The Flexible Packaging Association is ending the year with some change: Dan Felton officially has taken the helm as president and CEO, following the August departure of the group’s former leader, Alison Keane. Felton is...

Paul Clarke, managing director, UK and Ireland Packaging Division, DS Smith, says changing consumer behaviours, a continuing demand for sustainable, circular solutions and upcoming legislation are key packaging trends. The Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announced another expansion of APC's RE™ Sustainable Packaging portfolio, with the addition of new high performance, paper-based packaging technologies that are targeted for curbside recyclability,...

Novolex® and Pactiv Evergreen Inc., announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading manufacturer in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The combination brings together two highly complementary businesses that...

Global Packaging Solutions has announced an expansion of its operations in Albemarle, NC, creating 10 new jobs and investing $4.8 million in real and business personal property. This expansion is made possible through the Rural...

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection finalized rules for the state’s extended producer responsibility law for packaging on Thursday. The law, the first of its kind in the nation when it passed in 2021, is...

Hoffer Plastics, a leader in custom injection molding with over 71 years of excellence, proudly announces the hiring of Hannah Mooberry as its new Environmental & Sustainability Specialist. This strategic hire reinforces the company’s long-term...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we, the leaders of America’s manufacturing industry and the industries that support it, extend our congratulations on your election. This historic...

Rachel Wagoner, who stepped down as CalRecycle director in March, is now serving as the state lead for Circular Action Alliance, the industry-founded nonprofit producer responsibility organization in charge of getting California’s extended producer responsibility...

Italy’s Cartonpack Group has taken over Clifton Packaging Group, a UK-based provider of flexible food packaging solutions. The acquisition enhances Cartonpack’s flexible packaging solutions portfolio and strengthens its presence in the UK. Founded in 1981...

Pregis®, a global leader in protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has taken a transformative step toward its 2040 net-zero pledge. In 2024, the company will match 100% of the electricity consumed...

Dow announced that Karen S. Carter, currently president of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Carter will be responsible for driving business and operational...

Dow announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the Company's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, within Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, for $150 million to Arkema, a specialty materials leader. The sale,...

Nelipak Corporation, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced the opening of its first North American flexible packaging production site, located in Winston-Salem,...

The MSU School of Packaging in East Lansing, MI, established within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the first of its kind in 1952, is the largest packaging program in the US, with...

TriMas announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art, 225,000 square foot facility for its TriMas Packaging group in Haining, China. This milestone follows last year’s decision to rationalize two manufacturing facilities into one new facility....

With just weeks to go before the Trump administration begins taking office, the U.S. EPA released this long-awaited finalized strategy. It’s framed around six objectives throughout the plastics life cycle: reducing pollution from plastic production,...

Coveris, a leading European packaging manufacturer, announces new investment at its polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As Coveris’ UK centre of excellence for high-performance technical barrier and stretch films, the Winsford site continues to...

Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilma Beaty as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Wilma will lead Michelman's global HR operations, driving the company's people engagement, organizational...

Flexcon, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, is proud to announce that they are celebrating 50 years of business in Europe. Flexcon’s European presence was established in Weesp, Netherlands in...

Keypoint Intelligence, the leading provider of data-driven insights for the digital imaging industry, has released its latest report: Wide Format Print Forecast: 2023-2028. This comprehensive study offers a careful examination of the wide format printing...

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange...

As leading industries, trade associations and recycling advocates, we are calling for the timely passage of two bipartisan bills that will significantly improve recycling systems in the United States. The Recycling Infrastructure Accessibility Act (RIAA),...

Constantia Flexibles, the world’s third-largest flexible packaging company, has appointed David Spratt as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Uwe Röhrhoff, who has served as interim CEO since September...

Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) has sold its woven packaging division to the Austrian company Starlinger. Starlinger is taking over the subsidiary W&H Machinery GmbH, based in Vienna, which has around 25 employees. ’The decision to...

There are many reasons packaging is crucial in the pet food industry. It directly impacts the safety, freshness, and quality of the food by protecting it from contamination, preserving its nutritional value. It provides essential...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group’s commitment to support customers in...

While applauding progress in areas like postconsumer recycled content in packaging, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global commitment progress report notes that reusable packaging “remains niche.” Companies that have signed up to be part of the...