The CEFLEX initiative brings together more than 180 European companies, associations and organizations that represent the entire value chain of flexible packaging. To help boost recycling rates and expand sustainable end markets, a team of...

FILMtech Inc., a metallized and clear barrier film supplier, has begun another expansion to its facility on its 18-acre campus near Knoxville, TN, USA. The excavation phase of the project has been completed, and the...

Esko has announced it has successfully achieved certification of the international standard on information security management, ISO 27001, following a perfect 100% assessment of its security policies and procedures. The accreditation, which applies to all...

Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has announced its plans to open a third Flexo HUB as it continues to invest in the development and growth of the flexographic industry. Based in Oakdale, Minnesota, the...

Market activity remains hot as Hybrid Software acquires software technology to accelerate packaging design and a new recycling facility for flexible packaging materials aims to be operational by 2023 in Minnesota. One silver lining from...

According to research by intelligence firm Markets & Markets, the global flexible plastic packaging category is projected to grow from $160.8 billion in 2020 to $200.5 billion by 2025. During the pandemic, several consumer trends...

Hudson-Sharp, part of Barry-Wehmiller’s Converting Solutions platform, recently partnered with SunDance, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, to upgrade the functionality of the printer’s newest Ares 400-SUP pouch machine to provide perfect registration from the front to...

HP Inc. announced the amendment and extension of its previously announced private exchange offer to certain eligible holders for any and all outstanding notes issued by Plantronics, Inc. for up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount...

H.B. Fuller Company announced that it has entered a strategic partnership in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manufacturer that serves over 100 customers in more than 30 countries. The agreement brings...

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. announces its first published Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of its Curby Mailer™, an innovative sustainable paper mailer solution. The Curby Mailer is a tri-laminated mailer employing a patented production process that...

Dow, a global materials science company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s leading food and beverage group, Want-Want, to drive zero-solvent emissions and develop a circular economy for flexible packaging. This agreement...

A former Ward Recycling plant will see £25 million invested to develop a plastic recycling facility for post-consumer and post-industrial flexible plastics. The plant was purchased by Sterling Polymers Ltd, and is currently undergoing the...

Americans for Free Trade (AFT), a broad coalition of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, sent a prehearing statement to United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Chair David Johanson to include in...

We are writing to respectfully request an extension of the deadline for reporting of products containing intentionally added substances defined as PFAS in the State of Maine that is scheduled to go into effect on...

As packaging companies around the world recognize the need to innovate to survive and thrive, Esko is launching its latest software release that empowers businesses to improve ways of working, eradicate waste and optimize operational...

The Plastics Technology Centre has created its own trademark to certify that reusable food packaging is safe and retains its properties after repeated washings. The trademark responds to companies’ need to adapt their products to...

Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has recognized its top channel partners for their sales, marketing and technical efforts in the first iteration of its Channel Partner Awards Program, launched this month. With the award...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report to share progress on its ambition to build a circular economy for plastics, advance its inclusion and diversity strategy, and find solutions for...

As a veteran packaging journalist, it’s rare for me to be on the other side of the microphone — that is, answering questions instead of asking them. But at this spring’s IME West event —...

Consumer trends have shifted in the past few years, and many businesses are adapting their product packaging to meet these new priorities. Consumer trends are evolving compared to just a few years ago, and package...

All Printing Resources (APR) has announced the promotion of three employees to vice president positions. Catherine Haynes has been named the VP of growth and development, Brian Stewart will serve as the VP of operations,...

Performance White Barrier is a new sack paper from BillerudKorsnäs where a coating replaces the plastic film barrier commonly found in paper sacks. The sack paper is on par with traditional alternatives regarding shelf-life expectancy...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is writing to urge you to veto S. 2044/H. 7438, which will create a prohibition on the sale or promotional distribution of any food package containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Mondi PLC said Friday that it has completed the disposal of its Personal Care Components business to Nitto Denko Corp. for 615 million euros ($644.8 million) ahead of schedule. The paper-and-packaging group said that the...

Cosmo Films has appointed Justin Glass as president for its business operations across North America. In his new role, Glass will be responsible for devising growth strategies and expanding business in the North American region...

New independent research conducted by global sustainability activator Anthesis and commissioned by Viridor, suggests the amount of plastic packaging ending up in household recycling bins is set to increase by 45% by 2035. Viridor says...

California has passed an ambitious law to significantly reduce single-use plastics, becoming the first state in the US to approve such sweeping restrictions. Under the new law, which California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, signed on Thursday...

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a leading provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Harvest Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Anchor Printing based in Novi, Michigan. Anchor Printing is...