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2024 Packaging Trends by the Numbers
12.20.2024

The packaging industry touches much of the modern economy, through widespread e-commerce packaging to bulk transport packaging to extremely niche packaging solutions. Packaging Dive kept tabs on the dollar values, percentages and other numbers and...

EPA to Formally Review Vinyl Chloride Risks, May Evaluate Styrene
12.19.2024

The U.S. EPA announced Wednesday it will formally designate vinyl chloride as a high-priority substance for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Regulators will consider whether vinyl chloride — a synthetic plastic polymer...

Flint Group’s Sustainability Report for Financial Year 2023 Highlights Progress on Its Sustainability Goals
12.19.2024

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging industry, announces the launch of its Sustainability Report for the 2023 financial year, which details the company’s progress against its...

ProAmpac Earns Finalist Nomination at PAC Global Awards 2025
12.19.2024

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 Paper Series as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious PAC Global Awards 2025. These recognitions underscore...

Federal Budget Proposal Includes $136M for Industry-backed Recycling and Composting Bills
12.18.2024

Language from two industry-backed bills, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, was included in a broader federal budget bill that is set for a vote in Congress this week....

TOPPAN Holdings Acquires Sonoco's TFP Business
12.18.2024

TOPPAN Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement with Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco's Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free...

Canada Plastics Pact Reports 2024 Progress
12.18.2024

More plastic film was recycled in Canada in 2022 compared to 2019, but less rigid plastic made it into the system, according to the latest report from Canada Plastics Pact. The 2024 Progress Report found...

Revolution Acquires Michigan Film Reclaimer
12.18.2024

Plastics recycling and manufacturing company Revolution Sustainable Solutions continued its streak of 2024 acquisitions with the purchase of the Michigan-based Island Plastics, which Revolution said would boost capabilities in clear, food-grade resin. Island Plastics’ facility...

Mamata Machinery Secures Rs 53 cr From Anchor Investors
12.18.2024

Packaging machinery manufacturer Mamata Machinery Ltd on Wednesday said it has raised over Rs 53 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The Rs 179-crore IPO will be available for public...

U.S. Plastics Pact Unveils 2023-2024 Impact Report, Showcasing Innovation and Urgent Call for Collective Action
12.17.2024

U.S. Plastics Pact released its 2023-2024 Impact Report, celebrating significant strides toward a circular economy for plastics while calling for stronger collaboration across industries, governments, and consumers. The report highlights achievements by the Pact's 135...

Manufacturers More Optimistic About Their Business Outlook on Potential Action to Address Tax and Regulatory Policy
12.17.2024

The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for Q4 2024, which illustrates that even with ongoing economic challenges, manufacturers are more optimistic post-election about potential action on expiring tax provisions and efforts...

Emirates Biotech Builds World’s Largest Polylactic Acid Production Facility
12.17.2024

Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The facility will be constructed in two phases, each with an annual capacity...

EU Packaging Regulation Clears Final Legislative Hurdle
12.16.2024

The European Council on Monday formally adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, in what’s described as the final legislative step to a years-long process. It’s expected to be signed on Dec. 19, and publication...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Regarding CalRecycle’s Most Recent Draft Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Act (SB 54) Regulations
12.14.2024

The below listed organizations are writing to raise very serious concerns regarding the most recent draft Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Act (SB 54) regulations as put forward by CalRecycle on Monday, December 2nd....

Sonoco Commits to Sustainable Pet Care, Joins Pet Sustainability Coalition
12.12.2024

Sonoco Products Company, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, announced its membership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), reinforcing its dedication to sustainable packaging solutions within the pet care industry. This strategic alliance...

Revolution Acquires Island Plastics
12.12.2024

Revolution Sustainable Solutions LLC, Little Rock, Arkansas, has acquired Island Plastics LLC, a Flint, Michigan-based company that produces 100 percent postconsumer recycled linear low-density and low-density polyethylene (LLDPE, LDPE) film-grade resin. Revolution says the aim...

Huhtamaki Appoints Axel Glade as President, Flexible Packaging
12.12.2024

​Axel Glade, (55), has been appointed President, Flexible Packaging and member of the Global Executive Team at Huhtamaki. He will join the company no later than January 1, 2026. He will report to President and...

Winpak's Board of Directors Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Dividend
12.12.2024

Winpak Ltd. announces that at a meeting on December 12, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of five cents (5 cents, Canadian currency) per share. The dividend is payable on January...

The Packaging Workforce Grew for a Decade. Labor Shortages and COVID-19 Changed That.
12.11.2024

Although some headline-making closures and layoffs have occurred, the packaging workforce generally is in a more positive territory than it was 10 years ago. A dynamic period of M&A, ongoing labor shortage challenges and effects...

Packaging M&A Appears to be Ramping Up Again with Range of Deals
12.11.2024

2024 is ending with multiple multibillion-dollar business combinations across the packaging industry, including announcements in the last several weeks that Amcor is buying Berry Global in a transaction valued at $8.4 billion and Novolex plans...

Flexible Packaging Association’s New CEO Talks Flexibles Growth, Recyclability, Tariffs
12.10.2024

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...

Trends and Innovations to Watch in 2025
12.10.2024

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 Advances Recycle Ready High Performance Paper Packaging
12.09.2024

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. to Combine, Establishing a Leading Manufacturer in Food and Beverage Packaging
12.09.2024

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 to Expand Albemarle Facility
12.06.2024

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...

Maine Adopts Final Rules for Packaging EPR Law
12.06.2024

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 Welcomes Hannah Mooberry as Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
12.06.2024

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...

FPA Signs NAM’s Coalition Letter Pledging to Work With the New President, Urging National Unity Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
12.05.2024

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...

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