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...

Dutch researchers have uncovered the microscopic role of certain bacteria with abilities to break down plastic into small particles, which can then be recycled. PhD candidate Jo-Anne Verschoor at Leiden University, the Netherlands, discovered that...

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a premier provider of air pollution control and energy recovery solutions, is proud to announce groundbreaking advancements in the Flexographic Printing Industry. As the market is projected to grow...

Labelexpo Americas 2024, scheduled to take place on 10–12 September 2024, is a milestone in the industry calendar for BOBST, as the company continues to build on its future vision for the packaging industry. Following...

Amazon’s switch in North America from plastic film air-pillow cushioning to paper filler saves the company time and money. And, yes, it’s better for the environment. Amazon’s change of cushioning material is a lucky confluence...

On June 26, 2024, the inauguration ceremony of the new IMS Technologies production plant in Calcinate, in the province of Bergamo, took place. In the presence of authorities, local community representatives, and the company’s management,...

Nairobi-based Platinum Packaging Ltd specializes in providing customers with tailor-made solutions to all their flexible packaging and labelling requirements. As one of the leading packaging manufacturers in the Eastern and Central African region, the company...

Today, HP, the market leader in digital print, and RR Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) have announced a strategic collaboration to expand its industry leading production capacity with the commitment to install in excess of...

Bryce Corporation announced today that it plans to shut down a portion of its Memphis-based operations by the end of 2024. Products manufactured at the Lamar Manufacturing site are also manufactured at other sites within...

Novolex® announced today that Theodore (Ted) Jackson has been appointed President of the company’s Performance Solutions segment which includes the Heritage® can liner, Shields® custom flexible film, and specialty laminations businesses. Jackson assumes this role...

Algae, once primarily associated with marine ecosystems, is emerging as a game-changer for sustainable packaging solutions. With the escalating global concern over plastic pollution and the urgent need for eco-friendly alternatives, algae-based packaging has stepped...

Five Star Holding, a leader in sustainable packaging, announces two new additions to their management team: Kurt Weber as Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development; and Tony Matthews as Vice President of Supply...

Dow has agreed to acquire Houston-based polyethylene recycler Circulus, a move the companies say will accelerate Dow’s 2030 Transform the Waste goal by incorporating Circulus’ film recycling expertise. The transaction includes a facility in Ardmore, Oklahoma,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is opposed to the current NJ S 3398, which would establish an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program in the State of New Jersey but stands ready to strongly support an...

Flint Group, a leading global producer of inks and coatings for the printing and packaging industries, has marked another key milestone in its sustainability journey by achieving overall B grades in Climate and Water disclosure...

HP Indigo and ePac Flexible Packaging have announced a multiyear strategic agreement to convert ePac Flexible Packaging fleet to HP’s Indigo 200K digital press. This is a significant milestone for the partnership as ePac Flexible...

IMS Technologies has achieved the prestigious “Red Dot Award: Best of the Best 2024” in the Design Concept category for its innovative HMI solution. This award-winning project was developed in collaboration with NiEW, a strategic...

Dow announced that three different adhesives systems, when used in conjunction with PE film packaging, have received formal recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for polyethylene film recycling. PACACEL™ L75-200 and PACACEL™ L-75-191...

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. announced the receipt of a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) confirming that the company’s PureFive™ Ultra-Pure Recycled resin is suitable for use in...

Flexcon Global, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, announced Ruben Harris as Vice President of Supply Chain. “Harris will drive our end-to-end global supply chain strategy for Flexcon globally,” shares...

BW Packaging, a global leader in packaging machinery, announced new climate targets. Among these goals is a commitment to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced it has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirming the capability of its mechanical recycling process in Connersville, Ind., to produce post-consumer...

Omet Americas has opened its latest Innovation Center in Mount Prospect, IL, strategically positioned near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This move underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the North American market. At...

The Sigma Plastics Group has acquired selected assets from the recently completed Midland, GA-based, state-of-the-art, cast polyethylene stretch-film operation of Stalwart Plastics, Inc., and Quantico Plastics Group, Inc. The deal brings the number of Sigma...