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Billerud’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2023
03.27.2024

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 Launches New Tactile Film for Labels and Flexible Packaging
03.27.2024

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...

Better Ways to Recycle Your Grocery Bags
03.26.2024

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, Procter & Gamble to Develop New Polyethylene Recycling Technology
03.26.2024

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 Unveils Innovations on the Road to drupa 2024
03.26.2024

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...

Fujifilm Launches New Water-Based Digital Inkjet Press
03.25.2024

FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) announces the launch of the Jet Press FP790, a new water-based digital inkjet press for the flexible packaging printing market. The Jet Press FP790, a new...

H.B. Fuller Receives RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe
03.25.2024

H.B. Fuller Company, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, announced that one of its latest innovations, Flextra® SBA 5250 + XA 3350, has been approved by RecyClass as fully compatible with the existing...

APR Report Studies Pyrolysis as Complement to Mechanical Recycling of Plastic Film
03.25.2024

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Washington, has released a comprehensive report that models the potential of pyrolysis technologies as a complement to mechanical recycling for recycling plastic film and flexible packaging (FFP) back into...

BOBST Prepares for an Exciting US Exhibition Season
03.22.2024

Bobst North America is gearing up for a whirlwind of activity with several major industry events scheduled within just four weeks across April and May. BOBST will be prominently featured at both Converters Expo on...

Ontario Welcomes Over $32 Million Manufacturing Investment in Orillia
03.21.2024

The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $32 million by EcoPoly Properties Inc., a producer and supplier of plastic products, including films and bags for flexible packaging. Their investment will enhance the company’s...

Resource Label Group Increases Commitment to Sustainability with Addition of Labelcraft
03.21.2024

Resource Label Group, LLC, a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, durable labels, and RFID/NFC technology, recently announced it has acquired Labelcraft, which...

FPA Submits Testimony in Opposition to Rhode Island’s H 7619
03.21.2024

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to RI H 7619, which severely limits access to fresh food, particularly in underserved communities, by banning the sale of PVC and PVDC in Rhode...

Brian Anderson Joins Davis-Standard as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
03.21.2024

Davis-Standard, LLC, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Anderson as Chief Procurement Officer. In his new role, Brian will assume...

FPA Announces the 2024 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners
03.21.2024

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries...

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe Announces Further Thermal Paper Price Rise
03.20.2024

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will increase the price of its Thermoscript thermal papers by 6% from 1 April 2024. The Bielefeld, Germany-based specialty paper manufacturer is making the adjustment in response to increased costs of raw...

Emerald Packaging Announces Retirement of Key Executive
03.20.2024

Union City, Calif.-based Emerald Packaging says James "Jim" M. Kelly, executive vice president, is retiring after 41 years with the company. Kelly remains an owner of the company, according to a news release. He began...

Creation Moves to New HQ with Room to Grow
03.19.2024

Creation Reprographics has completed a move into a new state-of-the-art facility along with a local packaging firm. Previously based at a small site in Daventry, the 16-staff business has moved 30 minutes away to Northampton,...

ProAmpac Acquires UP Paper
03.18.2024

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the acquisition of UP Paper, a leading producer of recycled kraft paper. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The UP Paper team has...

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to Lead Growth in North America
03.18.2024

TIPA, a global leader in compostable flexible packaging solutions, announced that Rodrigo Castaneda has joined the company as VP and General Manager North America to further drive the company's expanding regional presence. Castaneda will lead...

SLP Expanding Production Capacity to Meet Rising Demand
03.18.2024

SLP Resources Bhd will spend RM20mil to upgrade and expand its production capacity in 2024 to meet rising domestic demand for its flexible plastic packaging products. Group managing director Kelvin Khaw told StarBiz that in...

Tredegar Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
03.15.2024

Tredegar Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023. Fourth quarter 2023 net income (loss) was $(35.6) million ($(1.04) per diluted share) compared to $(3.9) million ($(0.11)...

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Launches Flexible Film Recycling Alliance to Improve Recycling Rates, Access, and Education
03.14.2024

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA), a new initiative to educate the public on the sustainability and recyclability of flexible plastic film products in the United States. FFRA...

Comexi Unveils New Flexo and Offset Technology at drupa 2024
03.14.2024

Comexi will unveil two new models at drupa 2024. Within its range of flexographic presses, following the new F2 Evolution and F2 Origin, alongside the F4, Comexi premieres the new F1 Evolution. The company also...

LEIPA Closes Paper Machine at Schwedt Paper Mill in Germany
03.14.2024

LEIPA plans to concentrate the production of graphic papers on the technologically more advanced PM4 paper machine and discontinue operation of the older PM1. In view of the challenges facing the paper industry due to...

Esko Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Joël Depernet as New President
03.14.2024

Joël Depernet has been appointed President of Esko, the global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions that digitize, automate and accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. Joël is taking the helm after more...

Siegwerk Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
03.14.2024

Siegwerk is pleased to present its Sustainability Report 2023, showcasing the company’s dedication to transforming Siegwerk to a truly sustainable business. In the 2023 Sustainability Report, Siegwerk provides a comprehensive overview of its sustainable business...

NOVA Chemicals Launches Canadian Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity
03.14.2024

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announces the launch of its Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity (“Centre of Excellence”), a hub for knowledge exchange and technology development for the circular economy of plastics. The Centre of Excellence...

PCMC Event Reveals Latest in Flexible Packaging and Folding Cartons
03.14.2024

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, is inviting packaging newcomers and experts alike to two free information-packed open houses at its Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay, WI, April 23-25. The...

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