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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...
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,...
SmartSolve Industries, a leading zero-waste packaging technology company, announced that it has been selected for the JobsOhio Research and Development Grant, a $1 million investment toward its $3.6 million project to establish a new Research...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, released its 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry report, prepared by John Dunham & Associates,...
Beleagured flexibles and industrial specialty packaging company, ASX-listed Pro-Pac Packaging Group (PPG), has appointed partners from McGrathNichol Restructuring as voluntary administrators, as a buyer is sought for all or parts of the business. The administrators...
Market conditions in the third quarter remained similar to what we saw during the first half of the year. Demand continued to be impacted by consumers’ cautiousness, geopolitical tensions and the US tariffs situation, with...
We continue to meet completely different market realities in our two regions. Another strong performance in Region North America, while the market conditions are clearly more challenging for Region Europe. Despite this, our Q3 result...
Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the third quarter of 2025, which ended on September 28, 2025. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company (Earnings) for the third quarter of...
HP has partnered with its Chinese distributor Syntax to officially open a new Digital Innovation Center at Weikang Technology Innovation Park in Panyu District, Guangzhou, China. Spanning 1,500 sqm, the center is equipped with HP...
Keypoint Intelligence, a trusted market research and advisory firm for the print and imaging industry, and 42 Technology (42T), a leading product innovation and engineering consultancy, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help companies...
Nobelus, a leading supplier of finishing solutions for the general commercial print, photofinishing, flexible packaging, and prime label markets, has promoted three key members of its leadership team to support the company as it continues...
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has acquired the bag converting operations of International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging. The acquisition expands ProAmpac’s converting capabilities, further advancing the company’s...
Avery Dennison Corporation, a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Hart as Vice President and General Manager of the Label and Packaging Materials (LPM)...
MCC is proud to announce the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in MCC’s ongoing growth and commitment to fostering a more collaborative and agile...
An acclaimed Sri Lanka’s leading flexible packaging solutions provider, and a multi-award-winning innovator in the industry, JF Packaging Limited intends to officially announce its Initial Public Offering of Ordinary Voting Shares. The Investor Forum has...
A fire broke out at Dow’s petrochemical complex in Freeport, Texas, on 6 October, affecting three PE units, according to a filing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The incident, which followed an...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced its complete program for the 2025 FlexForward® Conference, taking place November 4–6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will unite leaders from across the flexible packaging industry to discuss...
Amcor, a global leader in consumer packaging and dispensing solutions for Nutrition, Health, Beauty and Wellness, announced the appointment of Stephen R. Scherger as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Nov. 10, 2025....
Polykar, a leading Canadian manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, today announced a $20 million expansion of its Edmonton facility that will double production capacity and create 25 permanent jobs. The investment highlights the company’s strong...
Cascades Inc. announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its Flexible Packaging plant activities to Five Star Holding based in Houston, Texas. The $31 million transaction is effective immediately. Cascades' will retain ownership...
BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, is excited to announce that effective immediately the company will operate as a single, unified organization under the BW Packaging brand, transitioning from its three business units (BW Flexible...
IPS for Chemical Trading and Printing Raw Materials, known simply as IPS, has been appointed as GEW distributor across Egypt, Libya and Sudan for its sheet-fed, label and narrow web business with immediate effect. The...
A few fiber and plastic manufacturers made announcements in September about U.S. facility closures and layoffs. Jindal Films Americas is closing its plant in Shawnee, Oklahoma, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification filed...
An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, sending up massive flames that could be seen for miles. The city of El Segundo said there was a fire at the...
Morris Packaging and UFlex Packaging are proud to announce a new partnership in the woven bag marketplace that further strengthens their positions as global leaders in flexible packaging solutions. This collaboration represents a shared commitment...
A Dundee business which came close to collapse seven years ago has now been sold to new owners. Factory manager Jimmy Urquhart took the brave decision to acquire Discovery Flexibles at the end of 2018...
Barry-Wehmiller, the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion-plus global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, announced that Kyle Chapman will assume the role of CEO, in addition to his existing role as...