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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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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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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Industry News
- Romania's TeraPlast Inaugurates 18.5 Million Euro Stretch Film Plant
11.08.2024Romanian construction materials producer TeraPlast Group said on Friday that it has inaugurated a stretch film factory at its industrial park in the northern village of Saratel, Bistrita-Nasaud county. TeraPlast Group invested 18.5 million euro ($19.9 million) in the plant,...
Read More - Tredegar Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
11.08.2024Tredegar Corporation reported third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024. Third quarter 2024 net income (loss) was $(3.9) million ($(0.11) per diluted share) compared to $(50.4) million ($(1.47) per diluted share) in the third quarter of...
Read More - Coveris Consolidates German Medical Packaging Sites Under New Branding
11.07.2024Following extensive investments in its medical production facilities, Coveris is now consolidating its capabilities and high-class medical offerings under one brand name: MediFlex. “The demand for high quality, sustainable medical packaging is steadily growing, and Coveris has responded by investing...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Submits Comments on California’s SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
11.04.2024The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations. The proposed regulations incorrectly characterize chemical recycling as hazardous waste management instead of manufacturing, which creates a de...
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter Supporting Circular Action Alliance’s Proposed Guiding Principle of Remaining “Technology Agnostic” in Recognizing Varying Recycling Technologies in Colorado
11.04.2024On behalf of the undersigned organizations, thank you for hosting the topic-based consultation sessions over the past few months and providing the opportunity to offer input into the draft program plan proposal. Specifically, we are writing in support of Circular...
Read More - FPA Names Dan Felton New President & CEO
09.24.2024The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that it has named Dan Felton as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Publications & Reports
- FPA Submits Comments on California’s SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
11.12.2024The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations. The proposed regulations incorrectly characterize chemical recycling as hazardous waste management instead of manufacturing, which creates a de...
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter Supporting Circular Action Alliance’s Proposed Guiding Principle of Remaining “Technology Agnostic” in Recognizing Varying Recycling Technologies in Colorado
11.12.2024On behalf of the undersigned organizations, thank you for hosting the topic-based consultation sessions over the past few months and providing the opportunity to offer input into the draft program plan proposal. Specifically, we are writing in support of Circular...
Read More - The Role of Flexible Packaging in Reducing Food Waste: Organizations, Goals, Case Studies, Insights, and Opportunities for Flexible Packaging
11.12.2024Food waste has a significant environmental impact, equivalent to the yearly emissions from approximately 50 million gasoline-powered vehicles. This figure is only increasing, as per capita food waste in the United States is increasing at approximately 6% yearly. Preventing food...
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