Toppan (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Toppan Thailand), a subsidiary of Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TSE:7911) offering space communication and marketing solutions, and REPCO, a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals offering high-value, innovative solutions for maintenance and inspection, have...

FILMtech Inc., a provider of metalized and barrier films, has announced the promotion of Lincoln Trent to the position of technical sales engineer. During the past two years, Trent has excelled at providing internal technical...

Flint Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dagmar Schmidt to President, Flexographic, with immediate effect. This appointment will ensure strategic consistency as the organisation continues on its journey to fully commercialise their innovative...

The EU Commission is evaluating a ban on plastic packaging and setting new requirements for manufacturers, EU Commissioner-designate for environment and the oceans Virginijus Sinkevicius said in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt.

The Continuous Improvement Conference is the only annual event focused on helping printing and converting companies and other custom manufacturers achieve operational excellence by using the concepts of Lean thinking and other management and quality...

The FPA is pleased to announce that it has completely revamped its sponsorships for 2020. Sponsorships will be on an annual basis, and include more opportunities for promotion at both of our meetings, as well...

Consolidated Container Company (CCC) is a leading developer and manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions in North America. CCC specializes in customized mid- and short-run packaging solutions, serving a diverse customer base in the dairy, household...

Sustainability in Packaging US 2020: Making Sustainable Packaging A Commercial Reality will provide expert content and key insights from some of the top brand owners, CPG's, retailers, packaging manufacturers, governmentregulators, and NGO's who are making...

Amcor is pleased to announce its partnership with Moda vacuum packaging systems in North America and Latin America. By combining Amcor’s shrink bag and rollstock film for meat and cheese with Moda’s system, producers can...

Huhtamaki has completed the acquisition of the assets and operations of Mohan Mutha Polytech Private Limited (MMPPL), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India. MMPPL has approximately 160 employees and...

The American Packaging Corp. recently renewed its funding support to Rochester Institute of Technology and its packaging science program with a gift of $1 million. Funding from the long-time corporate partner will support two innovative...

A packaging business has announced plans to close its Deeside factory with the potential loss of up to 167 jobs. Mondi says it has opened a 45-day consultation with employee representatives regarding the closure of...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, is pleased to announce that Prestige-Pak of Fond du Lac has purchased a new Fusion C flexographic press. The press will be the second Fusion C (and...

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has named Chris Pacer to Vice President of the Company's Central Group -...

In-depth knowledge of pack-testing standards and packaging materials is essential when developing packaging for medical devices, kits and other products that require sterilization. “SPMC Learning Tools: A Guide to Gels and Sterile Barrier Integrity Measures,”...

Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC..

The appointment of Hervás, independent member of the board of the company until now, is a clear commitment to the promotion of innovation and technology. Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the printing and...

Consumer pressure to end plastic packaging in shops could actually be harming the environment, a report says. Firms are swapping to other packaging materials which are potentially even worse for the environment, the cross-party Parliamentary...

Glenroy™ Inc., a converter and printer of flexible packaging for over 50 years, has announced they have joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition®(SPC) and How2Recycle®label program effective January 1, 2020. The membership allows Glenroy to expand...

Walki Group has entered into a license agreement with Smart Planet Technologies, for the use of Earth Coating in a number of next generation environmental packaging applications.

Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020 by Newsweek. “We are honored to be included as one of America’s most responsible, alongside...

SC Johnson recently launched a pilot curbside film collection program in a small New Jersey community. Rather than mix film into existing single-stream recycling, the program has residents use a dedicated container.

Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica has launched a new high performance compact CI flexo press, the Evo XC, to join its line of Evo models. The 8-color press offers a small footprint and is available in...

Crain Communications Inc. is launching a new brand to address the emerging recycling and sustainability focus of the global plastics industry. Sustainable Plastics will provide news and information that impact consumer and industrial brands, manufacturers, governments,...

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has released a technical report providing a landscape review of plastics in the Canadian fresh produce sector based on the work of its Plastics Working Group. According to the report, “The majority...

Windmoeller & Hoelscher is proud to announce its new partnership with Zim’s Bagging Company of Prichard, West Virginia. Zim’s, a manufacturer of printed polyethylene rollstock, bags, and foam & bubble pouches, has invested in its...

Uteco North America, producers of printing equipment for the flexible packaging industry, has reported record sales for the North American market in 2019, demonstrating double-digit growth over 2018. “Uteco takes pride in focusing on market...

CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, confirmed it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Polish BOPP film producer...