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Toyo-Morton, Ltd., Japan’s largest manufacturer of laminating adhesives and a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed the new ECOAD™ series of polyurethane solvent-free laminating adhesive systems for the food packaging and industrial markets...
What’s California’s SB 54 Legislation all about? Last week, sustainability expert Robert Lilienfeld provided guidance to the legislation, which requires that all single-use plastic packaging sold in or imported into California be recyclable or compostable...
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that it has closed the acquisition of a world-class flexible packaging plant located in the Czech Republic. The strategic location of the site...
Good training has always been a tradition at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper. At the beginning of August, 18 new apprentices started their careers. At the Bielefeld and Flensburg mills, the young talents are being trained as...
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has been offering barricote®, an innovative range of recyclable barrier papers for flexible packaging of food and non-food, for several years. SN Maschinenbau is known worldwide for first-class horizontal form, fill and...
Amcor CEO Ron Delia said: “Fiscal 2022 was another outstanding year for Amcor. Our financial performance accelerated throughout the year as we delivered our strongest quarter in June with organic sales growth of 6% and...
Xeikon America, Inc., a division of Flint Group and a long-standing leader and innovator in digital printing technology has announced that it will return to Labelexpo Americas this September 13 - 15 in Rosemont, IL....
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., has announced that Michael Brandmeier has retired as president and CEO and is now deputy chief representative and executive vice president of Toray Industries America. In his new role Brandmeier will...
LPS Industries, Moonachie NJ, a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer, has deployed the Mamata Vega 610-Plus pouch-making machine at its factory. This new pouch machine adds another state-of-the-art capability to produce pouches for the food,...
Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, is consolidating its leadership position in the highly competitive Swiss market as a result of the sale of an L20000 laminator to...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced their Rocky Mount, VA facility received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus). This is a global sustainability certification system which supports the tracking...
Anduro Manufacturing, a worldwide leader in providing high quality polywoven bags to the pet food and animal feed markets and other industries, has been experiencing significant growth in market share and demand for its products....
Imageworx has successfully completed the Miraclon Certification Program for FLEXCEL NX Plates. Designed to evaluate KODAK FLEXCEL NX System users’ ability to meet international standards, the certification program represents a feature set that drives industry-leading...
Walki Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Westpak Oy Ab and Flexipack Oy Ab. Since years, these two companies form an integrated value chain, providing high quality flexible...
Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Dallas Plastics, a leading manufacturer of blown polyethylene film with printing, embossing, and other value-added capabilities for the medical, food, and...
Mondi has agreed a £1bn-plus deal to sell its biggest operation in Russia. In May Mondi announced that it would divest its Russian assets due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is has agreed...
Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, to acquire 100 % of FFP Packaging Solutions, a leading player for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK. Pim Vervaat,...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 FPA Fall Executive Conference is now open. The conference...
As a company built on eco-minded values, Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, is enlisting communities and organizations to partner in its robust recycling efforts. The recently launched NexTrex®...
Glenroy® Inc., a leading sustainable flexible packaging company has announced the addition of Adam Gollnick to their team. As the National Account Manager, Gollnick will lead the company to grow and expand their reach in...
The undersigned organizations oppose provisions added to S. 4348, the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancement Act” (FDASLA) via an amendment from Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) on food packaging and PFAS that could...
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has recently announced its position on chemical recycling, saying its definition does not include plastics-to-fuel technology as recycling. It announced the position after adopting the language during its July...
Fresh-Lock, a manufacturer of reclosable solutions for flexible packaging, announced it would be showcasing its new Fresh-Lock Grip and Rip technology, among other packaging solutions for pet food, at SuperZoo 2022. “Consumers hold pet products...
Esko, the global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print, packaging, and label industries, has acquired imposition A.I. software company Tilia Labs, in a deal that delivers on the need of brand...
Cosmo First has declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 2022. The company reported 23 percent increase in Net Revenue compared to Q1 FY22. During the quarter, the flexible packaging industry experienced pressure...
Flexible packaging and material science leader, ProAmpac, in partnership with Purition, a wholefood nutrition producer, announced a breakthrough with ProActive Recyclable® paper sachets for powdered meal shakes. This fully recyclable high barrier paper sachet replaces...
Charter Next Generation, North America's leading producer of high-performance, sustainable films, today announced that it will acquire Polymer Film & Bag, Inc., the extrusion business of the Polymer Packaging family of companies based in Massillon,...
Manufacturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, Brilliant Polymers has announced a large-scale capacity expansion in the form of a new plant at its site in Ambernath. The new facility, which was inaugurated on 2...