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FLEXcon Holdings Trust (“FHT”), a leading portfolio of companies centered around roll-to-roll manufacturing of films and the parent company for Flexcon Company, Inc., Arlon Graphics, LLC, and Blueshift Materials, Inc., today announced that Anthony Manzo is...
JBM Packaging, a provider of eco-friendly packaging solutions and contract packaging services, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Enquirer Media Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through...
Machinery manufacturer Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) marked a significant milestone on July 17th, 2024, with the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its North American headquarters in Lincoln, RI. The event was attended by Town...
The Board of Directors of Sonoco has declared a $0.52 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on September 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2024. According...
Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Allen County on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a $99 million industrial investment in Belmark Inc., a 156,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility. Based in Wisconsin, Belmark is a...
AWT Labels & Packaging Inc. (AWT), an industry leading provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies, today announced the acquisition of American Label Technologies (ALT)....
Flexcon, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, welcomes Andrew Huddlestone to Flexcon, as Chief Commercial Officer. As Flexcon continues its expansion into new markets and territories, the company is focusing...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the FPA 2024 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge winners. This year’s first winner was...
Nilpeter, a global supplier of label and flexible packaging printing solutions, has announced a new partnership with Ferros Systemas Corp. as its official agent in the Philippines. This strategic alliance aims to expand Nilpeter’s presence...
Gujarat-based packaging equipment manufacturer Mamata Machinery Ltd has filed draft documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s IPO will consist entirely of an...
Innventure LLC, an enterprise growth engine, today announced that AeroFlexx, the flexible packaging company launched by Innventure in 2018, secured a new collaboration with European manufacturing company Chemipack. The Poland-headquartered company supplies liquid concentrates for...
On June 26, 2024, the inauguration ceremony of the new IMS Technologies production plant in Calcinate, in the province of Bergamo, took place. In the presence of authorities, local community representatives, and the company’s management,...
Today, HP, the market leader in digital print, and RR Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) have announced a strategic collaboration to expand its industry leading production capacity with the commitment to install in excess of...
Bryce Corporation announced today that it plans to shut down a portion of its Memphis-based operations by the end of 2024. Products manufactured at the Lamar Manufacturing site are also manufactured at other sites within...
Novolex® announced today that Theodore (Ted) Jackson has been appointed President of the company’s Performance Solutions segment which includes the Heritage® can liner, Shields® custom flexible film, and specialty laminations businesses. Jackson assumes this role...
Five Star Holding, a leader in sustainable packaging, announces two new additions to their management team: Kurt Weber as Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development; and Tony Matthews as Vice President of Supply...
Dow has agreed to acquire Houston-based polyethylene recycler Circulus, a move the companies say will accelerate Dow’s 2030 Transform the Waste goal by incorporating Circulus’ film recycling expertise. The transaction includes a facility in Ardmore, Oklahoma,...
HP Indigo and ePac Flexible Packaging have announced a multiyear strategic agreement to convert ePac Flexible Packaging fleet to HP’s Indigo 200K digital press. This is a significant milestone for the partnership as ePac Flexible...
Flexcon Global, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, announced Ruben Harris as Vice President of Supply Chain. “Harris will drive our end-to-end global supply chain strategy for Flexcon globally,” shares...
Omet Americas has opened its latest Innovation Center in Mount Prospect, IL, strategically positioned near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This move underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the North American market. At...
The Sigma Plastics Group has acquired selected assets from the recently completed Midland, GA-based, state-of-the-art, cast polyethylene stretch-film operation of Stalwart Plastics, Inc., and Quantico Plastics Group, Inc. The deal brings the number of Sigma...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that its long-serving President & CEO, Alison Keane, will step down from her position on August 1,...
Daniela Vlad, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Borealis and EVP Chemicals of OMV: “Stefan Doboczky brings a wealth of experience with an impressive leadership track record in the chemicals industry spanning over 30 years....
Following the end of the additional acceptance period, Constantia Flexibles GmbH has published the provisional notice of the final result of its public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares in Aluflexpack AG with...
Cyklop International is excited to announce the acquisition of Polaris Systems Inc. in Ontario, Canada. Polaris Systems has been providing a wide range of packaging solutions for over 35 years, making them one of the...
Nottinghamshire-based Surepak Limited is ceasing to trade despite appointed administrators at PKF Smith Cooper being hopeful of a sale following the interest of 96 parties. Surepak Limited’s financial concerns became apparent during the global energy...
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's leading providers of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Artemis Ltd., a Bag-in-Box packaging plant located in Shumen, Bulgaria. Artemis focuses on food...
Coveris, a leading international packaging manufacturer, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of HADEPOL FLEXO, a prominent flexible packaging company based in Rypin, Poland. The acquisition follows the completion of the...