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The undersigned associations represent thousands of members that generate trillions of dollars in economic activity and employ millions of workers across this country. We urge you to pass a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove...
The OneTech Group, a Tunisian listed company owned by the Sellami family (Moncef, Hédi Karim and Slim), has sold its shares in Helioflex to Aluflexpack AG, a leading manufacturer of high-quality circular flexible packaging. The...
During the first quarter of 2024, consumption remained sensitive to unchanged interest rates and slow easing of inflation. While we saw signs of increasing demand, with differences between geographies and categories, the pricing pressure in...
Brightmark LLC, a circular solutions company with a mission to Reimagine Waste®, announced plans to develop a 2.5 million-square-foot circularity center in Thomaston, Georgia, with the capacity to repurpose over 400,000 tons of plastic per...
The European Parliament adopted a landmark regulation on 24 April 2024, designed to make packaging across the EU more sustainable and to significantly reduce packaging waste. The regulation, which received 476 votes in favour, 129...
Food packaging has a unique role in protection. Protecting food from waste directly protects our natural resources — water, land, and air. Food packaging is also an indirect food additive, so we need to ensure...
The first quarter result was a clear sequential improvement. As we expected, the improvement was mainly derived from stronger sales volumes and stronger price positions within liquid packaging board. We also experienced favorable product mix...
Sonoco Products Company,, one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, released its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report which highlights progress made in support of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. This report was prepared...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc., a global leader in air pollution capture and control technology, is addressing the critical need for effective pollution solutions within the recycling industry. As recycling facilities worldwide strive to...
The undersigned organizations are writing to express our opposition to SB 903 (Skinner), legislation proposing to create a sweeping and complex new regulatory program at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to regulate all...
Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the first quarter of 2024, which ended on March 31, 2024. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company for the first quarter of 2024...
The Government of Canada is implementing a comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution, improve how plastic is made, used, and managed across its life cycle, and move toward a circular economy. On April 22, 2024,...
At ACHEMA 2024 MULTIVAC (Hall 3.1, Stand C 47) will be presenting a range of pioneering and sustainable packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. The focus of the company's presence at the trade fair will...
Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, died Wednesday, April 17, at the age of 91. Mr. Fox was a true pioneer in the packaging industry. The company said his incredible journey, unrelenting dedication and unmatched...
Industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) says the European industry is making a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialization by relaunching Europe’s competitiveness. It adds that the EU enters a new policy cycle...
Sev-Rend, a leader in sustainable and high-performance packaging, announced the acquisition of Wolarmann Enterprises Ltd, located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. “Thor Wolf and his wife Benita have done an exceptional job growing the family...
In an era where convenience and sustainability are paramount, the retail industry is witnessing a transformative shift towards flexible packaging solutions. This innovative approach is not only altering the landscape of product packaging but is...
In partnership with SMC, a provider of safety trainings and solutions, The Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) recognized the safety programs of 10 Missouri manufacturers. These companies demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a safe...
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announced the establishment of a new business unit dedicated to functional coatings for the realization of sustainable packaging...
Siegwerk announced its partnership with Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, to co-develop 100% recyclable mono-material solutions to further drive packaging design for a circular economy. The goal of...
One Equity Partners announced that it has completed the sale of Walki Group Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation, a Japanese paper products technology...
Following the successful completion of Flint Group’s debt restructuring last September and the establishment of a new Board of Directors, Steve Dryden has informed the Board of his intention to leave Flint Group effective later...
The label and package printing industry received its first look at the new Bobst Atlanta Competence Center in Cumming, GA, USA, on April 16, 2024. The 28,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is approximately five times larger...
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions with a strong heritage and legacy in the dairy industry, announced a significant expansion of its North American printing and converting capabilities for the...
In today's dog-eat-dog marketplace, packaging serves as a powerful tool for branding, marketing, and sustainability. As consumer demands evolve and environmental concerns intensify, the packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements....
Israel-based Tipa Compostable Packaging has appointed John Wilson as commercial director for North America. As the latest executive to join the company's growing North American presence, Wilson will head Tipa’s business expansion as demand for...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SF 3561 The Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, which will allow packaging producers to make critical investments in Minnesota’s recycling infrastructure. Initially, FPA opposed SF...
There was some talk last year to the effect that the pace of mergers and acquisitions in the printing and packaging industries was starting to slow down. Frankly, we thought the same thing might be...