An increasing number of state lawmakers across the U.S. are discussing legislation surrounding plastics recycling. More specifically, this legislation concerns advanced recycling or extended producer responsibility (EPR). For instance, just a few months ago, Pennsylvania...

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of AMB S.p.A in partnership with the Marin family, AMB's founders and current owners, and...

MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a leading global supplier of photopolymer plates and platemaking solutions to the package printing industry, has joined the Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0. Facilitated by AIM, the European Brands Association, HolyGrail 2.0...

On January 20, 2021, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, the newly inaugurated President Biden offered a clear message. To achieve great things, we must work together to pursue big ideas and find...

Flexible food packaging gives brand owners the opportunity to attract customers and communicate food benefits, allergen warnings and traceability information. The ability to provide information on the packaging without compromising the food’s quality or safety...

The Recycling Leadership Council (RLC), a broad coalition of stakeholders brought together to identify the federal government’s role in fixing the U.S. recycling system, released the Blueprint for America’s Recycling System. The detailed report provides...

Sustainability has become the primary focus of the packaging industry, at each level of the value chain. As a result of this engagement and the continuous work done to contribute to packaging circular economy, Bostik...

It goes without saying that consumer behavior has changed in the wake of COVID-19. As Blake Patterson, MarketHub CEO, explained at the Hemp Industry Daily Conference, cannabis is no exception. Purchasing behavior, which typically takes...

Rep. Nicole Lowen Monday joined legislators from nine states in announcing a coordinated effort to hold producers responsible for the end-of-life management of plastic packaging. Participating states include California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New Hampshire, New...

The members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) are very concerned about the recent developments of the polymer markets in Europe. In very short period the manufacturers of flexible packaging were confronted with an increased number...

Dynamic Dies is honored to be named a 2021 Top Workplace as they begin a year‐long celebration of their 50‐year anniversary. The distinction is awarded annually in recognition of Top Employers who are commitment to...

Eastman’s plastics sorting capabilities and complementary chemical recycling technologies will help it cost-effectively secure the ample feedstock supply needed for a huge methanolysis plant, the company’s CEO said. Eastman Chemical Co. announced it will invest...

Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed a fire extinguishing film that responds to heat by emitting aerosol particles. This new film is an addition to...

MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) has announced Adam Kellogg’s appointment to Senior Account Manager, Upper Midwest, USA. Adam joins MacDermid Graphics Solutions after 13 years with Bottcher America Corporation. In his previous sales role, Adam was...

To help manufacturers optimize investments in production equipment, PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network released the Asset Reliability Roadmap for the Consumer Products Industry tool. This new tool is designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB1185, “An Act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing the extended producer responsibility act,” which would establish an extended producer...

The global pandemic brought well-deserved recognition to the incredible job America’s frontline healthcare heroes do, day in and day out. But people aren’t the only things making a positive impact. Sterile packaging is essential in...

Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a leading supplier of high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the global consortium toward a Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB). The consortium is dedicated to creating a more...

FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group) has introduced two new programs to facilitate member and vendor partner communication and connections in 2021. The first program is a series of monthly Round Tables, which were first introduced...

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

If there is one safe bet about the year ahead, it’s that 2021 will be nothing like 2020. Perhaps most importantly, the global economy is likely to grow rather than shrink as it did in...

Before the pandemic, just about every industry faced problems finding qualified workers and people to lead them because of low jobless rates and high competition for talent. Companies in the flexible packaging industry were no...

Companies across the supply chain in the flexible packaging industry have been working toward a circular economy for years. With recycling efforts and laws accelerating, and with consumer trends shifting, the Flexible Packaging Association commissioned...

The year 2020 was an extraordinary period in which the coronavirus pandemic threatened people’s health, lives and livelihoods around the world. At BillerudKorsnäs, we have been relatively unscathed and are humbled by the resilience of...

Americans for Free Trade sent a letter to the 117th Congress urging lawmakers to resolve ongoing trade disputes and extend section 301 tariff exclusions. Over 165 trade associations signed the letter, calling on members...

The theme of this two-part online event is the “Benefits of Digital Printing” and is specifically focused on the interests of current conventional flexo owners. This event, as are all Xeikon Café TV online events,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to HB21, “Recycling: Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic,” which would ban the use of advanced recycling in the state. FPA and its members...

Many of you may be familiar with biometric research. With modern technology, we can see what consumers see, what they read (or skip over), and how long they pay attention to it. We can measure...