ExxonMobil has developed a novel high density polyethylene (HDPE) grade, ExxonMobil™ HD7165L, for Machine Direction Oriented (MDO) PE film applications. Designed for recyclability*, HD7165L can help converters create mono-material laminates to replace multi-material laminate structures...

Researchers from Michigan State University’s top-ranked School of Packaging have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable.

In an era of climate change and its related disasters, the environmental sustainability of packaging has become a concern for most global citizens, not only for lobbyists and forward-thinking manufacturers. The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)...

BOPET manufacturer Terphane, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Tredegar Corporation, and Sacramento-based carbon negative materials company Origin Materials, have entered into a strategic partnership to produce sustainable, high-performance bio-polymer films, the companies have announced.

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new 275,000-square-foot Center of Excellence manufacturing facility in Cedar City, Utah. Today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, several dignitaries and community leaders gathered...

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) today announced that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 15,...

Maxcess International and Valley Grinding announce preferred partner relationship New partner agreement creates better service and support for customers Oak Brook, IL – Maxcess International, a global leader in automated web handling solutions, and Valley Grinding &...

Glenroy®Inc., a leading converter and printer of sustainable flexible packaging, proudly announces a leadership transition as part of its strategic growth plan. The company has been diligently preparing for this next phase, and today marks...

Aquapak Polymers Ltd., a biodegradable polymer developer based in the United Kingdom, has announced the appointment of Dudley Jones as sales director.

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, will be exhibiting with its latest innovations at Labelexpo Europe 2023 (Brussels, Belgium, 11-14 September). On display will be...

oneBARRIER PrimeCycle and FibreCycle, the new mono-material, recyclable materials from BOBST, will feature on the company’s booth at Pack Expo 2023 in Las Vegas from September 11-13.

Toppan, Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello and Mitsui Chemicals have announced the launch of pilot testing this month for horizontally recycling printed BOPP film back into new flexible packaging film. Through this joint pilot testing initiative, the...

Koenig & Bauer has appointed Peter Andrich, the successful CEO of Koenig & Bauer (IT) S.r.l., as the new CEO of its subsidiary Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica S.p.A.. Andrich, who has more than 25 years'...

Global print consumables manufacturer Flint Group has solidified its reputation as the sustainable ink supplier of choice after announcing that all its Sheetfed process ink series are now mineral oil free. The full range of...

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is proud to announce its highly anticipated event, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) In The Plastics Industry, taking place October 18-19, 2023, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in...

Glenroy® Inc., a leading converter and printer of sustainable flexible packaging, is proud to announce that it has received an AA BRCGS Audit rating for its commitment to food safety and quality. This achievement directly...

Eaglewood Technologies has promoted Peter J. Mulheran to President of the Minneapolis-based anilox and parts cleaning business. Mulheran intends Eaglewood to be recognized as the #1 supplier in this market space in the next five...

One Rock Capital Partners, LLC announced one of its affiliates has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Constantia Flexibles, a leading global packaging manufacturer, from Wendel, one of Europe's leading listed investment firms. Constantia...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions on EPA’s Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution (Plastic Strategy). The benefits of plastic to our society are clear and...

Sonoco Products Company, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, reported financial results for its second quarter ended July 2, 2023. Sonoco President and CEO, Howard Coker stated, “Sonoco continues to operate well with...

SK Capital Partners, through its affiliates, has signed a strategic investment to acquire a majority interest in Italian water-soluble and biodegradable films manufacturer Ecopol. SK Capital is a US-based private investment company that focuses on...

Billerud's board announces that the company's President and CEO Christoph Michalski is leaving the CEO role at Billerud, with immediate effect. Michalski has held the position of CEO since November 2020. The board of Billerud...

Design, like many things, is cyclical. And that cyclical nature of trends in design, especially in branding and packaging, is about to reach warp speed. Big, bold, and bright are the three packaging Bs that...

A 45-year-old Lakeville manufacturing plant has sold for a shade over $18 million, more than twice as much as the building fetched just three years ago. The building’s tenant, a packaging company, will stay in...

Winpak Ltd. (WPK) reports consolidated results in US dollars for the second quarter of 2023, which ended on July 2, 2023. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company for the second quarter of...

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we are writing to request that USTR provide an immediate extension for the limited China 301 tariff exclusions and COVID exclusions, which are currently...

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the proposal by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to add microplastics to the Candidate Chemicals List under the Safer Consumer Products Program (SCPP). We offer comments...

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has finalized its lineup of keynote speakers for its October annual conference, with the goal of addressing the challenges facing the flexible packaging industry. FlexPackCon® 2023, which will be...