A key report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in December 2022 deserves our attention. The report provides recommendations to policy makers to help them fulfill the request from UNEP under Resolution 9...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced strategic senior leadership changes that will allow the company to continue the successful implementation of its Roadmap to Sustainability Leadership, remain at the forefront of sustainable polyethylene production, and underscore its...

With over 20 years of experience in the print and packaging industry, Moore brings a wealth of knowledge, further expanding the Eco Flexibles’ capabilities in high-performance monopolymer packaging development. With Eco Flexibles utilizing novel and...

TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, is substantially extending its North American footprint and expanding global capacity with a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Madison, Wisconsin –...

INDEVCO Plastics LLC, a member company of INDEVCO North America, announces its achievement of the SQF Food Safety Code Edition 9 Certification. Covering the manufacture of flexible packaging in rolls, extruded non-printed films, and shrink...

Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberg, is celebrating its 100th anniversary by opening the doors to a brand-new industry hub in St. Gallen, Switzerland – the Gallus Experience Center – which is designed to serve...

Walki teamed up with Rovema to make an easy open snack pouch that is. Being a monomaterial consisting of polyethylene, the pouch is easy to recycle. We’ve all been there. Our blood sugar is running...

Bobst North America has announced its plan to open a brand new Competence Center in Atlanta, USA, featuring its latest flexible packaging and label printing technology. The Center will provide a unique opportunity for converters...

CCL Industries Inc. announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pouch Partners s.r.l., Italy, from Pouch Partners AG, Switzerland, a company owned by Swiss headquartered Capri-Sun Group. Pouch Partners supplies highly specialized, gravure...

BASF has broken ground on a polyethylene (PE) plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The new plant with a capacity of 500,000 metric tons of PE annually will serve the fast-growing demand in...

Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, a leading global technology provider with a focus on special printing applications, particularly in the packaging sector, has held today its 98th annual general meeting in physical form for the...

LyondellBasell and AFA Nord, a leading recycler of agricultural film, have agreed to create a 50:50 joint venture that intends to recycle post commercial flexible secondary packaging waste. The joint venture company, LMF Nord GmbH,...

Glenroy® Inc., a leading converter and printer of sustainable flexible packaging, is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2023 Annual Update. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the industry's market performance...

Continuing with company-wide sustainability efforts, Davis-Standard’s (Pawcatuck, Connecticut) subsidiary in Germany, ER-WE-PA GmbH, recently attained ISO 14001 certification.This certification illustrates a commitment to customer service and environmental sustainability, essential to the company’s pursuit of operational...

Stora Enso is planning restructuring actions to strengthen the Group’s long-term competitiveness, improve profitability and focus capital allocation in strategic growth markets. Stora Enso is also taking the next step in driving a decentralised operating...

The American Chemical Council’s award recognizes Sabic’s collaborations to bring ocean bound plastic (OBP) back into a circular material. Abdullah Al-Otaibi, General Manager, ETP & Market Solutions at Sabic, stated: “We are very proud to...

For the second consecutive year, Eco Flexibles has emerged victorious at the prestigious Whitworths Supplier Conference, with the UK-based sustainable flexible packaging specialist clinching a Solutions Award for the second year running. The win follows...

The next generation production line in Walki’s Valkeakoski plant was officially inaugurated with a festive ceremony that brought together customers and other stakeholders from various parts of the world. The 13 MEUR investment – one...

Following a successful audit by Citation, Colourmaster NIP says they are now accredited to ISO14001. This goes alongside ISO9001:2015 which they have held for several years. Accreditation to ISO14001 gives Colourmaster formal recognition of their...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2023–2024 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer’s Guide provides...

Tomypak Holdings Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tomypak Flexible Packaging Sdn Bhd (TFP), has proposed to acquire 70 per cent equity interest in EB Packaging Sdn Bhd (EB) for RM73.5 million. This comprises the proposed...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 768 – Plastic Bottle Recycling. As currently written, the bill excludes advanced recycling from the definition of recycling.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to House Bill 779, Senate Bill 471, and Senate Bill 572 (herein referred to as MA EPR Bills), which all purport to establish extended producer...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of SB 570/HB 882 – An Act To Reduce Plastics. As currently written the bill includes several broad definitions that would...

Pregis® introduces Pregis AirSpeed® Hybrid Cushioning (HC) Renew™ PCR, the only high-pressure air cushioning film made with 80 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. This innovative product represents a significant advancement for companies seeking to improve...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has announced the expansion of its AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications,...

On September 28, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by...

The following organizations, representing a diverse set of California business interests, are writing to express our concerns with SB 665 as drafted. SB 665 calls for the formation of a single-use plastics alternative working group...