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Korea chemical companies are rushing to develop plastic recycling technology as part of their ongoing attempts to shift to more environmentally-friendly businesses. Plastic, in the past, used to be recycled mechanically, with collected plastic waste...
Delhi-based flexible packaging maker SB Packagings (SBP) announced Premji Invest has invested "for a significant stake" in the company, and the transaction primarily involves partial stake sale held by the existing shareholders in SBP and...
Packaging engineering students across the USA will benefit from the latest technology in their studies after the latest multi-million-dollar in-kind donation from Esko underlined its continued commitment to supporting future generations of packaging industry workers....
Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announced that Michael Reed has joined the Spartech executive team as Vice President, Business Management, M&A & Sustainability. In his new role, Mike will...
Miraclon has appointed Chris Mitchell as Midwestern US Sales Manager. The role includes supporting and enabling customers to maximize the capabilities of their KODAK FLEXCEL NX Solutions and aiding prospective customers to achieve business growth...
Resource Label Group, LLC, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, announced it has acquired Milpitas, CA based Tek Label and Printing, Inc. expanding its west...
Nicola Bucchioni, Atlantic team leader at UBE Europe’s engineering plastics business unit, presents an overview of flexible packaging trends through the ages, and what the future holds for the category. From wooden boxes to glass,...
Several advanced recycling stakeholders are turning to blockchain technology to enable value chain traceability and visibility. Circulor, a leading provider of sustainable supply chain and dynamic carbon dioxide traceability, announced a partnership with the broad...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Joe Guigli has been promoted to Vice President, Aftermarket Sales – North America. Joe will lead a dedicated team to advance customer service goals, field sales coverage, and improve...
For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, 2020 was all about surviving, while this year is about piloting new packaging formats and sourcing alternative materials for these products. The hope is to connect with young and...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Jay Baxter has been appointed to Commercial Product Director – Liquid Coating. Baxter will be responsible for growing Davis-Standard’s global business in liquid coating and will support strategic initiatives....
LPS Industries, a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer, announced that its UN4GV Exemption Packaging System has been awarded the 19th revision of its Special Permit DOT-SP 8249 to manufacture packaging exempt from labeling. The packaging...
The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) is pleased to announce Unbound, a virtual event for opportunities in industrial and functional printing, scheduled to run September 15, 2021 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm EDT. Unbound will be...
A global supplier of multilayer plastic packaging shows that circularity in packaging sustainability is possible now — without sacrificing food quality or shelf life. Packaging sustainability starts with companies on the front lines of the...
Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, is expanding its presence in Thailand after the sale of an Offset CI8 printing press and an ML1 MC laminator to Prepack,...
Yunhong CTI Ltd., a leading manufacturer of custom film products, foil and latex novelty balloons, and flexible packaging products, announced that it has entered into an agreement for the redemption of all of its equity...
Michelman's workplace culture of giving, success, and curiosity has been honored worldwide. In the Americas, where Michelman is gearing up for the upcoming United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) campaign, associates exceeded their 2020 campaign...
Tekni-Plex, a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative packaging material solutions and medical products, has acquired Michigan-based M-Industries, LLC, a leader in container vented lining technology. M-Industries will operate as part of...
MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a global leader in flexographic platemaking and printing solutions, announces the groundbreaking of a new photopolymer plate production line at its manufacturing facility in Wigan, UK. The new line will double MacDermid’s...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, invites participants to Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, to explore how the company’s approach to collaborative innovation could help them re-imagine Healthcare packaging. “We invite...
easyJet is introducing new uniforms for its cabin crew and pilots that are made from recycled plastic, with 45 bottles going into each outfit, the firm said. Up to half a million bottles will be...
FILMtech Inc., an industry leader in metallized and barrier films, announces Joey Barnard as the new Vice President of Operations. Barnard will be responsible for day-to-day operations of FILMtech’s facilities. His role will include assisting...
Tredegar Corporation reported second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021. Second quarter 2021 net income from continuing operations was $20.7 million ($0.61 per diluted share) compared to net income from continuing...
The undersigned organizations are writing as a follow-up to our previous comments regarding AB 478, legislation pertaining to the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in plastic thermoform containers. As we have stated, we recognize...
Liquibox’s Liquipure™ ultra mono-material flexible packaging for bag-in-box beverages was selected for an Ameristar Packaging Award. Launched only a few months ago, Liquipure ultra has already been a game-changer for the beverage industry. The Liquibox...
Globally, medical flexible packaging valued at $15.8 billion in 2020 is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2021 to 2028, according to a Grand View Research report published April 2021....
Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has once again been recognized for excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance with inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE...
Over 25% of Michelman's global workforce are chemists, scientists, and engineers whose technical expertise helps companies navigate the packaging industry's ever-changing material and end-of-life requirements. Their most recent addition is Mr. Pasha Solel as Senior...