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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreInnovation 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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Industry News
- BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center Serves as a Resource for Training, Customer Collaboration, and Equipment Demonstrations
12.04.2025BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training, hands-on learning and real-world technology demonstrations. Purpose-built for operator development and customer collaboration, the center offers a fully equipped pressroom...
Read More - Charter Next Generation Expands MDO Capabilities with New 9-Layer and 5-Layer Lines
12.03.2025Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced an expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of new 9-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines equipped with machine-direction orientation (MDO) technology. The investment increases CNG's capacity...
Read More - November Layoff Announcements From Printpack, Graphic Packaging, Smurfit Westrock and More
12.02.2025For the second consecutive month, the packaging industry accumulated more than 1,000 layoff announcements in November, with International Paper comprising a large proportion. Many of the separations are scheduled to occur next year. Printpack is slated to close a facility...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- 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...
Read More - 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,...
Read More - 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
- Navigating Flexible Packaging’s Digital Printing Journey Report
12.08.2025FPA partnered with Alliance Insights, the research division of PRINTING United Alliance, on its annual survey and a new flexible packaging specific report examining digital printing trends in the packaging industry—shedding light on the drivers behind increased adoption among package...
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter in Support of CDPHE Requirements for CAA Colorado’s EPR Amended Program Plan
12.08.2025The 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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