This 2025 Call for Entries provides an overview of the Achievement Awards competition, the rules including eligibility requirements, entry fees, and complete instructions on how to enter the competition. It also outlines the key criteria...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the FPA 2024 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge winners. This year’s first winner was...

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) invites you to attend the FlexPack Crash Course at PACK EXPO International. This event is perfect for new hires and newcomers to the flexible packaging industry...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is opposed to the current NJ S 3398, which would establish an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program in the State of New Jersey but stands ready to strongly support an...

On behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), I write to commend the Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for its continued efforts to improve recycling across the U.S., including the May 22, 2024,...

We are writing to strongly oppose the newly amended Extended Producer Responsibility bill, S 4246D/A 5322D. These amendments won’t result in a thoughtfully crafted EPR bill. The bill will still result in problematic consequences for...

The undersigned organizations respectfully request that you veto SB 24-150 for the following reasons. Specifically, this bill is scientifically inaccurate; would arbitrarily limit Colorado’s economic development programs and efforts to bring innovation and high-paying jobs...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that its long-serving President & CEO, Alison Keane, will step down from her position on August 1,...

The FPA was contacted by the Trade Reform and Development (TRADE) Project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Egypt. They are working on an initiative to foster the growth and expansion...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) commissioned PTIS, LLC to look at providing a streamlined life cycle assessment (LCA) and report with descriptions of key environmental indicators based on a selection of different pet product package...

Technology and innovation created flexible packaging, and they continue to define it. Investment in modernizing the U.S. recycling systems will protect this packaging type and the vital products it protects. Flexible packaging is at the...

Cost Earnings Survey 2024

Alexander Watson Associates will organize the annual AWAVirtual™ Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Forum 2024 on June 4 for the Packaging & Labeling sector. The Forum brings together C-level executives, private equity firms, investment bankers, and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to NJ S.208 which directs the Department of Environmental Protection to establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandate in the State of New Jersey.

The undersigned organizations respectfully request that you veto SB 24-150 for the following reasons. Specifically, this bill: Is scientifically inaccurate; Would arbitrarily limit Colorado’s economic development programs and efforts to bring innovation and high-paying jobs...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is strongly opposed to NY A 5322B, which directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish a flawed Extended Producer Responsibility program in the State of New York.

The undersigned organizations (the “Coalition”) thank you for the opportunity to submit comments regarding CalRecycle’s Proposed Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations (the “Proposal”), along with its accompanying Initial Statement of Reasons...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on CalRecycle’s Draft Proposed Regulation Text for Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations (hereinafter referred to as “Proposed Regulations”). FPA recognizes that these...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. All of its North American facilities are now powered by...

IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A., Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO), Italy, announces that it has expanded its agreement with ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. as its North American Partner (including Canada and Mexico) for the Sales and Marketing of...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2024 Board of Directors. William (Bill) Jackson, Ph.D., Chief Technology...

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...

FPA is pleased to present the 2024 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, which features flexible packaging solutions that meet expectations and needs through advancements in materials, graphics, structure, new uses, extended shelf life,...