Michigan State University will receive a $47 million transformational commitment from alumnus Charles (Chuck) and Jacqueline (Jackie) Frasier. This historic gift—the largest in the history of the top-ranked School of Packaging—is poised to redefine the global landscape of...

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 Board of Directors. Russell Grissett, President of Food for...

An Oregon judge offered new clarity this past week on who is temporarily exempt from enforcement of the state’s extended producer responsibility for packaging law, and imposed limits on other groups that want to join...

Flexible plastic packaging producer New Tech Plastics is preparing to extend its operations to Piqua, Ohio, US, by refurbishing an industrial building that is currently underused. The company, which has operated for more than 40...

SunDance is a recognized leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing in the Southeastern U.S. and a popular choice among national brands. Recently SunDance announced a strategic new addition to its extensive inhouse printing capabilities...

The Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced. Kennedy said the...

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is rapidly reshaping packaging decisions across the pet food industry, but speakers at the Pet Summit during Global Pet Expo emphasized that companies should view the policy framework as more than...

Two printing giants, one shifting landscape. Sean Smyth, consultant and analyst at Smithers, breaks down the technology trends, growth markets, and competitive pressures reshaping the industry to 2030. Sean Smyth has spent more than 25...

TOPPAN Packaging marks one year since the TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses, highlighting significant progress in building a more connected, capable, and customer-focused organization. Over the past year, the company has...

Auxilium Worcester, an accelerator and innovation studio supporting early-stage technology companies, will open a state-of-the-art materials science lab in downtown Worcester in partnership with Flexcon, a global materials manufacturer based in Spencer, MA. The Flexcon...

Sustainability is becoming more essential in every aspect of business, and the world of printing is no exception. Heiner Klokkers, president and CEO Europe, India, Africa and Middle East for Flint Group, notes that inks...

All Printing Resources (APR), a provider of flexographic printing solutions and technical expertise, has announced the promotion of Catherine Haynes to executive vice president. In her new role, Haynes will lead APR’s Technical Solutions Group...

OMV Aktiengesellschaft and XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, announced the successful formation of Borouge Group International AG, to operate under the brand name “Borouge International”. It is the world’s leading pure-play polyolefins company and fourth-largest...

Perhaps more than other formats, flexible packaging has faced backlash amid a wave of US legislation aiming to decrease reliance on fossil fuels and reduce plastic waste. Since its inception, flexible packaging has been touted...

Charter Next Generation (CNG) has earned accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), a nonprofit organization that advances measurable sustainability progress across the pet industry through benchmarking, tools and third-party verification. CNG joined PSC in...

Bangkok-based Indorama Ventures—controlled by petrochemicals billionaire Aloke Lohia—has agreed to merge its Indian packaging unit, Indovida India, with EPL, a company backed by U.S. private equity giant Blackstone, in a $2 billion deal. The proposed...

On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we respectfully oppose SB 1180 unless amended. The coalition includes stakeholders who participated in the negotiations that led to SB 54, as well as organizations committed to its effective...

Make or buy containers or packaging machines. This is a common decision for consumer goods packagers. Up to now, it usually didn’t include electrical power. Going forward, though, you might want to add this to...

Flint Group, a global leader in inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions for packaging, announces its rebrand to Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This rebrand reflects an important step in the company’s strategic evolution,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the printing industry, offering a wide range of tools that boost productivity, unlock smarter customer insights, and enhance creativity across converter operations. For label and packaging converters, it’s no longer...

Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, announced the signing of a definite agreement for the acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, a prominent Indian producer of flexographic and gravure printing inks....

Empire State Development announced that Ultrapak, LLC is expanding its Chautauqua County operations, modernizing its long-term facility in the city of Dunkirk. Supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the...

As costs decline and functionality expands, more consumer-packaged goods companies and OEMs are expanding usage of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released in February 2026 by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing...

BOBST aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13, through a coordinated program of partner collaborations, joint presentations, demonstrations and events. Spanning labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons and corrugated...

California’s SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act) is among the most stringent Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies globally. While CalRecycle is still refining the final regulations, the statutory performance targets remain....

ACTEGA, a global specialist in inks and coatings, and Living Ink Technologies, a leader in bio-based pigment innovation, have announced the launch of ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink, the first commercially available UV flexographic ink...

Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE), a global provider of air pollution control solutions, today reported increased inquiries from manufacturers seeking technologies to support sustainable production as artificial intelligence and advanced industrial systems accelerate global manufacturing...

The EPA’s intent to update the OSWI rule is the latest step in an ongoing debate over how the federal government should categorize pyrolysis under air emissions regulations that currently cover small MSW combustors and...