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ADM Capital Europe LLP, the London-based private equity advisory firm, is proud to announce that its Cibus Enterprise Fund has invested into the British polymer production company Aquapak Polymers Limited. Aquapak has developed a novel...
ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced that it has acquired the assets of KHS Bartelt, a leading provider of packaging systems for the food and confectionery, beverage, home and personal care, pharmaceutical,...
We are writing to ask you to oppose Maryland House Bill 21 which would ban use of advanced recycling in the state. Advanced recycling is an important emerging technology that helps eliminate plastic waste from...
After a year of dialogue about what an extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill around plastic packaging and paper might include, nonprofit Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) and industry organization Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) have reached an...
FILMtech Inc., a leading supplier of clear and metallized barrier films, has entered into a sales agency agreement with C. C. Azuakoemu and his company Chilly Global LLC to represent the FILMtech product line to...
Highcon Systems Ltd. and EFI™ announced that the two companies have entered into a global partnership agreement. With a common group of core customers, together with EFI’s ability to deliver industry-focused ERP software solutions, the...
LongueVue Capital is pleased to announce it has partnered with CEO Tom Nathanson and the management team of Summit Plastics to recapitalize the business and provide growth capital. Headquartered in Summit, MS, Summit is a...
Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) announced that its Lindenmeyr Munroe division has agreed to acquire Maine Shipping and Packaging Supply, expanding its presence in the Maine market. Lindenmeyr Munroe is the largest privately held independent...
Due to the renewed increase in costs, especially for raw materials and logistics, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is raising the prices for thermal paper deliveries from March 1, 2021. The prices for the entire thermoscript® thermal...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the completion of a new investment from Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, strengthening their successful multi-year partnership. PPC acquired ProAmpac...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support HB164, which would require the Recycling Office of the Maryland Department of Environment promote and make recommendations to support market development for recycled products. FPA and...
LPS Industries is excited to announce their brand-new Class 100,000 facility that will provide custom printed and unprinted web stock for flexible packaging in the food and medical markets. The new ISO 8 Cleanroom will...
Sterile packaging is a silent hero that plays a critical role in everyone's health and well-being. These innovative pouches, trays, and packs protect life-saving medical devices, supplies, and pharmaceuticals from harmful bacteria and particulates that...
Following the success of urn-liner and wine bag sales through the e-commerce capabilities launched in 2020, Liquibox adds additional products to online store. The new expanded online portfolio means that customers can now shop for...
The Nomination Committee of BillerudKorsnäs has decided to propose that Jan Svensson shall be elected as Chairman of the Board of BillerudKorsnäs, at the Annual General Meeting that will be held on 5 May 2021....
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging, announced that it has acquired Rapid Action Packaging (RAP), a private, U.K.- based manufacturer of cellulose-based packaging products for fresh prepared and ready-to-eat foods. Terms of the transaction were...
Mica Corporation (Mica), a leading manufacturer of water-based primers and coatings for the flexible converting industry, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in February 2021. Mica was founded by trailblazer Daniel Siegel, a chemist with a...
Flint Group, a global leader in the supply of print consumables and services to the packaging industry, announced the launch of XSYS, a brand-new division, the result of combining Flint Group Flexographic with Xeikon Prepress....
With the acquisition of ITE Østerhus AS, AFRY establishes itself in an important industrial area in Norway and strengthens its position within process industry. ITE Østerhus specialises in electrical engineering, automation and digitalisation for industrial...
Colin Benzie, a successful business manager in the flexible packaging industry, has joined the Liquibox New Zealand team to expand the global reach of the flexible liquid packaging company. An exciting start to the new...
Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced that it has entered into a 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'...
ePac Flexible Packaging, the global leader in digitally produced flexible packaging, is pleased to announce its intent to open ePac Seoul, Ltd. as the flexible packaging provider expands its network of production plants in...
Selig Group, owned by CC Industries, announced that it has completed an acquisition of Performance Systematix. Founded in 1984, PSI is the leading supplier of container and packaging venting solutions worldwide, which protect container integrity,...
H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has completed simultaneous growth investments in Action Point, Inc and...
Jindal Films, an international provider of innovative and sustainable films for flexible packaging industry, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions...
INX International Ink Co. announced it has increased its all-encompassing slate of technical services that are available to commercial and package printing customers. It bodes well for those looking to take advantage of training and...
Avery Dennison announced that it has acquired the business of Ohio-based ACPO Ltd. for the purchase price of $87.6 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. ACPO is a leader in pressure-sensitive overlaminate products for the...
Nelipak® Corporation, a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, announced that Pat Chambliss has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Chambliss, current President and Chief Operating...