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ACTEGA announces the legal merger of its three German operating companies, ACTEGA DS GmbH, ACTEGA Rhenania GmbH and ACTEGA Terra GmbH, into its former parent company, ACTEGA GmbH. The merger will result in ACTEGA forming...
AeroFlexx, a leader in sustainable packaging, has been awarded U.S. Patents 11,548,709 and 12,071,292. These patents present a flexible plastic package suitable for curbside recycling where all plastic bottles are accepted* that aligns with industry...
Balcan Innovations announced the completed installation of their new Windmoller & Hoelscher (W&H) printing press in Terrebonne, QC, serving as the first domino in a series of major investments in new extrusion, printing, and bag-making...
Cosmo First has commenced operations of a new biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film manufacturing line at its Aurangabad facility in Maharashtra, significantly expanding its production capacity. With an annual rated capacity of 81,200 tpa, the...
ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced that it has acquired DJS Systems, a leader in disposable food service packaging automation. DJS Systems is a well-known and respected automation...
German chemicals maker BASF SE, has in recent weeks sent out information to potential suitors for a sale of its coatings business at a valuation of about 6 billion euros ($6.81 billion), Bloomberg News reported....
Eco Flexibles, a UK-based flexible packaging business, has doubled its turnover in just 18 months following its investment in two Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 presses, as demand for sustainable flexible packaging has soared. Known for...
UPM Specialty Papers will invest over 10 million euros in the modernization of UPM Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland. The investment will allow UPM Specialty Papers to boost capacity and improve production stability in its...
Accredo Packaging, a leader in sustainable flexible packaging solutions, today announced the appointment of Frank Winter as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Winter will lead the financial strategy and operations for both Accredo and...
On December 12, 2024, Huhtamaki announced the appointment of Axel Glade (55) as President of the Flexible Packaging segment and member of the Global Executive Team latest by January 1, 2026. Axel will join Huhtamaki...
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) announced the commissioning of its first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility, “SYNDIGO1,” located in Connersville, Ind. The facility is one of the largest and most sophisticated plastic film mechanical recycling...
Ester Industries Ltd., India’s leading manufacturer of polyester films and specialty polymers, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹14 crore for FY25, marking a significant recovery from a loss of ₹121 crore in FY24. The...
The UKs leading independent flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart, has announced further investment in its Leeds based facility. Following significant investment last year, in both machinery and site facilities, Roberts Mart has committed a further...
"JPFL Films Private Limited, a material subsidiary of Jindal Poly Films Limited, has informed the company today on May 21, 2025, at 3.53 p.m. that a fire accident took place at their plant situated at...
Fruth Custom Packaging, a leading domestic manufacturer of medical packaging, has expanded operations to respond to increasing demand for biohazard bags and autoclave bags. Designed for healthcare, medical research, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology industries, Fruth autoclave...
Uflex reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 168.56 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with net loss of Rs 270.95 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations added 11.31% YoY to Rs 3,814.28 crore in...
Flexcon, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, is proud to announce that our CEO, Aimee Peacock, has been recognized by the Worcester Business Journal (WBJ) with the prestigious 2025 Power...
COIM USA, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer and part of the global COIM Group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 20-acre property in New Boston, Texas (Texarkana Region), from Palmer International. The acquisition...
Oliver Healthcare Packaging has opened its largest manufacturing facility in the region, located in Johor, Malaysia, in a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and support the surging demand from pharmaceutical...
A success story spanning more than three decades: Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the global market leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Nordmeccanica S.p.A., the world’s leading manufacturer of coating, laminating and metallizing technology, have...
Chinese converter, Foshan Jingguang Printing, has taken a significant step towards international expansion by establishing a new printing facility in Cambodia. This strategic move marks the company’s commitment to serving the growing demands of the...
Winpak Ltd. announces that at a meeting on May 15, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of five cents (5 cents, Canadian currency) per share. The dividend is payable on July 11,...
Flexcon Global is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2025...
Accredo Packaging has been officially certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC) and recertified by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC). This dual recognition affirms the...
Innovia Films, a leading materials science pioneer that manufactures BOPP films for labels, graphics, packaging and tobacco, has announced the launch of a new film coating line at its Zacapú plant in Mexico and will...
JPFL Films, a subsidiary of flexible packaging giant Jindal Poly Films, has confirmed a capacity expansion with new BOPP, PET and CPP lines in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new lines, expected to be commissioned in the...
Nelipak® Corporation, a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced that it will establish a new packaging production site in Grecia, Alajuela Costa...
Thorsten Seehars has been appointed as the new CEO of SÜDPACK. He succeeds Erik Bouts, who successfully led the company over the past six years and is stepping down to begin his well-deserved retirement. With...