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Following a successful audit by Citation, Colourmaster NIP says they are now accredited to ISO14001. This goes alongside ISO9001:2015 which they have held for several years. Accreditation to ISO14001 gives Colourmaster formal recognition of their...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2023–2024 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer’s Guide provides...
Tomypak Holdings Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tomypak Flexible Packaging Sdn Bhd (TFP), has proposed to acquire 70 per cent equity interest in EB Packaging Sdn Bhd (EB) for RM73.5 million. This comprises the proposed...
AWT Labels & Packaging, a provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies, has announced the acquisition of ASL Print FX (ASL). Operating for over 50...
Huhtamaki has made the decision to consolidate the production footprint of its Flexible Packaging segment in Europe and will be closing its Flexible Packaging production facility in Prague, Czech Republic. All production and supporting activities...
In December, LyondellBasell announced plans to close its Houston refinery by year-end 2023, but the company has decided to extend the business exit to no later than the end of the first quarter 2025. Positive...
The Board of Directors of Transcontinental Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas Morin as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Morin previously served as President of TC Transcontinental Packaging, beginning in 2019....
Constantia Flexibles, the third largest producer of flexible packaging worldwide, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Drukpol Flexo, a renowned packaging company based in Poland. Drukpol Flexo, known for its...
ABC News’ recent “Trashed: The Secret Life of Plastic Recycling” investigation isn’t about plastic bags or even plastic packaging, it is about the current U.S. recycling system. Put trackers in any recyclable item today and...
The company's plant in Belleville will receive a Davis-Standard seven-layer agricultural stretch film line, and its plant in Kentucky will receive a three-layer machine.
UFlex, one of India’s largest multinationals in flexible packaging and solutions company, announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year that ended March 31, 2023. The company’s unaudited results were approved...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that Kasie Fairbarn, Product Sales Manager – Extrusion Systems for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation,...
Constantia Flexibles, Premji Invest, and Amit Banga, managing director of SB Packagings, have finalized a joint venture to create one of the largest sustainable packaging platforms in India and South Asia, following the regulatory approval...
Packaging products manufacturer El Dorado Paper Bag Manufacturing is reportedly set to close operations by the end of this year, reported the El Dorado News-Times, citing a representative of ProAmPac. The announcement comes two years after flexible...
Duraco Specialty Materials, a leading manufacturer of specialty materials including pressure sensitive tapes and labels, coated films, and release liners, announced today that it has acquired Strata-Tac, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom engineered pressure...
BW Flexible Systems, BW Packaging’s global manufacturer of flexible packaging machinery, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour for customers and media members at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, at its new Brooklyn Park manufacturing...
Maxcess has named Javeed Ashraf Buch the new vice president and general manager, Americas. Buch brings over two decades of sales and service experience in web converting applications and machinery, including film extrusion lines, printing...
Morchem is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Reed in the newly created position of President of Morchem, Inc. Michael will lead the operations of Morchem in the U.S. with the aim to accelerate...
Following a successful merger in June 2022, Syracuse Label, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine & Sons have rebranded under a new group name and corporate identity. The NextGen Label Group™ name and logo...
Label Traxx, a leading provider of Print MIS/ERP solutions for the labels and flexible packaging segment, announced the company has made a commitment toward growth in Mexico and throughout LATAM. “Label Traxx has been successful...
Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has officially opened its Technology Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey, US. Occupying 70,000 square ft., the center provides a unique and interactive destination for the...
DRG Technologies, a provider of labeling and packaging solutions, has announced the acquisition of La Fiesta Label & Packaging Systems, a provider of labeling solutions in Chandler, AZ, USA. The acquisition will expand DRG Technologies’...
Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, a leading global technology supplier with a particular focus on special printing applications in the packaging sector, got off to a dynamic start in the 2023 financial year and recorded...
ACTEGA has announced its plans to open a new 238,000 square foot facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The project is being supported by the state of North Carolina, providing funding to establish a brand-new,...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2023 Board of Directors. William Jackson, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer,...
Cleanroom Film and Bags, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, has expanded its operations to meet a dramatic increase in demand for nylon packaging. CFB is now one of the country’s leading manufacturers of nylon...
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is upgrading its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The modernisation programme will increase efficiency and further improve the overall environmental performance of the mill,...
Tredegar Corporation reported first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2023. First quarter 2023 net income (loss) was $(1.0) million ($(0.03) per diluted share) compared to net income (loss) of $16.4 million...