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Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a portfolio company of Main Post Partners and a leading provider of labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, cartons, and applicators, is pleased to announce that their flexible packaging and label facility...
BW Integrated Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller packaging company, has promoted Eric Collier to Executive Vice President of Global Commercial Operations. In his six years with the company, Collier has made a significant impact on BW Integrated...
Targets set by brand-owners and regulations have been contributing to a growing demand for recyclates in North America. Several brands are committed to use 25% of minimum recycled content in their packaging by 2025. Additionally,...
2020 ended on a couple high notes for plastics recycling. One at the state level and another at the federal level. In the run-up to Thanksgiving, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law bipartisan legislation...
Following the success of urn-liner and wine bag sales through the e-commerce capabilities launched in 2020, Liquibox adds additional products to online store. The new expanded online portfolio means that customers can now shop for...
Baldwin Technology’s Ahlbrandt—a leader in providing corona, rotor spray and drying technology for industries including food packaging, textiles and more—has launched the highly efficient Ozone Converter Catalytic Air Purifier (CAP), which cleans exhaust air from...
Innovia Films is launching the next film in its new Propafilm™ Strata range of transparent high barrier, mono structure, packaging films. SLF is a chlorine free film that delivers exceptional barrier levels to oxygen, moisture,...
Accraply, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of label application systems, has introduced the Sirius MK6, a heavy-duty, modular labeler designed for high-speed label applications. With repeatable, toolless changeovers, the Sirius MK6 reduces...
When Huston Patterson chose to specifically invest in a new eight-color Koenig & Bauer Rapida 164, its management team, led by Tonya Kowa-Morelli, saw the potential of being of the only printer among its competitors...
Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TYO:7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will provide a comprehensive security solution to global construction machinery company Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Hitachi Construction Machinery)...
The Arctic is “pervasively” polluted by microplastic fibres that most likely come from the washing of synthetic clothes by people in Europe and North America, research has found. The most comprehensive study to date found...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the release of its newest sustainability report, a Flexible Packaging Path to a Circular...
The Nomination Committee of BillerudKorsnäs has decided to propose that Jan Svensson shall be elected as Chairman of the Board of BillerudKorsnäs, at the Annual General Meeting that will be held on 5 May 2021....
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging, announced that it has acquired Rapid Action Packaging (RAP), a private, U.K.- based manufacturer of cellulose-based packaging products for fresh prepared and ready-to-eat foods. Terms of the transaction were...
Mica Corporation (Mica), a leading manufacturer of water-based primers and coatings for the flexible converting industry, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in February 2021. Mica was founded by trailblazer Daniel Siegel, a chemist with a...
We're all culprits in the plastic pollution crisis — and that's by design. I was reminded of this recently when I ordered a set of carbon filters for my countertop compost bin. (Like most people,...
Flexible packaging leader ProAmpac joined with SquarePet and Anthropologie to celebrate the acceptance of two 2020 American Graphic Design Awards™ for exceptional consumer packaging graphics.
We are entering a new year that will prove to be as challenging as 2020 for many of the same reasons. The COVID-19 pandemic is reaching its second and third waves worldwide, and the efficacy...
In 2016, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) decided to bring plastic packaging into the circular economy. The foundation’s message is clear: “The vision aims at ensuring that plastic never becomes a waste by 1) eliminating...
FILMtech Inc., a supplier of clear and metallized barrier films, has announced the application of its new SEMG process for enhancing adhesion and barrier of metallized films. The SEMG process is applicable to all films...
Flint Group, a global leader in the supply of print consumables and services to the packaging industry, announced the launch of XSYS, a brand-new division, the result of combining Flint Group Flexographic with Xeikon Prepress....
Continuing its mission to deliver sustainable solutions, ProAmpac, the flexible packaging leader, announced a premium high barrier recyclable package for Ocean Spray’s Craveology Tuscan Herb snack mix. The package uses ProActive Recyclable R-1000 film, part...
The recently launched XPS Crystal Certification Program recognizes those plate making businesses that consistently produce superior flexo plates which lead to superior flexographic print quality. “The new scheme is a great way for companies to...
With the acquisition of ITE Østerhus AS, AFRY establishes itself in an important industrial area in Norway and strengthens its position within process industry. ITE Østerhus specialises in electrical engineering, automation and digitalisation for industrial...
Colin Benzie, a successful business manager in the flexible packaging industry, has joined the Liquibox New Zealand team to expand the global reach of the flexible liquid packaging company. An exciting start to the new...
Global packaging leader TricorBraun announced that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corporation's Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Ares and Ontario Teachers'...
When it comes to packaging, design options are endless with various material choices, substrates and graphics. Sustainability is a top concern of consumers and packagers alike, as is new designs, when warranted, for ecommerce shipping....
ePac Flexible Packaging, the global leader in digitally produced flexible packaging, is pleased to announce its intent to open ePac Seoul, Ltd. as the flexible packaging provider expands its network of production plants in...