Huhtamaki has completed the acquisition of the assets and operations of Mohan Mutha Polytech Private Limited (MMPPL), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India. MMPPL has approximately 160 employees and...

The American Packaging Corp. recently renewed its funding support to Rochester Institute of Technology and its packaging science program with a gift of $1 million. Funding from the long-time corporate partner will support two innovative...

A packaging business has announced plans to close its Deeside factory with the potential loss of up to 167 jobs. Mondi says it has opened a 45-day consultation with employee representatives regarding the closure of...

Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC..

The appointment of Hervás, independent member of the board of the company until now, is a clear commitment to the promotion of innovation and technology. Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the printing and...

Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020 by Newsweek. “We are honored to be included as one of America’s most responsible, alongside...

Uteco North America, producers of printing equipment for the flexible packaging industry, has reported record sales for the North American market in 2019, demonstrating double-digit growth over 2018. “Uteco takes pride in focusing on market...

CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, confirmed it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Polish BOPP film producer...

PSI appoints Mike DuFrayne President and CFO. DuFrayne joined the company as CFO in 2017. During this tenure, he was an integral leader in the company’s successful transition to a global leader in thin gauge...

Huhtamaki has agreed to acquire full ownership of its joint venture company Laminor S.A. in Brazil. Laminor is specialized in high-quality tube laminates, particularly for oral care applications, and was set up in 2002 as...

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA is taking over the Swiss overprint varnish specialist Schmid Rhyner AG, thereby strategically expanding its ACTEGA division. “In acquiring Schmid Rhyner, we are continuing to systematically pursue the ALTANA strategy...

PolyOne Corporation, a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Clariant to purchase its global color and additive masterbatch business.  In addition, PolyOne...

Huhtamaki has completed the acquisition of the majority of the business of Everest Flexibles (Pty) Limited (“Everest”), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer in South Africa. The annual net sales of the acquired business is approximately...

DuPont is creating a new $45.4 billion consumer goods giant by merging its food and nutrition business with International Flavors & Fragrances. The deal announced Dec. 15 values the DuPont unit at $26.2 billion. DuPont...

Tekni-Plex is announcing the formation of the Tekni-Plex Medical business unit, which will facilitate the supply of mission-critical, high-value components, materials, and solutions to medical device manufacturers worldwide.

ePac is excited to announce its European expansion with a second UK location. This second facility will be in the North of England and will be open and operational in the second half of 2020....

Davis-Standard, LLC announced that it has acquired Deacro Industries, Ltd (“Deacro”) of Mississauga, Ontario. Deacro designs, manufactures and assembles high-performance slitting, rewinding and roll handling equipment for the converting process of paper, film and foil...

Nampak Limited announced that it entered into an agreement for the sale of Nampak Plastics Europe Limited (“NPE”) for an undisclosed amount to Bellcave Limited (“Bellcave”).  Nampak CEO, André de Ruyter commented: “The sale of...

By commissioning a fully automated production facility at the Siegburg site, Siegwerk is setting a new quality standard for the production of customized printing inks and varnishes, while continuing to push forward its own digitization....

NDC Technologies, a global provider of productivity enhancing measurement and control solutions, announced that Marti Nyman has joined the company as president and strategic growth leader. Nyman succeeds Dave Roland, who has served as NDC’s...

Recognizing his increased duties within the web & specialty division, Koenig & Bauer has promoted Preston Neetzel to the position of director of flexo sales. In this new role, Neetzel will expand on his current...

AeroFlexx announced a partnership with Fameccanica, an innovation-based group focusing on diversified industrial automated machinery. With an innovative approach to design and wealth of experience in web converting and liquid filling machinery...

As of January 2020, MPS Systems North America Inc. will be operational in Philadelphia, PA. The North American subsidiary of the Dutch-based press builder is set to move from current facilities in Green Bay, WI....

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in fast time to market, short and medium run length finished pouches and rollstock, has announced plans to expand into the Asia Pacific region. Newly created ePac Holdings Asia...

Pregis is announcing another $5 million investment in its Pregis Films facility located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additionally, Pregis is leasing an additional 35,000 square feet in the same location for expanded warehousing capability...

All American Label and Packaging has acquired Label Art of California to utilize its HP Indigo presses to produce digital labels and Mark Andy for flexographic orders. The Label Art history began in an Oakland...

TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its paper and woven polypropylene packaging operations to Hood Packaging Corporation for a price of US$180 million (about C$239...

High-barrier film specialist Advanced Barrier Extrusions LLC is expanding its capabilities into printing and decorating with the purchase of Flexographic Packaging Co. Both companies are based in Wisconsin. Terms were not disclosed. "We're excited...