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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that it has named Dan Felton as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Uflex Limited announced that Mr. Cherian Kenneth Thomas, (Joint President), designated as a Senior Management Personnel of the Company in terms of Regulation 16(1) (d) of Listing Regulations, 2015, has tendered his resignation from the...
Reifenhauser Incorporated, the U.S. subsidiary of the German extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser Group, has appointed Matthew Banach as the new Vice President Sales Cast Sheet Coating (CSC). Effective September 2, Banach has assumed responsibility for...
Doug Schwartz has extensive experience in the U.S. forest and paper industry, including serving in key leadership roles at companies such as Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco), International Paper and Champion International Corporation. He most recently...
Amid increasing concern related to plastic bag and film recycling, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX] is making it easier than ever for Americans to responsibly dispose of plastic film waste. The leading manufacturer of high-performance composite decking...
Pregis® invests in additional capacity with state-of-the-art, blown film lines across its facilities. This expansion enables Pregis to grow its sustainable, barrier and non-barrier film offerings to meet the growing demands from rigid to flexible packaging...
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:...
Packaging leader SÜDPACK and industrial printing specialist LEIBINGER have joined forces to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The first joint project is testing the suitability of CIJ inks for printing on recyclable...
Preco, LLC., a premier provider of precision laser material processing & laser equipment manufacturing solutions, rotary and flat bed die cutting equipment, and contract manufacturing services, today announces that it has appointed Jacob Brunsberg as...
Mid South Extrusion, a flexible film and bag manufacturer, announced it is investing $17 million at its facility in Ouachita Parish to install two new state-of-the-art blown film extrusion lines to support growing demand from...
INDEVCO Group, a diversified group specializing in manufacturing and industrial consultancy services, announces the rebranding of its Flexible Packaging (IFP) division to INDEVCO Plastics. This strategic rebranding marks a significant transition, underscoring INDEVCO Plastics’ growth...
Wipak Group has revealed a series of multi-million-euro investments, advancing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. These investments, planned across several of Wipak's sites, reflect the company's goal of becoming a zero-carbon organization by 2025,...
IMS Technologies, a leading company in mechanical engineering and manufacturing of slitter rewinders and automatic winders, announced the appointment of Shridhar Dhumal as the sales director for its Nonwovens division in India. He will be...
International sustainable flexible packaging manufacturer Korozo group has appointed Banu Celik as its new chief planning officer (CPO). Celik brings more than 25 years of experience to the role. Her appointment is further evidence of...
The new manufacturing site will produce machines for the corrugated board industry by introducing two new products – the NOVAFFG and VISIONFFG – and by re-entering the large-size applications market with the JUMBO, increasingly in...
Fred Stephan, previously President, Amcor Flexibles North America, has been appointed to the newly introduced role of Chief Operating Officer. Fred will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for enhancing the...
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced that it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for the Company’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (“TFP”) business, a part of the Company’s...
Flint Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st of September 2024. With 30 years of experience successfully leading organisations across various industries, Pepijn is a...
This milestone highlights four decades of dedication, growth, and strong partnerships that have consolidated the company’s standing in the industry. Since its inception in 1984, KM Packaging has established a reputation for close collaboration with...
Fox Solutions is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Bliven as the new Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager. With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, Ben brings a wealth...
Amcor Interim CEO Peter Konleczny said: “Amcor finished fiscal 2024 strongly, as the underlying business delivered another sequential improvement in volume and earnings growth, with fourth quarter adjusted EPS up 9%, ahead of the expectations...
JPFL Films, a subsidiary of flexible packaging giant Jindal Poly Films, has announced a capacity expansion with a new BOPP line in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new line, expected to be commissioned in H2 FY 25-26...
Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has made significant investments in new production lines at its Bethel, Pennsylvania, and Reno, Nevada facilities to increase capacity for...
LyondellBasell today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its Circular and Low Carbon...
Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen. “This announcement is yet more proof that...
Brotech Group has welcomed Tom Gray as GM of North America. Gray's area of responsibility includes the support of growth targets and the strategic orientation into new markets in the USA and Canada. The product...
Turkey-headquartered global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has appointed Daniel Strickland to support its growth in North America. The company seeks to substantially ramp up its activities in the region. Strickland brings a quarter of a...
Uflex Limited reported earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was INR 36,028.4 million compared to INR 32,199.2 million a year ago. Revenue was...