The new automated BOBST EXPERT K5 is leading innovation in metallization for high-quality film production with integrated process expertise powered by AI. By leveraging BOBST iMA technology for intelligent operator support, the metallizer directly addresses...

General Mills and P&G outline how brand owners are going beyond EPR compliance by subsidizing film recovery via USFFI and CalFFlex, investing in new technology, and collaborating with converters to build the infrastructure flexible packaging...

On behalf of the organizations listed below, we write to express our support for the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Colorado Amended Program Plan, which was approved by the Advisory Board in Late August. Specifically, we...

TOPPAN Inc., a TOPPAN Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., and its India-based subsidiary TOPPAN Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF), have installed a hybrid manufacturing line capable of producing both biaxially-oriented...

On November 17, Packaging Strategies will release its latest ranking of the Top 25 Flexible Packaging Converters. This preview takes a broad look at how consolidation and other factors influenced this year’s ranking. “In 2025,...

Among other discussions around sustainability, EPR, digital printing, and AI, the FPA's board approved what will be called a Brand Owner's Council, whereby brands and CPGs will have a path to FPA membership and better...

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws take hold across the U.S., the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is helping producers navigate their new obligations. Converters, though not obligated as “producers” under these laws, play a crucial...

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, is pleased to announce it has signed a definitive Assets Purchase Agreement to acquire certain software and firmware assets of Rutherford Graphic Products (RGP), LLC...

Flexcon, a leading provider of innovative solutions in pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, announces significant leadership changes designed to position the company for long-term success, renewed customer focus, and growth in a rapidly evolving global market....

Westlake Corporation announced that Westlake Polyethylene’s LDPE Sulphur, Louisiana manufacturing site has attained the globally-recognized International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. This achievement includes mass balance certification, recognizing the site’s robust systems for...

Since its launch in January, the Plastic Film Recycling Directory, published by the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA), has surpassed 150,000 unique users—a new milestone in efforts to educate consumers about their options for recycling...

FPA’s Dan Felton reports steady growth and rising profitability amid a sense of watchful tension as new state EPR laws roll out that will directly affect how brands design and source packaging. At the 2025...

As the global composites market surges toward unprecedented growth, driven by demands for lightweight and high-performance materials in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy sectors, Ship & Shore Environmental is at the forefront of addressing the...

Miraclon announces the release of FLEXCEL NX Central 3.0, the latest evolution of its centralized software hub for FLEXCEL plate production. Designed to streamline operations and maximize plate performance, the release introduces powerful new capabilities...

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has unveiled its Global Commitment 2025 Progress Report alongside the new 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business, a sweeping roadmap to transform how the world makes, uses and reuses plastics. This commitment...

TriMas aims to refine its focus as a packaging company, the corporation signaled Tuesday as it announced the divestiture of its aerospace division. The Michigan-based company will maintain its packaging business — the company’s largest...

The Upcycle project has officially launched, funded by Horizon Europe under the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA) and coordinated by Aalborg University in Denmark, with 19 partners from 12 countries seeking to develop...

Supply chain transparency is increasingly shaped by shifting global events and regulatory demand. Consumers and companies alike share concern regarding packaging material origin, recycled content verification, waste management, and ethical practices. In recent years, consumer...

Klöckner Pentaplast, a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA”) with a significant majority of its financial partners on the...

The undersigned organizations share and support the goals of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program—to reduce materials sent to landfills, expand recycling access, and increase the circularity of packaging. When thoughtfully designed, EPR can deliver...

Static is distracting—whether it’s on the phone or the radio—and it makes communication difficult. For electronics, it is also physically damaging—so much that it inspires entire conferences focused on preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage during...

CastlePierce, a 137-year-old leader in retail printing and packaging, has announced the acquisition of Quality Assured Label (QAL), a supplier of high-quality packaging. This acquisition strengthens CastlePierce’s position in the packaging marketplace by expanding capabilities,...

Mainetti has opened its new factory in the Hung Yen Province of Vietnam, based in Minh Quang Industrial Park, marking a significant step in the company's continued expansion into Southeast Asia to deliver flexible packaging...

At TerraCycle’s new Aurora, Ill., facility, conveyors move boxes filled with items that most recycling programs do not accept: snack wrappers, coffee pods, mascara wands, and cigarette butts, to name just a few. These are...

LyondellBasell Industries announced results for the third quarter 2025. “LYB continues to navigate a challenging market environment while remaining focused on delivering long-term value,” said Peter Vanacker, LyondellBasell chief executive officer. “Our Cash Improvement Plan...

Siegwerk has entered the pharmaceutical packaging segment in India with a range of mineral-oil-free inks designed to address growing consumer safety concerns. The company announced the strategic move on October 30, 2025, positioning it to...

The Flexible Packaging Association (“FPA”) testified on June 23, 2025, before the Directorate for Safety and Health regarding OSHA’s proposed heat illness and injury rulemaking. 89 Fed. Reg. 70689 (Aug. 30, 2024). We appreciated receiving...

DRUCKFARBEN Group, a leading European manufacturer of printing inks, coatings, and building materials, has completed a landmark investment in its flexible packaging inks division. With the launch of its state-of-the-art production facilities in Chalkis,...