7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will be displaying its security solutions for banknotes and ID cards at High Security Printing ASIA...
Korozo today announces the successful completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in Vitra NV and Creavit NV (Rask). Vitra/Creavit was founded in 1935 in Antwerp, Belgium, by the Laeremans family and is specialized...
TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announced today the closure of its Transcontinental Prince Edward Island plant located in Borden-Carleton by the end of January 2020 at the latest, and a reorganization of activities at its...
Luminer, a labeling solutions provider specializing in extended content labels for pharmaceutical ethical and OTC packaging, clinical trials and various other narrow web applications for the cosmetics, F&B and chemicals sectors, has completed an...
ePac is excited to announce that it’s first European plant is officially open and taking orders in the UK. The grand opening celebration for ePac UK Silverstone will take place on December 4th, bringing together...
D-ID, a leader in identity privacy protection software, today announced a strategic partnership with Toppan Printing (Toppan), a global printing company and innovator in security solutions, to provide D-ID’s technology to customers across Japan...
Wind Point Partners and portfolio company A&R Logistics (“A&R”), one of North America’s leading supply chain services companies for the chemical industry, are pleased to announce that A&R has acquired Plantgistix Holdings (“Plantgistix”)...
With their recent expansion to a second plant, Amgraph Packaging has doubled its capacity to serve its customers in the flexible packaging industry. Amgraph has been a leading provider of flexible packaging for more than...
Uflex, one of India’s largest multinational flexible packaging companies and a global player in polymer sciences, declared its earnings for the quarter ended 30 September 2019, and its consolidated EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax...
ProAmpac invites participants attending ISSA Show North America 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, to visit its exhibit at Booth 1239 and learn how their flexible packaging helps brands meet their sustainable packaging goals....
Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report 2018 was chosen as the best in Finland in a competition organised by an independent group of expert organisations. Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report won Finland’s best sustainability report of the year...
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a market leader with high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, opened a new Technical Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging Adhesives and Coating applications in New Jersey. Focused...
ProAmpac, the flexible packaging leader is exhibiting at PLMA’s 2019 Private Label Trade Show next week in the Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Booth F1246 in the North Hall. With a focus on greener packaging solutions...
MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of photopolymer printing plates and platemaking systems, is proud to recognize three employees for the completion of G7 training and certification. G7 is the industry......
Coated paper producer Verso has signed a definitive agreement to sell its two mills in the US to Pixelle Specialty Solutions. The first mill is located in Androscoggin in Jay, Maine, and the other Stevens...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. a multinational environmental pollution abatement and energy solutions firm, today announced that it has expanded its manufacturing operations in Bangkok, Thailand. The new Ship & Shore Thailand effort offers the......
Global leading metallized paper manufacturer AR Metallizing announces today that it has secured a deal to acquire Eurofoil Paper Coating GmbH (hereinafter: Eurofoil) in Berlin. The closing of the transaction is subject to approval of...
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, and Stora Enso have entered a global partnership to bring new automated retail solutions and services to the market. This new service is based on the concept of...
Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) has appointed Mike Rottenborn as its new CEO following Gary Fry’s decision to step down from the post at the end of the year to pursue other avenues in the...
Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TSE:7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will be presenting the latest security solutions for intelligent packaging at the AIPIA World Congress 2019...
Earlier this year, New-Delhi based Kanodia Technoplast Limited has completed the second phase of expansion for its new plant in Sonipat just north of Delhi. One part of the new plant is dedicated to specialty...