Esko has announced that Sanja Valentic has been appointed VP/GM of its North America operations. The appointment follows the announcement that Steve Bennett will retire as of March 4, 2022. From December 2021, Sanja will...

US-based labelling company Brook + Whittle has entered an agreement to acquire custom label manufacturer Paradigm Label for an undisclosed sum. Based in Mira Loma, California, Paradigm Label focuses on supplying flexible packaging, pressure-sensitive labels...

Taking the first price action since the launch of the KODAK FLEXCEL NX System in 2008, Miraclon has announced a price increase of 6% on all products, effective from February 7th, 2022, and the introduction...

Sihl Group has announced its acquisition of Dietzgen Corporation. Dietzgen Corporation, located in Tampa, FL, is a provider of converting and distribution services for digital print media, including papers, films, and textiles to the US...

In recent years, the Schur Flexibles Group has grown rapidly and has established itself as a leading company in the field of flexible packaging solutions in Europe. B&C became the 80% majority shareholder of Schur...

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is announcing that it will be prioritizing technology investments to accelerate growth in its fast-growing industrial EFI Inkjet business to continue to lead the industry in the analog-to-digital transition, as well...

Takigawa, a worldwide leader in flexible packaging, has named Weijia Zhang Director – Business Development & Marketing for North America. Zhang will be instrumental in the growth of Takigawa Corporation America through strategic business direction...

All Printing Resources (APR) has announced that it has acquired JVI Solutions, effective January 1, 2022. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, JVI Solutions has provided customer-focused integrated products, equipment and services, and workflow consulting to flexographic...

Reflex Group has acquired Macfarlane’s labels business in a £6.4m deal. The deal was completed on 31 December and includes Macfarlane Labels, Macfarlane Group Ireland (Labels & Packaging), and Macfarlane Group Sweden. The UK operation...

Macaran Printed Products, a third-generation supplier of high-quality labels and packaging, has announced that Nick VanAlstine will transition the role of president to current executive vice president Tom Sargent. VanAlstine will remain as CEO. The...

Anne Stephens will be joining Wikoff Color as Vice President, Research and Development based at the Corporate Headquarters in Fort Mill, SC. In this position, Anne will be directly responsible for the R&D efforts in...

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its 50% share in the Flexible Packaging joint venture, or "FPS" to Gulf...

Huhtamaki has acquired full ownership of its Polish joint venture company Huhtamaki Smith Anderson sp. z o.o. from Smith Anderson Group Ltd. (SA). The company manufactures and sells foodservice paper bags in Eastern Europe at...

Tredegar Corporation reported that it has completed the sale of its approximate 18% ownership interest in kaleo, Inc pursuant to an agreement dated November 28, 2021, whereby Marathon Asset Management provided kaléo shareholders a full...

Wikoff Color Corporation, an ink and print company, is constructing a new, 40,000-square-foot plant in Lisbon. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is supporting the project by authorizing up to $200,000 in state income tax...

Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, has effectively expanded its plastics conversion capabilities through the recent acquisition of Crawford Industries, L.L.C. This partnership now positions Spartech as the only manufacturer...

Innovative Packaging Company announced the acquisition of privately held, Colorado-based Landmark Packaging, Inc. The acquisition combines two regional specialty packaging companies to create a platform to support food and beverage, industrial, and cannabis businesses across...

UFP Technologies, Inc., an innovative designer and custom manufacturer of components, subassemblies, products, and packaging primarily for the medical market, announced the acquisition of DAS Medical, Inc. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Atlanta,...

India’s Uflex is planning to build a new chemicals plant in Egypt with total investments of $30 million, according to a statement by the cabinet. The announcement took place during Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly’s inauguration...

BillerudKorsnäs has entered into a merger agreement with Verso Corporation (Verso) under which BillerudKorsnäs has agreed to acquire Verso, a leading producer of coated papers in North America, for a purchase price of approximately USD...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has acquired Prairie State Group (“PSG”), an SQF-certified provider of flexible packaging and labeling services based in Franklin Park, Illinois. This acquisition strengthens...

UFP Industries announced that its affiliate, UFP Packaging, LLC, has acquired Advantage Label & Packaging, Inc., a provider of labels and related equipment used in industrial packaging, for approximately $16 million. The transaction also includes...

Cincinnati-based Michelman continues its preparation in advance of Dr. Richard (Rick) I. Michelman's selection as the organization’s next President & CEO. Effective January 1, the following executive leadership changes will position the company for continued...

On December 16th, ePac Flexible Packaging sustained significant damage to its Chicago manufacturing plant. Thankfully, no one was injured and damage was largely contained to the press room which houses 3 HP Indigo 20000 digital...

Onex Corporation announced that ONCAP has completed the sale of Davis-Standard, LLC. Davis-Standard is a leading supplier of extrusion and converting systems and related aftermarket products and services for the rigid packaging, flexible packaging and...

Michelman, a leading solutions provider to the digital printing industry, will increase global prices by an average of 5% for DigiPrime® off-line primers, effective January 10, 2022. DigiPrime® off-line primers are used by paper mills,...

Canada-based flexible packaging supplier Transcontinental has reported that its full-year revenue for the fiscal year 2021 (FY21) rose by 2.7% to C$2.64bn ($2.08bn). The company said this growth was due to the impact of higher...

Ranpak Holdings Corp., a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, announced the acquisition of Recycold Cool Solutions BV, a manufacturer of sustainable cool packs. Unlike typical cool...