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
- C-P Flexible Packaging Welcomes Dave Klopp as Vice President of Sales
04.17.2025C-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 Sales and Marketing, Ray Clark,...
Read More - Pulse Continues Drive Towards Quality Assurance with ISO Accreditations
04.16.2025Narrow 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 ISO 9001 (Quality Management), 14001...
Read More - Announcing the Inaugural Recipient of the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award
04.16.2025Packaging 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 Strategies will present the award...
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FPA Now - News On the Web
- FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Nevada’s SB.173
04.04.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting this testimony in opposition to NV SB.173, which establishes an intentionally added PFAS definition and prohibits the sale of packaging that meets that definition by 2026, among other initiatives.
Read More - FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to California’s SB.682
04.02.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting this testimony in opposition to CA SB.682, which directs the Department of Toxic Substances Control to prohibit the sale of food packaging with intentionally added PFAS by 2027, among other initiatives.
Read More - FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing California’s AB 973 (Hoover)
04.01.2025On behalf of a broad coalition of producers committed to achieving California’s recycling goals, we are writing in respectful opposition to AB 973. California has long been a national leader in recycling and environmental sustainability. However, as we work toward...
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Publications & Reports
- Advanced Recycling Summit 2025 is Expected to Bring Over 100 Industry Professionals to Cleveland
04.20.2025After 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. Held at the Westin Cleveland...
Read More - FPA Comments in Favor of Regulatory Revisions at CA SB54 Advisory Board Meeting
04.20.2025Good afternoon, I’m Kyla Fisher Director of Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability at the Flexible Packaging Association. We are a trade association representing flexible packaging manufacturers and suppliers to the industry in the U.S. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic,...
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