In an era where convenience and sustainability are paramount, the retail industry is witnessing a transformative shift towards flexible packaging solutions. This innovative approach is not only altering the landscape of product packaging but is...

In partnership with SMC, a provider of safety trainings and solutions, The Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) recognized the safety programs of 10 Missouri manufacturers. These companies demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a safe...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announced the establishment of a new business unit dedicated to functional coatings for the realization of sustainable packaging...

Siegwerk announced its partnership with Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, to co-develop 100% recyclable mono-material solutions to further drive packaging design for a circular economy. The goal of...

One Equity Partners announced that it has completed the sale of Walki Group Oy, a pan-European supplier of sustainable and high-performing packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Oji Holdings Corporation, a Japanese paper products technology...

Following the successful completion of Flint Group’s debt restructuring last September and the establishment of a new Board of Directors, Steve Dryden has informed the Board of his intention to leave Flint Group effective later...

The label and package printing industry received its first look at the new Bobst Atlanta Competence Center in Cumming, GA, USA, on April 16, 2024. The 28,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is approximately five times larger...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions with a strong heritage and legacy in the dairy industry, announced a significant expansion of its North American printing and converting capabilities for the...

In today's dog-eat-dog marketplace, packaging serves as a powerful tool for branding, marketing, and sustainability. As consumer demands evolve and environmental concerns intensify, the packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements....

Israel-based Tipa Compostable Packaging has appointed John Wilson as commercial director for North America. As the latest executive to join the company's growing North American presence, Wilson will head Tipa’s business expansion as demand for...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SF 3561 The Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, which will allow packaging producers to make critical investments in Minnesota’s recycling infrastructure. Initially, FPA opposed SF...

There was some talk last year to the effect that the pace of mergers and acquisitions in the printing and packaging industries was starting to slow down. Frankly, we thought the same thing might be...

Veritiv Corporation, a leading specialty distributor of value-added packaging, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Ameripac, LLC, and Ameripac Pennsylvania, LLC, a leading provider...

The Americans for Free Trade (AFT) coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits this written statement to include in the public record of the Senate Finance...

Cadillac Products Packaging Company, a manufacturer of Flexible Packaging films and laminations, is proud to announce that its Dallas, GA, facility has achieved certification for both FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 by its registrar, DQS....

“Recycling Needs a New Game Plan” is one of the first columns that I wrote as Chief Editor of Packaging Strategies. The recyclability of flexible packaging — and communicating flexible packaging’s sustainability street cred to...

Miraclon and Bobst have reinforced their strategic partnership, with Miraclon named as the plate technology partner in Bobst’s new Competence Center in Atlanta, officially opening this week. The center is home to a Flexcel NX...

Coveris has agreed to acquire a Polish manufacturer of high-quality flexible paper and films packaging. Following its recent acquisitions of packaging sites in Hungary, Poland, and Czech Republic, Coveris’ acquisition of Hadepol Flexo will mark...

Marina Madanat, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities. Marina will continue with Huhtamaki until October...

Wikoff Color Corporation has been honored with the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, recognizing Wikoff’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. EcoVadis assessments meticulously evaluate 21 critical issues across four key themes: Environment, Labor & Human...

Amtech, LLC, an industrial software solutions provider to the packaging industry, has completed its acquisition of Label Traxx and its software suite for the label printing and flexible packaging segments. According to Amtech, the combination...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) commends the EPA for proposing to clarify the Clean Air Act (“CAA” or “Act”) definition of “applicable requirements” in the Act’s Title V (T-V) Operating Permit Program. EPA’s purpose in...

Companies that expect to be covered producers under the extender producer responsibility (EPR) laws in California, Colorado, and/or Oregon should register by July 1, 2024, with the producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will implement the...

A brand owner at a medium sized snack company sits in her office and signs off on a new brand of peanuts. A year later, a man walks into a shop, browses the shelves...

IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) announced that its Danville, VA manufacturing plant, which produces carton sealing tape, stretch film, air pillows, and polyethylene (PE) tape, was awarded TRUE Zero Waste Certification under the TRUE (Total Resource...

The solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications is outlined in a new White Paper from Berry Global. “How Omni™Xtra+ Can Drive More Recycling of Cling...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the leading provider of digitally printed flexible packaging, proudly announces the expansion of its digital printing capabilities in Canada through the addition of an HP Indigo 200K digital press at its Toronto...

Barry-Wehmiller is pleased to announce the appointment of George Berg as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain. In this critical new role, Berg will lead and develop a team to serve as the...