There is now so much ocean plastic that it has become a route for invasive species, threatening native animals with extinction. Japan’s 2011 tsunami was catastrophic, killing nearly 16,000 people, destroying homes and infrastructure, and...

When one of Koenig & Bauer’s largest packaging firms called upon its Customer Service Specialists to visit its facility, the customer was successfully operating its high-performance Rapida 145 large format press but was seeking to...

Chemical recycling consists of a set of thermal, chemical and biological processes that complement mechanical recycling with the aim of achieving the ambitious goal of zero waste in line with the circular economy. AIMPLAS coordinated...

A further building block and an important contribution to the Doneck sustainability strategy is the focus on the "Circular Economy." In April, the Doneck Network joined the consortium of the Ceflex shareholders. The international printing...

Harwal Group is pleased to collaborate with Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) to build its manufacturing facilities at the Kizad Polymers Park. The facilities will be for its flagship companies: Interplast and Cosmoplast, to...

The law bans retailers from using single-use plastic bags. It would have started Jan. 1, 2021 but Gov. Inslee put it on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some retail stores in the Spokane area...

A product’s packaging plays a key role in the product’s success. The power of creative design can clearly be seen if we look at the numbers: 72 percent of consumers say that packaging can influence...

Armed with a healthy balance sheet Mega First Corp Bhd (MFCB) plans to pare down debts further as it explores more renewable energy projects in South-East Asia as part of its expansion drive. As it...

PRINTING United Alliance, in partnership with the Flexible Packaging Association and TLMI, today announce details about the feature-rich 2021 Continuous Improvement Conference. The annual event equips printing and converting companies with the necessary tools to...

C-P Flexible Packaging (C-P), a leading supplier of compostable flexible packaging, is the first and only company to offer BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certified compostable coffee pod lidding film designed for the newest generation of...

Soteria Flexibles is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Redi-Bag, Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyethylene film and plastic packaging in the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA, Redi-Bag serves a...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that Danielle A. Diehlmann, “Dani,” has been named Vice President, Communications for the FPA...

New research published in Nature Communications could, according to Xampla, signal the end of fossil fuel single-use plastics as the science behind a new plant protein substitute is made public. Researchers at the University of...

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announces the appointment of Ken Brown to the newly created role of Global Category Specialist, Labels and Packaging. With projections pointing to significant growth in the packaging solutions...

Synthetic Paper has taken the labeling, printing & publishing industries ablaze by overcoming the biggest drawbacks of regular paper. It is resistant to tear, water & oil, becoming a perfect substitute for conventional wood pulp...

In May of 2016, ePac was founded in Madison, Wisconsin to utilize new digital printing technologies to primarily focus on the growth of small to medium brands, thereby helping to rebuild local communities. In these...

Plastic items from takeaway food and drink dominate the litter in the world’s oceans, according to the most comprehensive study to date. Single-use bags, plastic bottles, food containers and food wrappers are the four most...

To meet increasing market demand for brands seeking faster time to market and the ability to order to demand, ePac Flexible Packaging is announcing the opening of manufacturing plants in Toronto and Portland, as well...

LPS Industries, Moonachie NJ, a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has won the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey's Environmental Leadership Award. The CIANJ gave the award in...

For one scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, moving the needle on plastic recovery is analogous to stopping the spread of COVID-19. In both cases, many minds must come together. “The COVID vaccine came about in...

On behalf of the undersigned associations representing multiple sectors, hundreds of thousands of businesses and millions of American workers across the country, we are writing to urge you to terminate the Section 232 steel and...

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division, today announces the launch of the Acuity Ultra R2, as part of Fujifilm’s strategy to create the new blueprint for wide format. Available in 3.2m and 5m versions,...

FUJIFILM North American Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announces the newly designed Acuity Prime flatbed printer, which prints at exceptionally high quality to a range of rigid and flexible media. Built with efficiency in mind, the...

As a leading provider of environmentally responsible solutions in the fields of packaging and metals preservation, Cortec® practices “circular economy” chemistry wherever feasible. Cortec® R&D tries its best to select biobased and renewable materials in...

PRINTING United Expo is on track to be the global printing event in 2021. The first in-person industry event of significant magnitude since its inaugural 2019 Expo, the fall event — which takes place at...

Cincinnati-based Michelman announces Dr. Richard (Rick) I. Michelman will become the organization’s next President & CEO, effective January 1, 2022. At that time, longtime leader Steven J. Shifman, President & CEO since 2003, will assume...

As President Biden heads to Europe for discussion with trade allies, 33 U.S. trade associations representing a wide range of sectors--from manufacturing and agriculture to alcohol and consumer products--released a letter today calling for termination...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)—a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a global supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries—is pleased to announce the launch of its Paragon tissue rewinder. Paragon...