A new white paper from Berry Global offers insights on how to balance the drive towards more sustainable industrial stretch films while delivering the required levels of performance and reliability for every application. Businesses across...

In our current economic model, we see a lot of waste and inefficiency. Products are designed, used, and then discarded, often creating environmental and economic burdens. The circular economy offers a solution by designing out...

This milestone highlights four decades of dedication, growth, and strong partnerships that have consolidated the company’s standing in the industry. Since its inception in 1984, KM Packaging has established a reputation for close collaboration with...

Various factors are driving the rise of confectioners’ interest in flexible packaging. So much so that these adaptable casings are increasingly making their way into R&D plans throughout the global confectionery industry. Flexible packaging is ​a...

Plastic bags at stores across California could soon become a relic of the past after lawmakers passed two bills that would expand the state’s existing single-use bag ban to include the “recyclable” alternative now used...

An alliance to turn polyethylene (PE) waste into wood-alternative composites has seen a 227% increase in participation since its launch two years ago by Trex Co. The NexTrex Grassroots Movement is a collaboration among businesses,...

The CIRCLE Alliance – a new $21 million public–private collaboration co-founded by Unilever, USAID and EY – aims to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain to scale solutions that reduce plastic...

Flint Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st of September 2024. With 30 years of experience successfully leading organisations across various industries, Pepijn is a...

Environmental investment firm Circulate Capital is deploying $250 million, provided by some of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods companies, recyclers, and other supply chain actors, to build plastics recycling infrastructure overseas. Having set the...

Geostick Group, a leading label converter in Europe, has developed a strong partnership with BOBST over several years. The decision to invest in another All-in-One solution, this time a DIGITAL MASTER 510, is part of...

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has made significant investments in new production lines at its Bethel, Pennsylvania, and Reno, Nevada facilities to increase capacity for...

LyondellBasell today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its Circular and Low Carbon...

Fox Solutions is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Bliven as the new Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager. With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, Ben brings a wealth...

Amcor Interim CEO Peter Konleczny said: “Amcor finished fiscal 2024 strongly, as the underlying business delivered another sequential improvement in volume and earnings growth, with fourth quarter adjusted EPS up 9%, ahead of the expectations...

JPFL Films, a subsidiary of flexible packaging giant Jindal Poly Films, has announced a capacity expansion with a new BOPP line in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new line, expected to be commissioned in H2 FY 25-26...

AWT Labels & Packaging, a leader in the label and packaging industry has achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance. This notable recognition places AWT Labels & Packaging within the top 35% of...

Differential growth across materials and formats drives fundamental shifts in the packaging market. In the US, these differentials are a by-product of changing consumer behaviours and innovation within the market. Understanding the evolution of prominent...

PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, has joined forces with Searo Labs, innovators in sustainable materials, to develop cutting-edge seaweed-based products that offer alternatives to plastic and single-use items. The collaboration is...

Turkey-headquartered global packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has appointed Daniel Strickland to support its growth in North America. The company seeks to substantially ramp up its activities in the region. Strickland brings a quarter of a...

Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen. “This announcement is yet more proof that...

Brotech Group has welcomed Tom Gray as GM of North America. Gray's area of responsibility includes the support of growth targets and the strategic orientation into new markets in the USA and Canada. The product...

Siegwerk today announces its successful completion of a comprehensive carbon audit. The audit consisted of two parts – the validation of the Partial Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of inks, coatings and varnishes and the verification...

Every year, the ALTANA Innovation Award celebrates the most promising new developments from the globally active specialty chemicals group. This year, a team from ALTANA’s ACTEGA division secured this top honor. The award was given...

The printing industry is currently witnessing some exciting innovations and events, echoing the growing trends of sustainability, digital integration, and the rise of flexible packaging. This article will explore these developments, shedding light on the...

Polykar, an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, proudly announces that the company has been assigned the highest possible rating of AA+ in the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) accreditation for packaging...

Winpak Ltd. (“Winpak” or the “Company”) and SK Geo Centric (SKGC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a global strategic partnership for the supply of packaging...

Brook + Whittle is proud to announce that its GreenLabel® BlockOut™ light-blocking shrink sleeve solution has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting or exceeding the voluntary requirements for APR Design®...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces its recognition at the 2024 Excellence in Flexography Awards hosted by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). This prestigious program honors the best in the...