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CCL Industries Inc., has signed a binding option agreement to acquire Sleever International Company SAS. Sleever is a family-owned pioneer in shrink sleeve technologies, application equipment, and high-end decorating services. The company serves the consumer...
ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced that it has acquired Lako Tool & Manufacturing, an international leader in high-quality, durable components for the flexible packaging industry. Lako designs...
Ann O’Hara, President, North America and member of the Global Executive Team, has decided to pursue career opportunities outside of Huhtamaki. Sara Engber, President, Fiber Packaging, has been appointed President, North America, starting immediately. She...
Nelipak® Corporation, a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, announced the opening of its new Asia-Pacific Technical Development Center located in Singapore. This new facility establishes an integrated technical development capability in the Asia-Pacific...
Transcontinental Inc. is pleased to announce that, in connection with the closing of the sale of the Corporation’s Packaging Sector to ProAmpac Holdings Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, as previously announced on March 6,...
The international paper and packaging group Mondi has completed a major investment programme worth €1.2 billion aimed at expanding capacity across its corrugated and flexible packaging operations. The investment covers both paper mills and converting...
Garlock/C-P announced significant progress in integrating operations, strengthening customer support functions, and optimizing the manufacturing footprint of Garlock Flexibles and C-P Flexible Packaging following their merger in October 2025. The combined company operates 10 manufacturing...
Flexcon, a global leader in pressure‑sensitive films, adhesives, and functional materials, celebrates its 70th anniversary, commemorating seven decades of engineering excellence, market‑shaping innovation, and customer‑focused collaboration. A family-owned business that began with the innovative spirit...
The upgraded facility will include a new production line, laboratory and warehouse, supporting the manufacture of high-barrier films used in applications such as lidding and pouches. These materials are widely used for products including wet...
ProAmpac, a global innovator in flexible packaging and material science, today announced the completion of its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging (“TCP”) from TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), a North American flexible packaging solutions provider....
StePacPPC announces the opening of a new regional office in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, and the appointment of Daniel Peña as Sales Manager, Produce Mexico. The expansion strengthens the company's local-market model by placing inventory, expertise,...
The Huhtamaki Annual Report 2025 has been published. It is comprised of three sections, with a Company overview, financials including Sustainability Statement, and governance (Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report). The report is available in...
Chemco Group, an established international manufacturing group with diversified operations across plastics and polymer-based products, has announced its entry into the North American market through the establishment of a regional office and logistics platform focused...
Imaflex Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving Soteria Flexibles AcquireCo Ltd., an affiliate of Soteria Flexibles Corp., pursuant to which...
Transcontinental Inc. announces that, in connection with the proposed acquisition by ProAmpac Holdings Inc. of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the share capital of the entities which carry on the business of...
JODL Verpackungen GmbH, based in Lenzing, Austria, has acquired machinery from Flexiprime GmbH in Rinteln, Germany, increasing its production volume for flexible packaging used in the food, pet food and dietary supplement industries. The new...
Flex Packaging AL has completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in Plastar Pak and Rovex, two companies specialising in flexible food packaging and real estate management, respectively. Flex Packaging, a prominent producer of flexible...
Cleanroom Film and Bags (CFB) has expanded operations with a new high-speed cleanroom bag production line to support increasing demand from medical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing customers. CFB’s new bags-on-rolls converting line incorporates advanced...
Imaflex Inc. is pleased to announce that its shareholders have approved the previously announced plan of arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving Soteria Flexibles AcquireCo Ltd., an affiliate of Soteria...
ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in custom digital flexible packaging, announced a significant expansion of its North American manufacturing network. The company is opening a brand-new production facility in Phoenix, Arizona, while simultaneously scaling...
Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, announces its results for the 12 months to 31 December 2025. Andrew King, Mondi Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Our industry continues to...
The packaging industry has taken action on machine learning and gen AI. In commercial excellence, targeted use of gen AI could enhance pipeline confidence, improve conversion, and sustain growth. This is the first article in...
A packaging manufacturing company is getting ready to close two facilities in Gardner and lay off 91 people. Garlock Flexibles will close its two locations at 164 Fredette St. and 77 Industrial Way between April...
Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable label printing and packaging solutions, has acquired Kiliper Corporation, a producer of stretch sleeves, roll-fed labels, and printed film solutions. The acquisition broadens Inovar’s...
Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of Japan’s artience Group, today announced the inauguration of artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India (aTIC-India) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. This marks the...
ePac and HP have signed a three-year commercial agreement worth an estimated 50 million USD that will see ePac install more than 10 HP Indigo 200K digital presses across its global operations in North America...
STA, LLC, in Rogersville, TN, has been acquired by Inteplast Group and is now STA Coated Technologies. The company has joined Inteplast’s BOPP Films business unit within the AmTopp Division to expand its capabilities...
Lithotype Company Inc., a 1963-launched packaging solutions provider, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Bolingbrook, Illinois-based company is hoping to restructure its business as per the court’s guidance through the proceedings. According to the court...