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The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) released a new white paper titled “Preformed Sterile Barrier Systems Storage and Handling.” Developed by the SPMC®’s Technical Committee, the paper delivers recommendations and best practices for the storage...
LongueVue Capital is pleased to announce the launch of Innotex Packaging Solutions, a new integrated flexible packaging solutions provider uniting Summit Plastics, ClearView Packaging, and Fredman Packaging. This strategic rebranding brings together the complementary capabilities...
ACTEGA, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the appointment of Stuart Hayes as its new managing director for ACTEGA North America. Hayes brings...
TC Transcontinental announces the sale of its industrial packaging operations to Hood Packaging Corporation for a price of US$95 million (about C$132 million) subject to working capital adjustments. These operations generated approximately US$50 million (about...
Bobst's new plant, which spans over 14,000 square metres (1.4-lakh sqft), will serve as a hub for the company's localised manufacturing efforts, catering to the needs of the Indian corrugated and flexible packaging industries. The...
Imaflex Inc. is pleased to announce that Stephan Yazedjian has officially assumed his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This marks an important milestone in the Corporation's ongoing growth journey. ...
Taghleef Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of PP-based, biobased, and biodegradable films for flexible packaging, labels, graphic arts, announces the opening of its new Innovation Center in Italy, at its site in San...
Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 29, 2024. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company (Earnings) for the third quarter of...
The third quarter was another solid quarter for Billerud. As we had planned, our net sales grew, and profitability improved in both regions. The positive profitability trend we have seen from the beginning of the...
A new player in flexible packaging segment, Pouches.com has entered the US market with its streamlined, fully integrated online ordering system. Offering custom-printed pouches and packaging for B2B customers nationwide, Pouches.com offers ease of use,...
JPFL Films, a flexible packaging giant that is a part of the BC Jindal Group, has announced it is operating at full capacity in its capacitor film business. To cater to the growing capacitor market,...
Marco Hilty, President, Flexible Packaging, and member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki for personal reasons. Marco’s last day with Huhtamaki will be January 31, 2025. The process to appoint...
Nedbank Private Equity (NPE), through its Corporate and Investment Banking division, has partnered with the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) to acquire a majority stake in Tropic Plastic and Packaging, a prominent black-owned business. The transaction,...
LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it became full owner of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. APK will be fully integrated and continue as part of LYB, a sustainability leader in the chemical industry. It is LYB’s ambition...
Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ polyurethane production at its Düsseldorf site has recently received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. Following in the footsteps of Drogenbos, Belgium, and Bopfingen, Germany, this is the adhesive manufacturer’s...
Mondi plc (“Mondi” or the “Group”), a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting...
With over 350 employees dedicated to narrow-mid web printing and converting, BOBST is continuing to advance its vision for the future of labels and flexible packaging production, centered on connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability. With...
TeraPlast Group announces the signing of a purchase agreement to acquire 70% of the share capital of Optiplast, the third largest flexible packaging manufacturer in Croatia. Optiplast is a company with a similar product range...
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a significant investment of $500,000 from the Commonwealth to support Flexopack USA Inc. in establishing its first American manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. This project will inject $33 million into the...
The global lamination systems market continues to demonstrate strong growth, with its valuation reaching $458.2 million in 2022 and projected to rise to $720.5 million by 2032, driven by a steady CAGR of 4.7% from...
Sealed Air Corporation today announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) Allott to its Board of Directors. Tony is an experienced senior executive in the packaging sector. For 16 years, Tony was Chief Executive Officer and...
Wilhelm Wolff (46), MSc (Social Sciences), has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development and a member of Global Executive Team at Huhtamaki as of January 13, 2025. He will report to...
Strategex, a leading Chicago-based management consultancy, announced today its acquisition of Priority Metrics Group (PMG), a market research agency specializing in B2B market assessments, M&A target identification, and commercial due diligence. This strategic move strengthens...
ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced today that it has acquired HMC Products, a leader in manufacturing, refurbishing, and servicing of horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) machines. The...
Jerry Wayne West passed away on September 22, 2024 at Arbor Acres knowing he was beloved by his family and friends. He was born on January 21, 1938 to Wilda Tate and Wayne Anderson West...
XSYS has announced the successful result of a new collaboration aimed at creating more eco-friendly flexo solutions. The project brings together the expertise of top suppliers across prepress, plates, ink, substrates, sleeves, plate mounting and...
Constantia Flexibles, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions, has announced its Supervisory Board has commenced plans for a CEO transition. Telmo Valido, Partner at One Rock Capital Partners, financial sponsors of Constantia Flexibles, says:...
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly introduces its newest version of MAKR by DASL— an innovative online pouch configurator powered by the 3D Source Configuration Platform. Utilizing Unreal Engine, this...