Total Specific Solutions (“TSS”) has acquired Keypoint Intelligence, a leading US-based provider of data, market intelligence, and analytical software for the global digital imaging industry. With the acquisition of this insight-driven company, TSS further strengthens...

Korozo Group, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging and film products, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, an internationally recognised mark of sustainability performance. The company’s score has increased from 74 to 85, placing...

During an earnings call, executives also discussed maintaining higher inventories to mitigate any disruptions related to conflict in the Middle East and advancing Berry integration synergies. Amcor plans to open a new headquarters. “Beginning in...

Bobst will present its latest in connected packaging production at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighting how converters can simplify operations, improve performance, and achieve consistent results across applications. LOUPE Americas 2026 – previously known as LabelExpo...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation (Borouge International), announced that SYNDIGO1, the company’s polyethylene mechanical recycling facility in Connersville, Ind., earned the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) post-consumer recycled (PCR) and International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001 certifications. These...

Amtech Software, the leading provider of ERP, MES and CRM solutions for the packaging industry, introduced Amtech Intelligence, elevating performance for the packaging industry with value-driven AI capabilities. As part of the announcement, Amtech is...

PolyExpert Inc. and Polykar Industries Inc. announced the completion of a merger of equals to form Invera Flexibles, a flexible packaging leader with over $200 million in combined sales and 350 employees, poised to accelerate...

Global thermal transfer ribbon manufacturer ARMOR-IIMAK announced plans to expand its Boone County facility with a nearly $6 million investment that will create 44 new Kentucky jobs and 65 positions overall. The expansion will increase...

The milestone gives way to next compliance steps for the sweeping extended producer responsibility and source reduction law. Circular Action Alliance also published estimated fees for producers. Permanent regulations for SB 54, California’s highly anticipated...

A sweeping state recycling bill calls for scores of companies to stop using plastic wrap when packaging products, which critics gripe could leave crucial everyday items such as diapers and toilet paper soggy. The proposed...

Consolidation in the packaging sector is gaining pace as companies respond to cost pressure, sustainability demands, and shifting supply chains. The global packaging industry remains highly fragmented, yet rising input costs, regulatory requirements, and the...

Political, PRO and packaging leaders shared their thoughts on the direction EPR is headed, including implications for data management, sustainable design and measuring success. U.S. packaging stakeholders have learned a lot this past year since...

On May 1, 2026, Maximilian Peter will take over as head of WACKER’s Polymers division. Holding a doctorate in chemical engineering, he has been with WACKER since 2012. After working in process development, he took...

Michelman announced the introduction of two new bio-based, plastic-free coatings, Nuvita® Life 4002 & Nuvita® Life 4605, designed to deliver high barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability for fiber-based retail food packaging applications.

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, and Enplater Group, a specialist in the printing and production of rigid and flexible packaging, announced today the...

The global market for post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic packaging is at a crossroads. Growing steadily but falling short of legislative demands, the industry faces a defining decade. With binding targets looming in Europe and beyond,...

Packaging suppliers may not always have great visibility into the retail sector’s most pressing needs. A new collaboration aims to bridge that gap. The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum was founded on the premise that...

Miraclon has been named a recipient of the 2026 Technical Innovation Award by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) for its FLEXCEL Prime Plate, a next-generation flexographic plate technology designed to deliver greater consistency, predictability and...

In March 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed specific actions for reversing the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), a program under the Clean Air Act that regulates emissions of...

Wikoff, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, today announced the appointment of Cara Gresio as Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Gresio succeeds Jeff Czarnecki, a 35-year industry veteran who joined...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate for the U.S. flexible packaging industry, opposes proposed packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in New York, A.1749/S.1464. While some positive and negative changes have recently been...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, opened an advanced healthcare packaging coating facility in Subang Jaya, Selangor, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia and Southeast Asia....

Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP), a private equity firm focused on growth investments across Africa, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Société Marocaine des Manufactures de Mohammedia (SMMM), the holding company of...

As sustainability continues to shape conversations across the printing industry, many print service providers (PSPs) are looking beyond broad commitments and focusing on practical changes that reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. At Royle...

Flexcon, a leading provider of innovative pressure‑sensitive films and adhesive solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 Annual Sustainability Impact Report, detailing the company’s measurable progress toward long‑term sustainability goals and its continued commitment...

Western Packaging Solutions, a Montreal-based distributor of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), woven polypropylene bags, and BOPP woven bags, has been acquired by bulk packaging company Gravis. The financial terms of the deal have not...

WRAP, the Waste and Resources Action Programme, launched the UK Packaging Pact on April 21st at Sustainable Ventures in London, with 100 founding signatories committing to a ten-year programme to transform how packaging is designed,...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has officially opened its new packaging production facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, further expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the United States to better support customers with reliable,...