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Prairie State Group, a printing company specializing in food-grade flexible packaging, and pressure-sensitive labels, has achieved 100% on their latest SQF audit. SQF Edition 8.1 Food Safety and Quality is recognized globally as the premier...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Virtual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony on Wednesday,...
Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, has acquired New England Label, which is located in Andover, MA, USA. Resource Label is a...
The School of Packaging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking qualified applicants for two Instructor positions. These are 100% time, academic year (9 months) fixed-term position...
India-based flexible packaging material major UFlex is set to massively expand its Dubai manufacturing facility, driven by rising demand for consumer packaged goods in the GCC region, a senior company executive said. The company will...
Ashland is increasing prices on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products as indicated in the following table. The increases apply to Europe and are effective April 1, 2021, or as agreements allow.
Ashland is increasing prices on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products as indicated in the following table. The increases apply to North America and are effective April 1, 2021, or as agreements allow.
Ashland has completed the expansion of its Viatel™ bioresorbable polymer manufacturing site and has relocated research and development (R&D) from Dublin to the National Science Park, Mullingar, Ireland. The National Science Park in Mullingar is...
The 2020 Huhtamaki Annual Report is comprised of four sections covering Huhtamaki´s 2030 Strategy, including key strategic areas such as Sustainability and financial performance, and governance (Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report). The report is...
Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced the completion of its previously announced definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corporation's Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Ares and Ontario Teachers'...
Arrow Systems, Inc. has announced a partnership with Sihl Group to pair the Arrowjet Aqua 330R with the Sihl ARTYSIO line of flexible packaging materials. This partnership allows customers looking for ways to digitally print...
Ashland announced it will increase the price for its pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) products in North America, effective March 18, 2021. This increase will range from $0.12/lb. to $0.15/lb., and includes the Arocure™, Aroset™ and...
Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to increase the prices of its ink and coating products, effective 1st April 2021. The company is facing an extraordinarily turbulent set of supply chain conditions, exacerbated by the...
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Duraco Specialty Tapes, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty materials, has acquired Filmquest Group (“Filmquest”), a premier converter and supplier of...
Vanguard Durst Digital Printing, a manufacturer of wide format UV & dye-sublimation printers, is excited to announce that a National Dealership agreement has been established with Graphic Solutions Group based in Dallas, Texas. Vanguard Durst...
Fort Dearborn Company announced that it has acquired Hammer Packaging Corporation. The combined organization takes advantage of Hammer’s state-of-the-art technology to enhance Fort Dearborn’s leadership position in the decorative label and packaging marketplace by further...
Lindenmeyr Munroe, the largest privately held independent paper merchant in the U.S., announced that its Olmsted-Kirk division is being renamed to operate under the Lindenmeyr Munroe brand. Acquired by Lindenmeyr Munroe in August 2018, Olmsted-Kirk...
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, announced today that five additional facilities have been certified to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program, a global farm-to-fork initiative recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service...
Oben Group announces the acquisition of Poligal Group, effective February 25, 2021. This acquisition includes the BOPP and CPP production plants in Portugal and Poland, commercial offices in Germany and an extensive sales and distribution...
BillerudKorsnäs EVP Commercial, Helene Biström, announced that she has decided to leave the company at her own request. BillerudKorsnäs will immediately initiate the recruitment process of a new EVP Commercial and announcement of a replacement...
We are proud to announce the new partnership between Sihl and V-Shapes in Flexible Packaging to personalize V-Shapes unique single-dose sachets. V-Shapes is an innovative supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic...
S-OneLP has made some extensive hiring decisions in the recent months to accommodate rapid growth and align with its strategic priorities to be a leader in the rapidly evolving labels and flexible packaging market. S-OneLP...
ExxonMobil has completed the initial phase of a plant trial of a proprietary advanced recycling process for converting plastic waste into raw materials for production of high-value polymers. The trial, at the company’s existing facilities...
ProAmpac, a flexible packaging leader, has partnered with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences to support the company’s commitment to leading the industry in developing smart food packaging. “ProAmpac is committed...
The board of directors of Tredegar Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Andrew Alaya has been promoted to Vice President – Aftermarket Sales. Alaya brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role having held various customer-centric positions at Circonix Technologies,...
Siegwerk reported that it has partnered with Idealliance to offer G7 Certification for the printing community globally – including India. Idealliance is a transformational industry association providing global standardisation, training, and certification programmes for the...
The demand for flexible packaging materials is growing amid the transition towards sustainable food packaging. Walki has answered to this need by investing in a brand new flexo printing machine in its Jatne plant in...