Coveris has agreed to acquire a Polish manufacturer of high-quality flexible paper and films packaging. Following its recent acquisitions of packaging sites in Hungary, Poland, and Czech Republic, Coveris’ acquisition of Hadepol Flexo will mark...

Marina Madanat, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities. Marina will continue with Huhtamaki until October...

Wikoff Color Corporation has been honored with the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, recognizing Wikoff’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. EcoVadis assessments meticulously evaluate 21 critical issues across four key themes: Environment, Labor & Human...

Amtech, LLC, an industrial software solutions provider to the packaging industry, has completed its acquisition of Label Traxx and its software suite for the label printing and flexible packaging segments. According to Amtech, the combination...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) commends the EPA for proposing to clarify the Clean Air Act (“CAA” or “Act”) definition of “applicable requirements” in the Act’s Title V (T-V) Operating Permit Program. EPA’s purpose in...

Companies that expect to be covered producers under the extender producer responsibility (EPR) laws in California, Colorado, and/or Oregon should register by July 1, 2024, with the producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will implement the...

A brand owner at a medium sized snack company sits in her office and signs off on a new brand of peanuts. A year later, a man walks into a shop, browses the shelves...

IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) announced that its Danville, VA manufacturing plant, which produces carton sealing tape, stretch film, air pillows, and polyethylene (PE) tape, was awarded TRUE Zero Waste Certification under the TRUE (Total Resource...

The solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications is outlined in a new White Paper from Berry Global. “How Omni™Xtra+ Can Drive More Recycling of Cling...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the leading provider of digitally printed flexible packaging, proudly announces the expansion of its digital printing capabilities in Canada through the addition of an HP Indigo 200K digital press at its Toronto...

Barry-Wehmiller is pleased to announce the appointment of George Berg as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain. In this critical new role, Berg will lead and develop a team to serve as the...

Flexcon Global, a preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, continues to roll out its brand-new story with the launch of its newly rebranded and enhanced website. Flexcon.com has been updated...

We represent a variety of producers and community leaders committed to achieving California’s recycling goals and are in strong SUPPORT of SB 1231 (Allen). In 2021, California passed SB 343 (Allen, Chapter 507, Statues of...

With 60 million plastic bottles ending up in landfills and incinerators daily and microplastics contaminating every part of the environment, the promise of advanced recycling techniques that break the substances down to the molecular level...

Burak Aksoy, associate research professor in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University (CFWE), developed two novel products to help reduce waste in commercial aquaculture feed pellets and meat products intended for...

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is coming to the United States. Packaging EPR was proposed in 14 states in 2023 and enacted within California, Colorado, Maine, and Oregon. EPR is an environmental policy approach that uses...

As we continue through 2024, the packaging and manufacturing industries are poised for significant transformations driven by automation. January 2024 felt like a year, and now that we’re through the first quarter, I am interested...

India-based flexible packaging solutions provider UFlex has achieved a significant milestone in its global expansion and innovation strategy. The company announced the commencement of commercial production of polycondensed polyester chips at its Panipat, India facility,...

Amid mounting concerns for sustainability and efficiency, businesses must adeptly navigate packaging's complex landscape with innovation. In today’s competitive market, the significance of packaging goes far beyond mere containment. It serves as the initial point...

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a leading provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP, today announced the acquisition of the Print Division of MASA Corporation...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the Preliminary Findings of CalRecycle’s SB 343 Material Characterization Study. According to the “internet research” that CalRecycle staff conducted to compile the jurisdiction section of...

Consumer Brands Association (“Consumer Brands”), the California Chamber of Commerce (“CalChamber”), and the undersigned entities (the “Coalition”) are appreciative of the opportunity to submit comments regarding the California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s (“CalRecycle”)...

Actega announces a contract manufacturing arrangement with Elantas Beck India Limited (Ebil). Actega is producing its UV-curing coatings at this local site. It is to further strengthen its capabilities to meet the needs of the...

The Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023 is available on the company’s website and is attached to this press release. On Billerud’s website, there is also a digital short version of the Annual and Sustainability...

Nobelus has launched FineGrit, a unique film for the prime label and flexible packaging markets, which is, much like its thermal counterpart, featuring a memorable stippled surface that emulates the feel of rough sand. The...

It should come as no surprise to anyone that we all want to recycle more. In 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency set a goal to increase the national recycling rate to 50%, up from 32%....

Dow and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are joining forces to develop a new dissolution-based polyethylene recycling technology. The companies signed a joint development agreement to create a technology that efficiently converts hard-to-recycle plastic packaging into...

BOBST announced its latest advancements across all industry segments – flexible packaging, labels, folding carton, corrugated board, and services – to help its customers to thrive in the current and future packaging environment. At drupa...