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As the Nation comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for America. This guidance states that: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as...
FPA requests certain clarity with respect to Federal guidelines and mandates. As you continue to work on Emergency Legislation and stimulus packages in response to the COVID-19 crisis, FPA requests uniformity in distinguishing bans on...
It is of fundamental importance that the industry’s manufacturing facilities stay open and functioning in order to supply the necessary packaging consumer product companies and retailers need to supply goods the public needs through this...
Dear Governors’ Hogan and Cuomo: I am writing on behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) who is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers. Flexible packaging represents over $31 billion...
The Flexible Packaging Association issued letters to the White House, all Governors, and Capitol Hill leadership with regard to the need for essential packaging manufacturing during this time of uncertainty, particularly food insecurity and access...
It’s part of a growing movement to rollback or suspend such bans. Prohibitions on plastic bags can impact the promo products industry. In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, Maine lawmakers voted this...
Under these exceptional circumstances, the priority is to secure business continuity for the supply of consumer goods that are vital for the population. Food is one of them. It is key that the supply of...
Thailand’s Siam Cement Group (SCG) Packaging has postponed its $1bn initial public offering (IPO) as a result of the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak rattling global financial markets. The plan has been deployed indefinitely till the equity...
The coronavirus-related lockdowns imposed across Europe are beginning to disrupt chemical logistical systems, impacting plastics converters' planning and operational capabilities, resin buyers said. Although it is normally the monthly contractual resin price development that is...
US chemical companies can apply measures to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Corvid-19), but it is essential that they are able to maintain operations, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) said. “Many ACC member...
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces that it has opened the PEF Division Innovation Center at its operations in Front Royal, Virginia. The new $4 million, 5,000-square-foot Innovation Center houses a state-of-the-art, custom designed pilot line,...
Flexible packaging converter Pak Solutions LLC of Lancaster, N.H., recently completed a $7 million expansion. The packaging company invested in new converting and printing equipment, including a new Koenig & Bauer EVO XD eight-color press,...
As the Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19) spreads, Sun Chemical continues to monitor the changing economic landscape and the impact to its global supply chain. In response, Sun Chemical has issued the following statement...
Tredegar Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended December 31, 2019. Fourth quarter 2019 net loss was $3.1 million ($0.09 per share) compared with net income of $26.2 million...
CTI Industries Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom film products, foil and latex novelty balloons, and flexible packaging products, announced that it has completed its previously announced corporate name change from CTI Industries Corporation to...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announces the winners of the FPA 2020 Student Flexible Design Challenge. This year’s first place winners were a team of students from California Polytechnic State University, and two students from...
Manufacturer and converter of flexible packaging Daibochi Bhd is disposing of its entire 36.32% stake in property development and investment company Skyline Resources (M) Sdn Bhd for RM10 million, to focus on its core business....
Messe Düsseldorf is postponing the leading international trade fair interpack. It will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021. In doing so, Messe Düsseldorf is following the recommendation of the crisis management...
The drupa trade fair scheduled for 16-26 June 2020 will be postponed to 20-30 April 2021. In doing so, Messe Düsseldorf is following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the German Federal Government...
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), has promoted Greg Cook to Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer...
MacDermid Graphics Solutions announces the promotions of Patrick Mullaney to VP, Global Strategic Accounts, and Tom Caplinger to VP, Americas. With 32 years at MacDermid, Pat has been instrumental in building MacDermid Graphics Solutions into...
Wikoff Color is pleased to announce that Martin Iles has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, based at the Corporate Headquarters in Fort Mill, SC. In this position, Martin will be...
Stefan Pfundner, one of the flexible packaging industry’s distinguished experts in film production and technology has joined Liquibox’s European leadership team. Liquibox, based in the U.S., is a leading provider of flexible liquid packaging solutions...
Described as the “perfect e-commerce package” yet perfectly suitable for brick-and-mortar channels as well, the winner of the Highest Achievement Award in the 64th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition is AeroFlexx. The technology originally...
Liquibox received a silver award from the Flexible Packaging Association for Waterspout, a specialized bag-in-box refill system for home and office water coolers. This is the company’s eighth win since first entering the annual Flexible...
LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, announced it has signed definitive agreements to expand in China through a 50:50 joint venture with the Liaoning Bora Enterprise Group (Bora)....
Going forward, Soprad’s products will be marketed under the Pregis’ PolyMask brand and will further reinforce its offerings to a growing global market. (PolyMask products include temporary surface protection films and specialty films) “Soprad has...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced the winners of its 64th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries were recognized during the FPA Welcome Dinner & Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony held Wednesday,...