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Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of Frances Busby in the role of managing director. “Frances and KM have shared values of trust, ownership, passion, and...
H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $50 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Dazpak Flexible Packaging has completed the acquisitions of Atlapac Corporation and...
After a decade of sustained growth, Premier Packaging, a subsidiary of DSS, Inc., recently relocated its plant of 30 years in Victor, NY, USA, to a brand new 105,000 square-foot facility in West Henrietta, NY....
Bielefeld-based specialty paper manufacturer Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is forced to implement a further price increase due to renewed cost increases in chemicals, energy, freight and pulp.
Envoy Solutions announced that it has acquired York, South Carolina-based Sunbelt Packaging. Sunbelt Packaging offers a large, diversified inventory of flexible packaging materials and a broad range of automated packaging equipment. The company’s strong relationships...
Cosmo First, a four-decade-old global business organization with entities - Cosmo Films, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, Zigly, and Cosmo Foundation, has promoted Kulbhushan Malik as the Business head for its Films Business globally. He was earlier...
Sealstrip Corporation has met the requirements for the IFS PACsecure certification at a Higher Level as of May 2022. IFS (International Feature Standards) PACsecure is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). “IFS PACsecure...
Bobst Group continued to record strong order entries in the first half of 2022, 8% higher compared to the first half year 2021. Sales were at CHF 773 million for the first six months of...
JBF Finance SA, Buchillon, Switzerland announced a public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Bobst Group SA. JBF is Bobst Group’s largest shareholder and already holds approximately 53% of the shares and voting...
Dazpak Flexible Packaging, a leading flexible packaging company, announced that James Rooney has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Rooney brings more than 15 years of manufacturing and packaging experience to Dazpak, previously serving...
Global megatrends such as an increased awareness of sustainability, an accelerated focus on combatting climate change, and digitalisation underpin Stora Enso’s business strategy and the demand for its renewable and eco-friendly products, both short and...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Christian Eidt has been appointed Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Eidt will be an integral part of Davis-Standard’s senior management team, charged with transforming IT capabilities as...
Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company for the second quarter of 2022 of $33.7 million or 52 cents in earnings per share (EPS) increased by 18.1 percent from the $28.5 million or...
Kent-based Zulu Packaging provides products for a wide range of lamination and packaging film requirements, including flexible packaging films for direct food contact, lamination films for carton producers, and a stock range of lamination films...
BillerudKorsnäs is now a significantly larger company with Billerud North America’s (formerly Verso’s) result included from 1 April 2022. Performance in the second quarter was outstanding across all geographies, with total net sales of around...
Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and labels markets, is pleased to appoint Eddy Fadel to the role of Vice President and General Manager of its packaging suppliers...
FILMtech Inc., a metallized and clear barrier film supplier, has begun another expansion to its facility on its 18-acre campus near Knoxville, TN, USA. The excavation phase of the project has been completed, and the...
Esko has announced it has successfully achieved certification of the international standard on information security management, ISO 27001, following a perfect 100% assessment of its security policies and procedures. The accreditation, which applies to all...
Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has announced its plans to open a third Flexo HUB as it continues to invest in the development and growth of the flexographic industry. Based in Oakdale, Minnesota, the...
HP Inc. announced the amendment and extension of its previously announced private exchange offer to certain eligible holders for any and all outstanding notes issued by Plantronics, Inc. for up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount...
H.B. Fuller Company announced that it has entered a strategic partnership in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manufacturer that serves over 100 customers in more than 30 countries. The agreement brings...
The Plastics Technology Centre has created its own trademark to certify that reusable food packaging is safe and retains its properties after repeated washings. The trademark responds to companies’ need to adapt their products to...
All Printing Resources (APR) has announced the promotion of three employees to vice president positions. Catherine Haynes has been named the VP of growth and development, Brian Stewart will serve as the VP of operations,...
Mondi PLC said Friday that it has completed the disposal of its Personal Care Components business to Nitto Denko Corp. for 615 million euros ($644.8 million) ahead of schedule. The paper-and-packaging group said that the...
Cosmo Films has appointed Justin Glass as president for its business operations across North America. In his new role, Glass will be responsible for devising growth strategies and expanding business in the North American region...
Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a leading provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Harvest Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Anchor Printing based in Novi, Michigan. Anchor Printing is...
Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of three team members. They include: Danny Puran to Operations and Technology Manager, Polycast of the Stamford, Connecticut...
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Mike Brown has been appointed Vice President of Operations – GTA for the company’s Canadian businesses. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for executing the business operating...