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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...
PPC Flex, a leader in high-performance sterile and cleanroom flexible packaging solutions, is proud to announce that its Buffalo Grove facility has successfully achieved ISO 13485 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems...
Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group for a purchase price of 2.1 billion euros, which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE. Stahl is a global player in high-performance...
Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny said, "Our Q2 financial performance was in line with expectations in achallenging volume environment. Strong Adjusted EPS growth was driven by disciplined execution andsynergy benefits from the Berry acquisition at the...
Flexcon, a leading provider of innovative solutions in pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, today announced the appointment of Doug Dentler as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Doug will oversee global financial strategy, enterprise...
Transcontinental Inc. announces that its shareholders approved the sale of the TC Transcontinental Packaging business to ProAmpac Holdings Inc. at the Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 2, 2026. This approval follows the execution...
As expected, our Q4 result was challenging, and we still met different market realities in our two regions. The volume development was a disappointment, mainly driven by continued weak market conditions for board in Europe...
Klöckner Pentaplast ("kp" or the "Company") announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the US Chapter 11 process. With the support of new ownership and a significantly strengthened financial foundation,...
SunDance is a recognized leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing solutions in the Southeastern U.S. and a popular choice among national brands, including a number of Fortune 500 companies. Today SunDance announced it has...
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has announced a major financial restructuring designed to strengthen its balance sheet and position the company for long-term growth and investment. The global label producer has reached an agreement with lenders holding...
Tekni-Plex will permanently close its Milwaukee, WI, facility effective April 30, 2026, the company said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) sent to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development on Jan. 23. All...
The Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards are open to any medical device, pharmaceutical, and sterile packaging manufacturer; healthcare facility; materials recovery facility; university; or other healthcare partner focused on sustainable packaging made with Tyvek®. Entries...
Imaflex Inc. announced that it has filed and has completed the mailing of the management proxy circular and related materials in connection with its special meeting of shareholders of the Corporation to be held in...
Michigan State University’s School of Packaging (SoP) hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, January 23 to unveil the newly named Plastipak Processing Lab. This state-of-the-art lab advances high-impact sustainability research and industry collaboration. Based...
Comexi, a global leader in flexible packaging printing and conversion solutions, announces a decisive step in its international expansion and technological specialization strategy. In addition to presenting its new regional leadership for the U.S. and...
The Australian and New Zealand businesses of Pro-Pac Packaging (PPG) has been sold to Consolidated Packaging Australia, a subsidiary of Knoxcorp, the privately owned Australian investment company headed by Jim Knox. Administrator McGrath Nichol confirmed...
The US Plastics Pact (USPP) has announced a leadership transition, with Jonathan Quinn stepping down as president and CEO. The Board of Directors, in a statement, expressed its gratitude to Quinn for his leadership and...
As the packaging industry faces ongoing reductions in third‑party engraving capacity, brand owners are navigating increased constraints in rotogravure cylinder availability. In anticipation of these marketplace challenges, American Packaging Corporation (APC) invested in world‑class gravure...
Borealis AG will invest €49 million (about $53 million) to expand production of advanced polypropylene grades at its manufacturing site in Burghausen, Germany, as demand grows for higher‑performance and more recyclable plastic materials. The investment...
Smyth Companies, a leading full–service provider of high–quality prime label and custom flexible packaging solutions backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners, announced the appointment of Steve Wirrig as Chief Executive Officer. In his...
Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food and beverage sector, announced the completion of its acquisition of ePac Holdings from its investor consortium, including Amcor and Indevco North America. ePac...
Polykar is pleased to announce that FARMOR Architecture, the team behind the design of the current Edmonton facility, will once again lead the architectural vision for the next phase of expansion. Complementing this work, Dawson...
NextGen Label Group has appointed Tom Sargent as chairman of the board of directors, effective February 11, 2026, following a planned succession process at the North Syracuse, New York-based employee-owned company. Sargent previously served as...
ePac Flexible Packaging has confirmed major expansion and technology investments across its European network. Significant upgrades are underway at ePac facilities in Lyon, Innsbruck, Silverstone, and Poland. These series of strategic investments focused on expanding...
Davis-Standard, a global leader in extrusion and converting technology, announced a significant strategic integration of its Canadian specialty brands. Effective January 1, 2026, Deacro Industries Ltd., Brampton Engineering Inc., and Gamma Machinery have been amalgamated...
TC Transcontinental Packaging announced the installation of a new, state-of-the-art thermoforming extrusion line at its Tulsa, Oklahoma, facility, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and a strategic investment in the future of protein...
PPC Flex, a leading North American flexible packaging manufacturer sponsored by GTCR, today announced the successful acquisition of the United States operations of SÜDPACK, a global leader in high-performance films and innovative packaging solutions. This...
St. Johns Packaging Ltd. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Australian printer-converter Flexible Packaging Solutions Pty Ltd (FPS). Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility in Brisbane, FPS is a leading player in the...