The Voice of the Flexible Packaging Industry

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The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.

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The Sustainable Packaging Solution

Less energy. Fewer resources. Smaller footprint.

Flexible packaging requires less water and energy to manufacture and transport, and it generates small quantities of greenhouse gases on its way to market, making it a sustainable packaging solution.

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Innovation at Point-of-Sale

Convenience. Freshness. Protection.

Growing numbers of consumer product manufacturers are switching to flexible packaging thanks to its dynamic shelf appeal, protective properties and consumer ease of use and storage at home.

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From the Annual Meeting to the Fall Executive Conference, FPA places a high priority on keeping its members informed, up-to-date and connected.

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The Flexible Packaging Market TrackerThis Members Only feature gives you up-to-the-minute information on market conditions

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From the 2024 State of the Industry ReportThis report offers a comprehensive view of the total U.S. packaging and flexible packaging segment

Economic Impact Report

An Economic PowerhouseFlexible packaging is more than just a segment of the packaging market—it is a national economic powerhouse.

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Industry News

  • ePac Europe Announces Expansion and Technology Investments

    01.13.2026ePac Flexible Packaging has confirmed major expansion and technology investments across its European network. Significant upgrades are underway at ePac facilities in Lyon, Innsbruck, Silverstone, and Poland. These series of strategic investments focused on expanding production capabilities, improving operational efficiency...

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  • PPC Flex Announces Strategic Acquisition of SÜDPACK's US Operations

    01.12.2026PPC Flex, a leading North American flexible packaging manufacturer sponsored by GTCR, today announced the successful acquisition of the United States operations of SÜDPACK, a global leader in high-performance films and innovative packaging solutions. This strategic move expands PPC Flex's...

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  • SABIC Further Optimizes Its Portfolio for Long-term Sustainable Growth, Divests Its European Petrochemical (EP) Business and Its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) Business in the Americas and Europe

    01.08.2026The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced the signing of two strategic transactions to divest its European Petrochemicals (EP) business to AEQUITA and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe to MUTARES, for a total combined enterprise...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter in Support of Circular Action Alliance’s Amended Program Plan for the Producer Responsibility for Statewide Recycling Act in Colorado

    11.10.2025On behalf of the organizations listed below, we write to express our support for the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Colorado Amended Program Plan, which was approved by the Advisory Board in Late August. Specifically, we support the proposed process for...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter in Support of CDPHE Requirements for CAA Colorado’s EPR Amended Program Plan

    11.04.2025The undersigned organizations share and support the goals of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program—to reduce materials sent to landfills, expand recycling access, and increase the circularity of packaging. When thoughtfully designed, EPR can deliver significant benefits for Colorado’s communities,...

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  • FPA Submits Comments to Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection in Response to Appendix A, the Packaging Material Types List

    10.27.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP” or “Department”) in response to Appendix A, the Packaging Material Types List, developed by the Department as a requirement within the...

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Publications & Reports

  • Conquer the New Normal for Sustainable Packaging at Sustpack US 2026

    01.15.2026Smithers will host Sustainability in Packaging US (SUSTPACK) from March 10-12, 2026, in Chicago, IL., at the Hilton Chicago. This industry-leading event has never been more paramount. Shifting administrative support, economic headwinds, and shrinking operations have forced companies to make...

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  • FPA Signs Coalition Letter to the Office of Management and Budget Outlining Concerns with the Commerce Department Section 232 Inclusion Process

    01.15.2026The Section 232 Inclusions Process established by the Department of Commerce in the May 2, 2025, Interim Final Rule, “Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Process” (90 FR 18780) (“the Interim Rule”) has significant...

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  • FPA Submits Comments to the U.S. EPA Seeking Additional Clarification on the TSCA PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule

    01.15.2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is seeking additional clarification on the TSCA PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule, with regard to its applicability to processors generally and to processors that import materials which they do not manufacture themselves but that may...

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