One Equity Partners announced that it has completed the sale of Walki Group Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation, a Japanese paper products technology...

Following the successful completion of Flint Group’s debt restructuring last September and the establishment of a new Board of Directors, Steve Dryden has informed the Board of his intention to leave Flint Group effective later...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SF 3561 The Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, which will allow packaging producers to make critical investments in Minnesota’s recycling infrastructure. Initially, FPA opposed SF...

The Americans for Free Trade (AFT) coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits this written statement to include in the public record of the Senate Finance...

There was some talk last year to the effect that the pace of mergers and acquisitions in the printing and packaging industries was starting to slow down. Frankly, we thought the same thing might be...

Veritiv Corporation, a leading specialty distributor of value-added packaging, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced today that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Ameripac, LLC, and Ameripac Pennsylvania, LLC, a leading...

Cadillac Products Packaging Company, a manufacturer of Flexible Packaging films and laminations, is proud to announce that its Dallas, GA, facility has achieved certification for both FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 by its registrar, DQS....

“Recycling Needs a New Game Plan” is one of the first columns that I wrote as Chief Editor of Packaging Strategies. The recyclability of flexible packaging — and communicating flexible packaging’s sustainability street cred to...

Miraclon and Bobst have reinforced their strategic partnership, with Miraclon named as the plate technology partner in Bobst’s new Competence Center in Atlanta, officially opening this week. The center is home to a Flexcel NX...

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...