Italian converter AMB SpA has acquired German firm PTS (Prime Tray System) Verpackungen, a manufacturer of injection-moulded cups, bags and composite plastics films. Located in Gauting, Bavaria, PTS has been responsible for sales of the...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)—part of Barry-Wehmiller and a leading supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens and package-printing industries worldwide—is pleased to announce that Scott Derouin has accepted the position of Regional...

In order to better serve it’s growing customer base ePac Flexible Packaging, the leader in fast time to market custom printed finished pouches and roll stock, has announced an expansion in operations to serve its...

AccuFlex Packaging–a subsidiary of Acculink, based in Greenville, North Carolina – has become the first flexible packaging printer to receive Color-Logic certification. Commenting on the event, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said:...

The year 2020 is for sure a year we never will forget. It started off in a rather normal fashion but that soon changed as we started to learn the meaning of Covid-19. In BillerudKorsnäs...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that the Sustainability Life Cycle and Economic Impacts of Flexible Packaging in E-commerce Report is now available. E-commerce is a growing economic segment and as more...

Swedish packaging converter AR Packaging Flexibles, formerly Flextrus, has introduced the full Esko workflow and Crystal line of platemaking products at its plant in Lund, in Sweden’s southern province. ‘We are thrilled to have been...

Located in Dublin, Ohio, the center has been expanded with additional staff and technology to optimize service to its customers. “These changes support our strategy of providing a superior customer experience,” said Larry Hunt, vice...

The Board of Directors has appointed Christoph Michalski as new President and CEO of the company. He succeeds Lennart Holm, who has been acting President and CEO since November 2019. Christoph Michalski will assume his...

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 28, 2020, and provided an update related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company....

The private equity fund Capidea sells the portfolio company FlexoPrint to the Dutch Optimum Group, which is backed by IK Investment Partners. The sale of FlexoPrint is Capidea's first exit in Capidea's latest fund. Plesner...

AeroFlexx, the company that is revolutionizing liquid packaging by bringing the first flexible package with rigid qualities to market, announced that Nicole Juntunen has been named as vice president, commercial and business development, and that...

Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, has commissioned a crude tall oil plant (CTO-plant) at its Syktyvkar pulp and paper mill. The new equipment allows processing of all sulphate soap generated as a by-product...

Prairie State Group, a printer specializing in flexible film, food grade packaging materials and pressure-sensitive labels, has achieved its eighth SQF Certification in both food safety and quality edition 8.2, an internationally recognized food safety...

Gelpac, a specialist in the manufacturing of multiwall paper bags and polyethylene packaging, announces a $5 million investment in its Canadian plant in Marieville. This investment will lead to the acquisition of even higher performance...

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing in its flexible packaging plants, in Aramil and Pereslavl in Russia, to provide customers with improved flexibility and a broader portfolio, including sustainable packaging solutions....

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Luis Sierra as President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2020. He will succeed Todd Karran, who previously announced his retirement.

MacDermid Graphics Solutions has announced the appointment of Matt Bennett as Vice President, EMEA. Matt will lead MacDermid's efforts to expand and grow this significant market. Matt joins MacDermid with over 20 years of leadership...

MacDermid Graphics Solutions announces a strategic partnership with the Digimarc Corporation to expand the application of Digimarc for packaging in the global flexographic printing market. MacDermid is delighted to be the first flexographic plate manufacturer...

As part of its forward-thinking innovation strategy, Coveris has proudly opened the doors of its new Pack Innovation Centre in Halle, Germany. Supporting our customers to 'innovate', 'educate' and 'validate' the flexible packaging of the...

Constantia Flexibles is pleased to announce today the appointment of Pim Vervaat as CEO of the Company, starting July 1st 2020. He will succeed Alexander Baumgartner who has over the last 5 years refocused Constantia...

July 1, 2020, marks the 20th anniversary of Chevron Phillips Chemical, formed when Chevron Corporation and Phillips Petroleum (now Phillips 66) combined their petrochemical operations. As one of the world's top producers of ethylene and...

Allstein would like to announce the retirement of Kurt Flathmann after 47 years in the packaging industry; the last 8 years working for Allstein as head of sales in N. America. Kurt started initially at...

Mondi, leading global packaging and paper group, has successfully completed the implementation of a new state-of-the-art paper sack converting machine at its Nyíregyháza site in Hungary. The machine – a Windmöller & Hölscher AD 8320...

St. Johns Packaging Ltd. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Amcor Flexibles UK Ltd.’s bakery packaging business in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Centrally located, the facility specializes in printing and wicket bag manufacturing for the...

Sudpack has entered a Joint Venture with Kamakshi Flexiprints Pvt Ltd, one of the leading producers of printed flexible packaging materials in India based in Ahmedabad. Kamakshi Flexiprints was founded in 1994 and serves the...

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently announced emergency investments of $1.8 million in 35 regional companies, including seven in Berks County and one in Montgomery County. In a press release, BFTP said...

TC Transcontinental is proud to be named once again as one of Canada’s 50 best corporate citizens, placed in 10th position in the renowned Corporate Knights’ 2020 Best 50 Ranking. According to Corporate Knights, TC...