Walki Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Westpak Oy Ab and Flexipack Oy Ab. Since years, these two companies form an integrated value chain, providing high quality flexible...

Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Dallas Plastics, a leading manufacturer of blown polyethylene film with printing, embossing, and other value-added capabilities for the medical, food, and...

Mondi has agreed a £1bn-plus deal to sell its biggest operation in Russia. In May Mondi announced that it would divest its Russian assets due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is has agreed...

Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, to acquire 100 % of FFP Packaging Solutions, a leading player for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK. Pim Vervaat,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 FPA Fall Executive Conference is now open. The conference...

As a company built on eco-minded values, Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, is enlisting communities and organizations to partner in its robust recycling efforts. The recently launched NexTrex®...

Glenroy® Inc., a leading sustainable flexible packaging company has announced the addition of Adam Gollnick to their team. As the National Account Manager, Gollnick will lead the company to grow and expand their reach in...

The undersigned organizations oppose provisions added to S. 4348, the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancement Act” (FDASLA) via an amendment from Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) on food packaging and PFAS that could...

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has recently announced its position on chemical recycling, saying its definition does not include plastics-to-fuel technology as recycling. It announced the position after adopting the language during its July...

Fresh-Lock, a manufacturer of reclosable solutions for flexible packaging, announced it would be showcasing its new Fresh-Lock Grip and Rip technology, among other packaging solutions for pet food, at SuperZoo 2022. “Consumers hold pet products...

Esko, the global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print, packaging, and label industries, has acquired imposition A.I. software company Tilia Labs, in a deal that delivers on the need of brand...

Cosmo First has declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 2022. The company reported 23 percent increase in Net Revenue compared to Q1 FY22. During the quarter, the flexible packaging industry experienced pressure...

Flexible packaging and material science leader, ProAmpac, in partnership with Purition, a wholefood nutrition producer, announced a breakthrough with ProActive Recyclable® paper sachets for powdered meal shakes. This fully recyclable high barrier paper sachet replaces...

Charter Next Generation, North America's leading producer of high-performance, sustainable films, today announced that it will acquire Polymer Film & Bag, Inc., the extrusion business of the Polymer Packaging family of companies based in Massillon,...

Manufacturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, Brilliant Polymers has announced a large-scale capacity expansion in the form of a new plant at its site in Ambernath. The new facility, which was inaugurated on 2...

At INFLOFLEX at Fall Conference, taking place in Covington, Kentucky, 11–12 October, BOBST will provide an update on its latest progress with oneBARRIER – a family of new alternative and sustainable solutions that have the...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced it will accelerate its growth and transition to a global enterprise over the next 18 months. Eleven new...

The board of directors of Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) declared a quarterly dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on October 1, 2022 to shareholders of record...

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, released its 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report, renewing ambitious 2030 commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage. The Science Based Targets align with the Paris...

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, announces the expansion of its Inspyre™ product line with the new Inspyre™ Mailer, amplifying its contributions to help fight water insecurities in communities around the world. Inspyre™...

Esko and Asahi Photoproducts have announced that CrystalCleanConnect, the fully automated flexo platemaking line developed in partnership between the two companies, is now widely available following a successful first year since it was unveiled at...

Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of Frances Busby in the role of managing director. “Frances and KM have shared values of trust, ownership, passion, and...

H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $50 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Dazpak Flexible Packaging has completed the acquisitions of Atlapac Corporation and...

Alison Keane of the Flexible Packaging Association says extended producer responsibility could provide a solution to managing this material at end of life. It’s no secret that we—all of us—are facing a very real, very...

After a decade of sustained growth, Premier Packaging, a subsidiary of DSS, Inc., recently relocated its plant of 30 years in Victor, NY, USA, to a brand new 105,000 square-foot facility in West Henrietta, NY....

Miraclon is delighted to announce the appointment of Deana Conyard as the company’s new Director of Product Marketing. In her position, she takes up leadership of the Product Marketing team and activity globally. Deana brings...

Fiberight, a resource recovery company, will lead the Uncaptured Unrecycled Plastics (UP) project, a three-year demonstrator consortium partially funded by Innovate UK and focused on the capture, recovery, and recycling of plastic packaging currently lost...

The annual Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Salary Survey is always a revealing benchmarking tool. But this year, the 2022 edition offers a particularly interesting snapshot of an industry and a workforce in flux. After...