IMS Technologies has achieved the prestigious “Red Dot Award: Best of the Best 2024” in the Design Concept category for its innovative HMI solution. This award-winning project was developed in collaboration with NiEW, a strategic...

Dow announced that three different adhesives systems, when used in conjunction with PE film packaging, have received formal recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for polyethylene film recycling. PACACEL™ L75-200 and PACACEL™ L-75-191...

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. announced the receipt of a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) confirming that the company’s PureFive™ Ultra-Pure Recycled resin is suitable for use in...

Flexcon Global, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, announced Ruben Harris as Vice President of Supply Chain. “Harris will drive our end-to-end global supply chain strategy for Flexcon globally,” shares...

BW Packaging, a global leader in packaging machinery, announced new climate targets. Among these goals is a commitment to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced it has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirming the capability of its mechanical recycling process in Connersville, Ind., to produce post-consumer...

Omet Americas has opened its latest Innovation Center in Mount Prospect, IL, strategically positioned near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This move underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the North American market. At...

The Sigma Plastics Group has acquired selected assets from the recently completed Midland, GA-based, state-of-the-art, cast polyethylene stretch-film operation of Stalwart Plastics, Inc., and Quantico Plastics Group, Inc. The deal brings the number of Sigma...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, announces that its long-serving President & CEO, Alison Keane, will step down from her position on August 1,...

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the White House announced the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and...

Major players from the polymer industry have established the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, a non-profit organization to advance polyamide-based packaging. Founders of the organization include BASF, Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO...

Daniela Vlad, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Borealis and EVP Chemicals of OMV: “Stefan Doboczky brings a wealth of experience with an impressive leadership track record in the chemicals industry spanning over 30 years....

The US Plastics Pact has updated its plan for companies to minimize plastic waste with Roadmap 2.0, as the targets remain unmet with only a year until their original deadline. First announced in 2020, the...

Following the end of the additional acceptance period, Constantia Flexibles GmbH has published the provisional notice of the final result of its public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares in Aluflexpack AG with...

Cyklop International is excited to announce the acquisition of Polaris Systems Inc. in Ontario, Canada. Polaris Systems has been providing a wide range of packaging solutions for over 35 years, making them one of the...

Taiwanese converter Ruey Chang has installed the region’s first flexo Electron Beam printing press by Comexi and developer of Electron Beam (EB) energy curing systems Energy Sciences Inc (ESI). This machine is a Comexi F4...

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we respectfully request that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) extend the public comment period announced in its Federal Register notice...

Nottinghamshire-based Surepak Limited is ceasing to trade despite appointed administrators at PKF Smith Cooper being hopeful of a sale following the interest of 96 parties. Surepak Limited’s financial concerns became apparent during the global energy...

We are writing to strongly oppose the newly amended Extended Producer Responsibility bill, S 4246D/A 5322D. These amendments won’t result in a thoughtfully crafted EPR bill. The bill will still result in problematic consequences for...

Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative...

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's leading providers of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Artemis Ltd., a Bag-in-Box packaging plant located in Shumen, Bulgaria. Artemis focuses on food...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® FiberCool curbside recyclable insulated bag. Going beyond a standard Self-Opening Sack (SOS), FiberCool offers the...

Coveris, a leading international packaging manufacturer, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of HADEPOL FLEXO, a prominent flexible packaging company based in Rypin, Poland. The acquisition follows the completion of the...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ching Gettman as President of the Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services) team. With...

Kureha Corporation, a Japanese specialty chemicals and plastics manufacturer, has announced the full closure of the Krehalon B.V. business including its UK branch. Krehalon B.V. UK is a global manufacturer of flexible shrink barrier packaging...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, was presented two 2024 Excellence in Flexography awards by the Flexographic Technical Association. The Excellence in Flexography Awards recognize exemplary package printing. Each of...

ePac Flexible Packaging, founded in 2016 as the world's first all-digital flexible packaging company, just turned 8 years old in May of this year. So it’s fair to ask: How is ePac doing with its...

The BC Jindal Group has announced a strategic reorganization of its global operations under a unified leadership team dispelling rumors about exiting its international packaging business. This move highlights its dedication to expanding and strengthening...