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Berry Global Group, Inc. announced that it has initiated a formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives for its Health, Hygiene and Specialties segment (“HH&S”). HH&S is a leading provider of nonwovens, specialty films, and tapes...
Michelman is pleased to announce that, effective September 5, 2023, Matt Adler will be joining the company as the Global Strategic Account Manager — HP Indigo business. In this newly created role, Adler will focus...
Transcontinental Inc. announces its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended July 30, 2023. "During this quarter, we accelerated the implementation of actions to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and increase cash...
Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, has sold its investment in Soteria Flexibles Holdings LLC to TJC LP (TJC). With the Ardian North America Fund team’s support, Soteria Flexibles is a North American leader in...
Futamura, the leading global manufacturer of sustainable cellulose films, casings, and non-wovens, has announced the recent opening of its state-of-the-art cellulose film production line at its European manufacturing plant in Wigton, England. This strategic investment...
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specializes in polymer-based material technologies which deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, has announced the appointment of leading U.S. nonwoven industry expert, Dr. Kyra Dorsey, to its Advisory Board,...
Espoo-based Paptic has closed a Series A financing amounting to €23 million to drive the growth of the Finnish company and expand its materials portfolio. The round is led by the European Circular Bioeconomy...
Australia-based flexible packaging company Filton Packaging has acquired Australian Contour Packaging (ACP), a local flexible packaging contoured sleeves, and bag solutions provider. The companies have not disclosed the financial details and other terms of this...
Tredegar Corporation announced that it has agreed to sell its flexible packaging films (“Terphane”) business to affiliates of Oben Group for net debt-free base consideration of $116 million. Terphane, which solely comprises the flexible packaging...
Located in a modern and brand-new facility in Miami, CTec will be operational before the end of the year, offering personalized attention, training sessions and seminars on lamination, slitting and printing. The will to be...
The sixth generation, family owned and managed company is investing over £7million in the construction of a new single storey warehouse extension that is being added to the main site building at Aire Valley House,...
BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global team of packaging professionals, is pleased to announce that Jeff Journey has joined the company as the Vice President of Aftermarket. In his new role, he will work with BW Packaging...
360Pack, one of the fastest-growing privately held packaging distribution companies in North America, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Team Packaging Inc., a Colorado-based privately held custom packaging solutions provider....
Richland County officials say more economic growth is on the way with the expansion of a film producer facility. Richland County officials are announcing the lease of a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building, in Blythewood’s Carolina...
BW Design Group’s ControlTech Automation—a leading electrical equipment manufacturer that provides industrial control panels for packaging, process, facilities, utilities and other industrial applications—is proud to announce it commemorated the opening of its new manufacturing facility...
TC Transcontinental Packaging, the Packaging Sector of TC Transcontinental, announces an investment of $60M US (approximately $80M CAD) toward the development of cutting-edge mono-material recyclable flexible plastic packaging solutions, providing high-performance polyethylene films with more...
CONTROLTEK, a global leader in tamper-evident packaging, retail asset protection and RFID inventory and asset tracking solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and specialty flexible packaging in its Livermore, CA...
CONTROLTEK, a global leader in tamper-evident packaging, retail asset protection and RFID inventory and asset tracking solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and specialty flexible packaging in its Livermore, CA...
Packaging industry veteran Arne Sandberg is partnering with his wife Jill to found Mockups 4 You, LLC. Sandberg brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of mockups and prototypes to the new...
PPC Flex, a trailblazer in the flexible packaging industry, proudly announces a significant milestone following years of remarkable growth and strategic acquisitions. After solidifying its status as a leading player through 10 successful acquisitions and...
Billerud is introducing a new organization whereby the company harmonizes and operates its business in two distinct geographical regions - Europe and North America. Billerud further appoints Andrei Krés as acting CFO, effective immediately. Matthew...
UFlex Ltd, India’s largest multinational in flexible packaging and solutions company, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The Company’s unaudited results were approved by the Board of Directors in...
Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer brands including Persil®, Purex®, and all® laundry detergents, and global leader in the industrial business for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, announced that it has named Pernille Lind...
Berry Global Group, Inc., a leading supplier of packaging solutions for consumer goods and industrial products, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously elected Kevin Kwilinski as Chief Executive Officer of...
North Chesterfield-based plastic films maker Tredegar Corp. is shutting down its technical center in Henrico County and scaling back production. The Polyethylene Films technical center at 5700 Eastport Blvd. is scheduled to close by December. The move...
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Phoenix Flexibles, expanding Amcor’s capacity in the high-growth Indian market. Phoenix Flexibles has one plant...
Tredegar Corporation reported second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2023. Second quarter 2023 net income (loss) was $(18.9) million ($(0.56) per diluted share) compared to net income (loss) of $14.9 million...
Flexible packaging producer Berry BPI has said it will close its Port Glasgow Road manufacturing plant in Renfrewshire. The company said that a decreased demand from customers in the construction, industrial packaging and healthcare sectors...