Actega announces a contract manufacturing arrangement with Elantas Beck India Limited (Ebil). Actega is producing its UV-curing coatings at this local site. It is to further strengthen its capabilities to meet the needs of the...

The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $32 million by EcoPoly Properties Inc., a producer and supplier of plastic products, including films and bags for flexible packaging. Their investment will enhance the company’s...

Resource Label Group, LLC, a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, durable labels, and RFID/NFC technology, recently announced it has acquired Labelcraft, which...

Davis-Standard, LLC, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Anderson as Chief Procurement Officer. In his new role, Brian will assume...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries...

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will increase the price of its Thermoscript thermal papers by 6% from 1 April 2024. The Bielefeld, Germany-based specialty paper manufacturer is making the adjustment in response to increased costs of raw...

Union City, Calif.-based Emerald Packaging says James "Jim" M. Kelly, executive vice president, is retiring after 41 years with the company. Kelly remains an owner of the company, according to a news release. He began...

Creation Reprographics has completed a move into a new state-of-the-art facility along with a local packaging firm. Previously based at a small site in Daventry, the 16-staff business has moved 30 minutes away to Northampton,...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that after nine years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ron Delia has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the acquisition of UP Paper, a leading producer of recycled kraft paper. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The UP Paper team has...

TIPA, a global leader in compostable flexible packaging solutions, announced that Rodrigo Castaneda has joined the company as VP and General Manager North America to further drive the company's expanding regional presence. Castaneda will lead...

SLP Resources Bhd will spend RM20mil to upgrade and expand its production capacity in 2024 to meet rising domestic demand for its flexible plastic packaging products. Group managing director Kelvin Khaw told StarBiz that in...

Tredegar Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023. Fourth quarter 2023 net income (loss) was $(35.6) million ($(1.04) per diluted share) compared to $(3.9) million ($(0.11)...

LEIPA plans to concentrate the production of graphic papers on the technologically more advanced PM4 paper machine and discontinue operation of the older PM1. In view of the challenges facing the paper industry due to...

Joël Depernet has been appointed President of Esko, the global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions that digitize, automate and accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. Joël is taking the helm after more...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announces the launch of its Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity (“Centre of Excellence”), a hub for knowledge exchange and technology development for the circular economy of plastics. The Centre of Excellence...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, and Gelpac, a premier producer of multiwall paper and poly-woven packaging products, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which ProAmpac will acquire...

Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer that manufactures film materials for labels and packaging, are pleased to announce the appointment of Alasdair McEwen to the role of Business Unit Director Packaging Europe. Alasdair McEwen...

In alignment with Inteplast Group’s sustainability goals, the BOPP Films business unit has received ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) PLUS certification at the following facilities: Gray Court, SC; Lolita, TX; and Morristown, TN. Inteplast...

Inland Packaging, a third-generation family-owned label and packaging manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its new Chief Operating Officer, Scott Roob. His decades of experience and proven leadership will be a driving force behind the company’s...

Packaging giants Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith. Mondi would then acquire the entire issued...

Following President Biden’s State of the Union address, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Tonight, President Biden celebrated manufacturing’s accomplishments during his presidency, and rightly so. He signed...

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry has announced a contract manufacturing arrangement with ELANTAS Beck India Limited (EBIL). ACTEGA is producing its high-quality WESSCO® UV-curing...

Bema Digital Innovations in St. Charles recently announced the installation of two HP Indigo 25K presses at their newly built creative collaboration and digital printing facility. Backed by 66 years of printing and converting experience,...

Koenig & Bauer AG, a leading global technology provider for special printing applications with a particular focus on the packaging sector, has announced that, on the basis of its preliminary and as yet unaudited figures,...

Winpak Ltd., a leader in the packaging industry, recently unveiled its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a significant milestone in the company's history. With a net income of $34.8 million,...

The Huhtamaki Annual Report 2023 has been published on the company's website. It is comprised of four sections, with a Company overview, financials, governance (Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report) and sustainability. The report is...

In addition to its regular update call on April 10, 2024, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST, the EHS Committee plans to discuss the EPA’s phase-out of HFCs for refrigerants and other uses under the Paris Treaty...