Poly Craft Industries, a manufacturer and printer of flexible packaging materials, has completed its new facilities in the City of Middletown. They will serve as a central hub for the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations....

HiFlow Solutions, a provider of ERP/MIS systems for packaging and label converters, has announced a new integration with Hybrid Software, a global supplier of prepress and workflow solutions for the label and packaging industry. The...

Spande has concluded its groundbreaking ceremony for the new headquarters in Maqiao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai on April 20, 2026. The new base is located in the Shanghai Maqiao Artificial Intelligence Innovation Zone, covering...

Crystal Bayliss of the U.S. Plastics Pact discusses the organization’s new framework and roadmap for advancing film and flexible packaging circularity. So in February, the Pact introduced a comprehensive framework for film and flexible packaging...

SunDance is a recognized leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing solutions in the Southeastern U.S. and a popular choice among national brands. Today, SunDance announced further strategic expansion of its inhouse packaging capabilities with...

Consumers and regulators remain wary of plastics — especially single-use formats — with some calling for their outright elimination. But what would that actually mean at the checkout line? A new study suggests the cost...

Extended Producer Responsibility is moving from concept to compliance, and quickly. During a recent webinar hosted by the Pet Sustainability Coalition titled, “EPR for Pet Brands: Navigating the 2026 Multi-State Deadline,” Lowell Huffman, director of...

Flint Group Packaging Solutions, a global leader in inks and coatings for label and packaging printing, is proud to exhibit at the upcoming FTA INFOFLEX 2026, taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 27 &...

Michelman, together with industry‑leading partners, will hold technical sessions every day at interpack 2026. These joint presentations will highlight how collaboration between material experts, converters, equipment manufacturers, and brand owners is accelerating the development and...

AVT (Advanced Vision Technology), a global leader in print and colour inspection, has underlined its commitment to customer-centric service, faster response times, and enhanced technical support across the Americas with the opening of its new...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is expanding its paper bags business in Southeast Asia through a joint venture with PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk, one of the largest cement producers in...

AIMPLAS has obtained recognition to carry out biodegradation and compostability tests from the Australian organisation ABA and the Japanese organisation JBPA. These two recognitions will enable companies to obtain the corresponding ecolabels for their products...

Polyethylene (PE) may be a workhorse of packaging film, but it’s rarely a star. That might change, though, because of a barrier technology that’s expected to come online this summer. While affordable, ordinary polyethylene film...

Borouge Group International AG announced the appointment of Patrick Jany as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2026. Patrick joins Borouge International with more than three decades of international finance leadership across industrial, logistics,...

Miraclon will demonstrate how flexographic printers can unlock a new level of press efficiency at FTA Forum & INFOFLEX 2026 (April 26–29, 2026) in Milwaukee, WI. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Future-Focused. Flexo-Driven,” Miraclon will...

Dow announced that Jim Fitterling, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, will become Executive Chair of the Board, effective July 1, 2026. The Dow Board of Directors has appointed Karen S. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer,...

Building on its proud legacy of sustainability since its foundation and its 150-year heritage, Henkel is setting new mid-term targets until 2030. The new sustainability targets reflect a strategic decision to further accelerate impact across...

Coveris, a leading European flexible packaging manufacturer, is strengthening its production capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through targeted investments of €1.8 million in its two Polish manufacturing plants. The investment in new machinery and...

It’s not often that flexible packaging sees the birth of an entirely new format, but at the Flexible Packaging Association’s Achievement Awards last month, that’s exactly what happened. And the idea came from a machine...

The packaging industry is adapting to prolonged disruption because short shocks are no longer the only risk. Packaging businesses now face a mix of energy volatility, higher freight costs, raw material swings and tighter customer...

PRINTING United Alliance announced key leadership updates within the organization as part of its continued evolution to support long-term growth and service to the global printing industry. Chris Lyons will step into the role of...

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently named Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as the producer responsibility organization (PRO) to lead the implementation of the state’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) law. As the designated PRO, CAA...

A year into the “Liberation Day” tariffs, which ultimately imposed a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports, packaging companies and their customers are still waiting for the dust to settle, and in some cases...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2026 Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) leaders. Alana Carr, Inside Sales...

Empire State Development (ESD) announced that the application window is now open for the eighth round of Grow-NY – the New York State-supported international food, beverage, and agriculture business competition. Up to 20 high-growth potential...

Sealed Air Corporation, a leading global provider of food and protective packaging solutions, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by funds affiliated with CD&R. “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new...

The Plastics Industry Association's annual flagship publication, Size and Impact of the U.S. Plastics Industry, highlights an often underappreciated channel of plastics demand: services. In 2024, an estimated 74% of plastic products ultimately flowed into...

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds for the print and packaging industry, will be exhibiting at Interpack 2026 in Hall 8a, stand D59. Under the theme “Packed with Expertise” ACTEGA will...