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Partnership to Study Chemically Recycling Plastics from ASR
07.27.2021

Eastman, Kingsport, Tennessee, has announced that it is collaborating with Padnos and the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC (USAMP) on a concept feasibility study to recycle mixed plastic scrap recovered from automotive shredder residue...

Upcycling Plastic Waste Into High-Performing Mechanical Lubricants
07.26.2021

Finding new solutions to address the challenges posed by plastic waste can dramatically improve global sustainability practices and help achieve a greener future. While many researchers are working to solve this problem on an international...

'Generator' Turns Plastic Trash Into Edible Protein
07.25.2021

Two U.S. scientists have won a 1 million euro ($1.18 million) prize for creating a food generator concept that turns plastics into protein. The 2021 Future Insight Prize went to Ting Lu, a professor of bioengineering at...

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Price Adjustment of 20% for the Entire Range
07.23.2021

Due to the continued sharp rise in energy costs and due to significant cost increases in the areas of logistics and raw materials, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is increasing the prices for the entire product range...

Toppan Acquires InterFlex Group
07.23.2021

Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has acquired the InterFlex Group (InterFlex), a global flexible packaging converter with bases in the United States and the United Kingdom. Interflex...

Fortis Solutions Group Invests in Two Lombardi SYNCHROLINE Mid-Web Flexo Presses
07.23.2021

Fortis Solutions Group recently invested in two high-speed, 24” flexo label presses from Lombardi Converting Machinery, an Italian manufacturer known for its quality and streamlined innovative technology. In addition to Lombardi’s ability to deliver the...

Beer Institute, American Beverage, Consumer Brands Association, National Marine Manufacturers and Flexible Packaging Association Praise Senate Reintroduction of Aluminum Pricing Examination Act
07.22.2021

Trade associations representing some of America’s top industries and employers today praised Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) for reintroducing the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring transparency to...

Signature Action Packaging Completes Acquisition of Chromatic Productions, Inc. and Appoints John Attayek as CEO
07.22.2021

Signature Action Packaging (“SAP”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Chromatic Productions, Inc. (“Chromatic”) and appointed John Attayek as CEO. SAP specializes in printing, conversion and supply of rollstock, pouches, and bags used...

Pregis Names David Timm President of its Blown Film Operations
07.22.2021

Timm will be responsible for delivering operational excellence and growth of Pregis’ blown film and converting operations in the new Anderson, South Carolina facility, as well as the Grand Rapids, Michigan location. The company recently...

DuPont Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report
07.22.2021

This website, along with the content in our 2021 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index PDF report and the case studies in our 2021 Sustainability Stories Hub, constitutes DuPont’s annual sustainability report. The content is organized...

FPA Partners with PACK EXPO Las Vegas
07.22.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that it is again participating in the Partner Program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept. 27-29, 2021; Las Vegas Convention Center),...

A New Simplified Range of Solvent-based Inks and Coatings for European Flexible Packaging Converters
07.21.2021

Flint Group Packaging Inks, one of the largest ink and coatings suppliers to the global print and packaging industry, has enhanced its solvent-based range of inks and coatings for European customers. The new ONECode...

Digital Printing is on the Rise
07.21.2021

Digital printing is enjoying strong growth. Whether it is packaging, textile, wide format graphics or other segments, the use of digital printing is expanding. According to Allied Market Research’s report, “Global Digital Ink Market by...

APTech and FSEA Introduce Amplify, the Finishing, Packaging, and Design Event Coming to Minneapolis June 2022
07.21.2021

The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) and the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) are delighted to announce their collaboration on a new in-person event, Amplify, an exhibition and educational program spotlighting the print finishing...

Mondi and Unilever Serve Up Aluminium-free Paper-based Packaging for Colman’s Meal Makers
07.21.2021

Unilever, together with Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, have developed a new high barrier paper-based packaging material for Unilever’s Colman’s dry Meal Maker and Sauces range by reducing plastic, increasing paper content,...

Stora Enso Oyj Half-year Report January–June 2021
07.21.2021

The global economy is recovering strongly from the impacts of the pandemic and demand for Stora Enso's products, except for graphic paper, continues to be very healthy. The annual outlook for 2021 remains unchanged, operational...

ePac Flexible Packaging & Scantrust's Ambitious New Global Partnership
07.20.2021

Scantrust has entered into a global agreement with ePAC as the technology provider for a new connected packaging and connected goods service under the name ePacConnect. ePacConnect flexible packages are used by consumer packaged goods...

Michelman Invests in Regulatory and Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Expertise
07.20.2021

Michelman has hired two new associates to lead EH&S and Regulatory Compliance and Product Stewardship. Michelman remains committed to its Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet, & Profit, and the safety and well-being of our...

Improving the Quality and Safety of Food with Smart Packaging
07.20.2021

For a food item to reach a consumer's fork from the farm, a vast number of steps need to be taken in a complex supply chain. From harvesting and processing to packaging and distributing, the...

ProAmpac Acquires APC Paper Group
07.20.2021

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has acquired APC Paper Group (“APC Paper”), a leading producer of recycled paper packaging products for food service and retail markets. Terms of...

British Columbia EPR Program Hits 85% Recovery Rate
07.20.2021

In 2020, a producer-funded system for paper and packaging recycling achieved a significantly higher recovery rate – and spent more money – than the year prior. Recycle BC, a stewardship group responsible for the printed...

BillerudKorsnäs Interim Report January–June 2021
07.20.2021

Strong sales growth continued throughout the second quarter, driven by volume growth, product mix and higher prices. Sales volumes increased compared to the same period last year despite different timing in the maintenance schedule. Profitability...

Koenig & Bauer Leads Label Market With Technology-Laden Solutions
07.20.2021

As brand manufacturers increasingly demand all types of highly-creative and informative offset printed labels, label printers are turning to Koenig & Bauer for the fastest press speeds, excellent print quality, and proven substrate packages to...

Scholle IPN Announces Strategic Partnership With Chemical Plastic Recycler OBBOTEC
07.20.2021

Scholle IPN, a leading global supplier of flexible packaging solutions, announced that they have created a partnership with OBBOTEC, a Netherlands-based plastics firm specializing in advanced forms of chemical recycling technologies. Through this partnership, the...

MacDermid Graphics Solutions Continues Transformation, Announces New Center for the Flexographic Industry
07.19.2021

MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a global leader in flexographic platemaking and printing solutions, announces plans for an exciting, collaborative endeavor, The Flexo Xperience Center (The FXC). The Flexo Xperience Center is a partnership between MacDermid and...

Pregis Invests $80 Million in New Film Extrusion Facility in South Carolina
07.19.2021

Headed by industry veterans, the 168,000 square foot facility will feature multiple newly-installed lines will be producing the latest engineered films that be used downstream to manufacture performance-oriented, packaging solutions for food, CPG and medical...

One-day Vaccination Drive Organized by Cosmo Foundation for the People of Delhi
07.19.2021

Cosmo Foundation, the social arm of Cosmo Films Ltd., has organised a one-day vaccination drive against COVID-19 for the people of Delhi today at Satya Jeevan Leprosy Society in Lajpat Nagar. The vaccination drive marked...

ALLIEDFLEX® Technologies, Inc. and ARANOW Stick Pack Machinery Form North American Sales and Marketing Alliance
07.17.2021

ARANOW Packaging Machinery is a leading manufacturer in the field of design and manufacture of innovative Stick Pack Packaging Systems, proudly announces the launch of an exclusive North American, including Canada sales and marketing agreement...

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