The European flexible packaging market is experiencing strong growth, driven by increasing demand for solutions that meet sustainability, convenience, and efficiency needs—particularly among younger consumers. According to a Mordor Intelligence report, the value of Europe’s...

Google parent Alphabet’s research division X is collaborating with Dow Chemical to address a thorny recycling challenge: identifying films and other flexible plastics and separating them from landfill-bound waste streams so they can be recycled...

Amcor plc announced the successful completion of its all-stock combination with Berry Global. Through this combination, Amcor enhances its position as a global leader in consumer and healthcare packaging solutions with the unique material science...

Blaige & Company announced the sale of Hamilton Plastics, Inc. to Soteria Flexibles Corp., a portfolio company of TJC LP. Blaige represented Hamilton in the transaction. Thomas Blaige, Chairman and CEO of Blaige & Company,...

Pregis® is expanding its blown film operations at its Anderson, South Carolina facility by adding capacity for its ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier film options. Increased production of EVOH barrier films will allow the company...

“We remain focused on disciplined execution and increased actions to improve profitability and support cash flow,” said Jim Fitterling, Dow chair and CEO. “Despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, Team Dow delivered a sixth consecutive quarter of...

Avery Dennison has opened its first RFID inlays and labels production site in Pune, India. The plant’s opening marks a pivotal step in the company’s long-term commitment to supporting RFID technology growth in South Asia...

Despite the increased uncertainty in the market, our financial performance in the first quarter of 2025 was in line with the previous year’s level. Customers and consumers turned more cautious during the quarter due to...

Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the first quarter of 2025, which ended on March 30, 2025. Winpak Ltd. manufactures and distributes high-quality packaging materials and related packaging machines. The Company's...

Kevin Weadick will take the helm on May 5, the wide-ranging packaging supplier announced, working out of TricorBraun’s design and engineering studio in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. “As we look ahead, my focus will be to...

Flint Group, a leading global producer of inks and coatings for the print and packaging industries, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility by achieving the prestigious Gold Rating from EcoVadis. This Gold Rating,...

Charter Next Generation has committed to growing in Richland County. The company, a leader in specialty films and material science solutions, will expand operations at its Lexington campus, and add additional capacity in Ontario. CNG...

C-P Flexible Packaging (C-P), a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, announces that Dave Klopp has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. This timing ensures a seamless transition of responsibilities from current SVP of...

WRAP has added eight new problem plastics to its list of items to be eliminated. These items join the original elimination list which was proposed in 2018 and currently includes 14 items. WRAP said that...

Narrow web printing ink specialist Pulse continues to improve and enhance its operations, backed by multiple ISO accreditations. Following a recent round of audits, Pulse continues to be certified under the International Organization for Standardization’s...

Packaging Strategies and Global Pouch Forum are pleased to announce that Steve Gosling, president of Cheer Pack North America (N.A.), is the inaugural recipient of the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award for Flexible Packaging Innovation. Packaging...

Miraclon will showcase the opportunities for printers, trade shops and brands to enjoy the efficiency, sustainability and financial benefits that modern flexo enables in the press room when it returns as Platinum Sponsor to FTA...

After the success of the 2024 event in Akron, Smithers is excited to bring Advanced Recycling Summit back to Ohio. The 2025 event will take place in Cleveland, OH from August 26 to August 27....

Businesses in the Saint-Laurent borough are joining forces to develop new solutions for reusing plastic waste, driving progress toward a circular economy. Leading the charge, Polykar, an innovative and world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions,...

Working closely with partners to create collaborative solutions, BOBST leverages its local Competence Centers to drive global advancements in packaging. An Open House in April, held at the San Giorgio facility in Italy, showcased BOBST’s...

Terphane LLC is closing its facility in Bloomfield, in Ontario County, and laying off 49 people who work there. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state Department of Labor stated the closure...

Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Morris Packaging, a leading Minority Business Enterprise-certified manufacturer of flexible products, on plans to build a new $60.9 million production plant in Marion County, a project that will create 276 full-time...

Flint Group, a global leader in ink and coating solutions for print and packaging, announces its participation in the upcoming Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) INFOFLEX 2025 event, taking place on May 5 & 6 in...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that it has completed construction of its advanced coating facility for healthcare packaging in Selangor, Malaysia. This state-of-the-art facility is the first in...

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced the Kaleidoscope Collection, a vibrant palette of transparent colors designed to be layered, unlocking an endless array of custom hues. “By layering these vivid, translucent colors, designers can...

Mid South Extrusion, a family-owned flexible film and bag manufacturing company, is investing $12.5 million to expand production capacity with the addition of two new, state-of-the-art polyethylene extrusion lines at its facility in northeast Louisiana....

With the arrival of the benchmark year of 2025, two industry giants announced challenges and progress in meeting the ambitious plastics-related goals set for this year. In its recently released 2023 sustainability report, retailer Walmart...

Maryland lawmakers have worked for several years to pass an EPR for packaging bill, with stakeholders calling for a law meant to fit the state’s specific infrastructure, recycling and business needs. The last time state...