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The Flexible Packaging Association is the U.S. association of the manufacturers of flexible packaging; and, material or equipment suppliers to the industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible products.

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Management Change at Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica
Jul 26, 2018 02:00 PM
Dr. Peter Lechner is the new CEO at Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica. As planned, he takes over from Christoph Müller, who moves to the company's supervisory board as chairman. “Peter Lechner has many years of experience in the field of flexible...
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Kodak Exploring Sale of Its Flexible Packaging Division
Jul 26, 2018 01:59 PM
A report in the Wall Street Journal says that Kodak is exploring a possible sale of its flexible-packaging business. The WSJ quotes a source as saying that division, which makes labeling and packaging equipment, could potentially generate $400...
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Bemis Company Reports Strong Second Quarter 2018 Earnings
Jul 26, 2018 01:58 PM
Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018. Refer to the reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures detailed in the attached schedule, including adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA...
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Joyappa Moves Up at Emerald Packaging
Jul 25, 2018 02:02 PM
Pallavi Joyappa's penchants for being analytical, meticulous and achievement-oriented serve her well in the flexible packaging industry. She is the first woman to serve as chief operating officer of Emerald Packaging Inc. and has made dramatic...
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Inovar Packaging Acquires Topp Labels
Jul 24, 2018 02:05 PM
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Inovar is a specialty converter of prime labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging products. It serves blue-chip customers within a diverse set of end-use markets including, among others, health and personal...
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Huhtamaki Oyj's Half-Yearly Report January 1-June 30, 2018: Good Comparable Net Sales Growth, Negative Currency Impact
Jul 20, 2018 02:06 PM
Our second quarter comparable net sales growth was good at 6%. In the emerging markets growth was 10%. All segments contributed to positive development and Flexible Packaging and Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania segments reported highest growth...
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Sonoco Reports Strong Second Quarter 2018 Results
Jul 19, 2018 10:39 AM
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its second quarter, ending July 1, 2018. Second Quarter Highlights: Second-quarter 2018 GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.88...
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Intertape Polymer Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Polyair Inter Pack
Jul 18, 2018 10:42 AM
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) (“IPG”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity value in Polyair Inter Pack Inc. (“Polyair”) for total cash consideration of approximately $146...
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Accredo Packaging 200,000-Square-Foot Expansion is Underway in Sugar Land
Jul 18, 2018 10:40 AM
Accredo Packaging, a Sugar Land-based sustainable flexible packaging supplier, has started its third expansion on the 32-acre campus at 12682 Cardinal Meadow Drive, Sugar Land. The company is investing $50 million into constructing 200,000 square...
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Sonoco Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
Jul 18, 2018 09:42 AM
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.41 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2018, to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2018. According to Rob Tiede, president and...
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