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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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Chevron More Than Doubles Profits to $3.4 Billion
Jul 27, 2018 01:56 PM
California energy giant Chevron said Friday it more than doubled its quarterly profit from last year, growing its net income up to $3.4 billion for the second quarter. Chevron's net gain jumped from more than $1.45 billion a year ago, although it...
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Shailesh Nema to Speak at Indias Packaging 360 Outreach Conference; Michelman a Gold Partner Sponsor
Jul 26, 2018 03:50 PM
Michelman will be a Gold Partner sponsor at Packaging 360 Outreach: Innovation in Food & Beverage Packaging, while Mr. Shailesh Nema, Vice President and Managing Director at Michelman India will be presenting. The event is taking place in...
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Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Enters the U.S. Remediation Market
Jul 26, 2018 02:04 PM
Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., a leading U.S. pollution abatement firm, that specializes in the capture and control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and air pollution, announced today that it has successfully entered the Groundwater and Soil...
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Sealed Air Solves Packaging Challenges for Amazon Vendors
Jul 26, 2018 02:03 PM
Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE), a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, announces its participation in the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS). Amazon created the APASS Network to provide vendors, sellers...
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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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UK Theme Parks to Offer Half-Price Entry in Exchange for Used Plastic Bottles
Jul 25, 2018 12:50 PM
Visitors to some of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions are to be offered half-price entry in exchange for used plastic drinks bottles, as part of a trial starting on Wednesday which gives instant incentives for recycling. In a tie-up...
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Recovering Metal-LDPE Mix from Carton Residue
Jul 25, 2018 12:48 PM
After paper recycling companies extract fiber from cartons, they’re often left with a plastic-aluminum mix that’s sent to disposal. An Italian company has begun recycling that mix into pellets. Startup Ecoplasteam, based in northern Italy, has...
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