The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for information (RFI) on the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program. The FPA was established in...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits these written comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Request for Information (RFI) on the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program (SWIFR).

Global megatrends such as an increased awareness of sustainability, an accelerated focus on combatting climate change, and digitalisation underpin Stora Enso’s business strategy and the demand for its renewable and eco-friendly products, both short and...

Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Christian Eidt has been appointed Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Eidt will be an integral part of Davis-Standard’s senior management team, charged with transforming IT capabilities as...

The Recycling Partnership’s Film and Flexibles Recycling Coalition has announced its first film packaging capture grant to Listowel, Ont.-based EFS-plastics, a recycling company that specializes in plastic film recycling. The US$200,000 grant will pay for...

Davis-Standard will exhibit machinery and process solutions that highlight a commitment to value, innovation, and sustainability during the upcoming K2022 Show in Düsseldorf, Germany, Hall 16 Booth A43. Technology from the Davis-Standard family of companies,...

On BOBST stand (hall 4/A39) at K 2022, taking place in Düsseldorf, 19–26 October, BOBST are proud to announce “we are ready” to make sustainability in packaging a reality. At the heart of this...

Vonco Products, a leader in fast custom development of flexible packaging, medical devices and components, and risk-free contract manufactured solutions is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website (www.vonco.com). The new site is...

Dow announced an agreement with French recycling company Valoregen to contribute to building the largest single hybrid recycling site in France, to be owned and operated by Valoregen. The collaboration is a further example of...

Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company for the second quarter of 2022 of $33.7 million or 52 cents in earnings per share (EPS) increased by 18.1 percent from the $28.5 million or...

The Vacuum Division of the Nordmeccanica Group has just successfully completed the installation and start-up for one of the newest models in the Company product Range. A Powermet 25P sold to Nissha Metallizing Solutions and...

Kent-based Zulu Packaging provides products for a wide range of lamination and packaging film requirements, including flexible packaging films for direct food contact, lamination films for carton producers, and a stock range of lamination films...

Saperatec is currently building its first recycling plant for composite packaging in Germany, based on its mechanical recycling process for thin-layer composite materials with aluminium barriers. Saperatec’s recycling process currently focuses on composite flexible packaging...

Dow and Nexus Circular announced that they have signed a detailed letter of intent (LOI) for Dow to secure the production output of a newly constructed advanced recycling facility in Dallas, Texas. The new facility...

BillerudKorsnäs is now a significantly larger company with Billerud North America’s (formerly Verso’s) result included from 1 April 2022. Performance in the second quarter was outstanding across all geographies, with total net sales of around...

Recent articles have hammered a drumbeat of negativity on plastics recycling, claiming it just doesn’t work and never will. The arguments are supported by tough love on the data front for the plastics industry, although...

Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and labels markets, is pleased to appoint Eddy Fadel to the role of Vice President and General Manager of its packaging suppliers...

Leading packaging and protective solutions manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group Inc. published its annual sustainability report, which catalogs the Company’s 2021 sustainability impacts and furthers its commitments for the future. The report, titled “Safe, Circular &...

“Innovation has always been one of the strengths of our business,” says Scott Fisher, president of Smyth, one of America’s largest printing and packaging providers. “We’ve always had the reputation of taking on projects that...

Flint Group Packaging has lent its support to the CEFlex Quality Recycling Project (QRP), co-developing and trialing duplex laminated flexible packaging comprising Polypropylene (PP) recyclate (rPP). Working alongside some of the most established global names...

Liquibox announced the launch of Aseptic Liqui-Sure® and Aseptic Flip-N-Seal®. These aseptic-capable fitments offer brands a superior bag-in-box dispensing option. Both new products are aseptic-capable dispensing fitments that create and maintain a hermetic seal, keeping...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to be a sponsor of 2022’s SPC ENGAGE Montreal. Participants are invited to learn more about ProActive Sustainability®, ProAmpac’s approach to sustainable packaging innovation,...

As is the case with virtually every topic that relates to packaging today, sustainability was a major focus of this year’s E-Pack Europe conference, held June 14 and 15 in Amsterdam. In fact, sustainability was...

The CEFLEX initiative brings together more than 180 European companies, associations and organizations that represent the entire value chain of flexible packaging. To help boost recycling rates and expand sustainable end markets, a team of...

FILMtech Inc., a metallized and clear barrier film supplier, has begun another expansion to its facility on its 18-acre campus near Knoxville, TN, USA. The excavation phase of the project has been completed, and the...

Esko has announced it has successfully achieved certification of the international standard on information security management, ISO 27001, following a perfect 100% assessment of its security policies and procedures. The accreditation, which applies to all...

Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has announced its plans to open a third Flexo HUB as it continues to invest in the development and growth of the flexographic industry. Based in Oakdale, Minnesota, the...

Market activity remains hot as Hybrid Software acquires software technology to accelerate packaging design and a new recycling facility for flexible packaging materials aims to be operational by 2023 in Minnesota. One silver lining from...