Scholle IPN, a top global supplier of flexible packaging solutions, announced that they have agreed to be acquired by SIG, a world-leading aseptic carton packaging company. Once combined, the new company will employ nearly 8,000...

Award-winning Liquipure® ultra mono-material flexible packaging will now be available to customers across the globe. Successfully introduced in the U.S. last year, this game-changing bag-in-box solution will now also be produced at Liquibox bag manufacturing...

Westlake Chemical Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hexion Inc.’s global epoxy business for approximately $1.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the epoxy business, which will be...

Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has devised and announced a new set of guidelines for driving sustainable procurement at the Toppan Group and across its supply chains....

DuPont Electronics & Industrial is implementing 7% price increase on Cyrel® plates, effective March 1st, 2022. Over the past year, DuPont has continued to incur significant cost increases in critical raw materials for Cyrel® Solutions;...

Eaglewood Technologies will be live and in person at InfoFlex 2022, Booth #401 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX on March 14-15! Stop by to discuss the newest technologies in...

Polysack, a manufacturer of recyclable films for flexible packaging, has made a series of leadership appointments that support the company’s long-term growth strategy and intention to transform the flexible packaging films market. Polysack is investing...

The fourth quarter was another quarter of solid growth and strong performance, driven by strong market conditions. Higher prices, product mix improvements, continued cost program delivery and productivity increases offset cost inflation for logistics, chemicals...

Record high quarter driven by strong demand and strategic progress. Dividend proposal EUR 0.55 per share. To further expand its positioning for growth in sustainable packaging, Stora Enso invests EUR 23 million to increase capacity...

Honeywell and Avangard Innovative will form a joint venture to build an advanced recycling plant in Texas to turn end-of-life plastic waste into recycled polymer feedstock to make new plastics. The companies announced their plans...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, launched a new platform of paper-based packaging products: AmFiberTM. AmFiber innovations aim to redefine the capabilities of traditional paper packaging, providing a wider range...

BW Integrated Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Odegaard to the role of Vice President of Operations. As a member of BW Integrated Systems’ executive leadership team,...

Glenroy® Inc., a leading sustainable flexible packaging company has announced the addition of Brian Hodek to their team. As the Director of Food and Beverage, Hodek will lead the company to grow and expand their...

BOBST has announced new leadership appointments for its flexible packaging operations to implement its industry vision and better align its global expertise with the needs of brand owners, printers, and converters. This follows the setting...

As more and more consumers become environmentally conscious, it’s vital for businesses to embrace sustainability in their packaging. In fact, this should be a priority among businesses across all niches, as statistics show that more...

Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has expanded its European business development capabilities with the opening a new 3,200 square foot demonstration center in Eichen, Germany, in collaboration with its sales and support partner, PorterPac. BGM partnered...

Durst North America has appointed Philip Hampson as new regional sales manager to supply Canadian customers with inkjet technologies in a growing digital printing market. Hampson brings a wealth of experience as a veteran in...

Aligned on the growing importance of environmentally responsible products in the baby and toddler market, Smart Plastic Technologies and Munchkin, Inc. announced today that they have signed an exclusive joint development agreement to create baby...

SCREEN Americas announces its status as an official member of the Flexible Packaging Association, an organization dedicated to providing educational resources and networking opportunities for both converters and suppliers. The decision to obtain membership derived...

Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Ken Vargas has joined the Aftermarket team as Regional Sales Manager – Aftermarket, representing the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico. Vargas will focus on supporting...

MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a global supplier of flexographic platemaking and printing solutions, has named Meghan Richburg global program manager, Experience Center. Richburg's primary responsibilities will include managing the day-to-day operations and providing outstanding experiences for...

The U.S. Plastics Pact says polystyrene and PVC packaging, opaque PET and other materials should be phased out in coming years. A recycling facility operator called the potential elimination of PVC and PS packaging “two...

R. Peter Toohy passed away on Friday, the 21st of January 2022 in Houston, Texas. He was 87 years of age. He was born in White Plains, New York and grew up in Rye, New...

In today’s evolving technological workforce, the digitization of service has been paramount in the success of Koenig & Bauer’s organization. Over the past several years, its tech team has built a solid foundation to easily...

PepsiCo Europe has announced a new ambition to replace all virgin plastics used in its crisp and chip bags with 100 per cent recycled or renewable plastic by 2030. The company said it will trial...

ePac Flexible Packaging is pleased to announce its third European facility, ePac Poland North, located near the cities of Poznan and Bydgoszcz. This expands ePac’s network of sales and production operations across the Continent, builds...

The pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce sales has resulted in an increased number of packages crossing the threshold of people’s homes — and packaging is a critical component as the e-commerce industry continues to expand at...

We’re completely rethinking the role of plastic in our business. And this is one of the questions we’re asked most frequently. Here’s our response. We’re making good progress towards our ambitious target of ensuring that...