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The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) is pleased to announce Unbound, a virtual event for opportunities in industrial and functional printing, scheduled to run September 15, 2021 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm EDT. Unbound will be...
A global supplier of multilayer plastic packaging shows that circularity in packaging sustainability is possible now — without sacrificing food quality or shelf life. Packaging sustainability starts with companies on the front lines of the...
Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, is expanding its presence in Thailand after the sale of an Offset CI8 printing press and an ML1 MC laminator to Prepack,...
Yunhong CTI Ltd., a leading manufacturer of custom film products, foil and latex novelty balloons, and flexible packaging products, announced that it has entered into an agreement for the redemption of all of its equity...
Michelman's workplace culture of giving, success, and curiosity has been honored worldwide. In the Americas, where Michelman is gearing up for the upcoming United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) campaign, associates exceeded their 2020 campaign...
Tekni-Plex, a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative packaging material solutions and medical products, has acquired Michigan-based M-Industries, LLC, a leader in container vented lining technology. M-Industries will operate as part of...
MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a global leader in flexographic platemaking and printing solutions, announces the groundbreaking of a new photopolymer plate production line at its manufacturing facility in Wigan, UK. The new line will double MacDermid’s...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, invites participants to Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, to explore how the company’s approach to collaborative innovation could help them re-imagine Healthcare packaging. “We invite...
easyJet is introducing new uniforms for its cabin crew and pilots that are made from recycled plastic, with 45 bottles going into each outfit, the firm said. Up to half a million bottles will be...
FILMtech Inc., an industry leader in metallized and barrier films, announces Joey Barnard as the new Vice President of Operations. Barnard will be responsible for day-to-day operations of FILMtech’s facilities. His role will include assisting...
Tredegar Corporation reported second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021. Second quarter 2021 net income from continuing operations was $20.7 million ($0.61 per diluted share) compared to net income from continuing...
The undersigned organizations are writing as a follow-up to our previous comments regarding AB 478, legislation pertaining to the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in plastic thermoform containers. As we have stated, we recognize...
Liquibox’s Liquipure™ ultra mono-material flexible packaging for bag-in-box beverages was selected for an Ameristar Packaging Award. Launched only a few months ago, Liquipure ultra has already been a game-changer for the beverage industry. The Liquibox...
Globally, medical flexible packaging valued at $15.8 billion in 2020 is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2021 to 2028, according to a Grand View Research report published April 2021....
Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has once again been recognized for excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance with inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE...
Over 25% of Michelman's global workforce are chemists, scientists, and engineers whose technical expertise helps companies navigate the packaging industry's ever-changing material and end-of-life requirements. Their most recent addition is Mr. Pasha Solel as Senior...
Cosmo Films Limited, a Global Leader in Films for Packaging, Labelling, Lamination, and Synthetic Paper and an emerging player in Specialty Chemicals and Polymers declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 2021. During...
David Timm, president of Pregis’ performance flexible operations, has established several pivotal roles focused on creating a whole new customer experience model. These include: Russ Joseph, vice president of sales; Beth Scherpenberg, vice president of...
C-P Flexible Packaging, a leader in the flexible packaging industry, announced the acquisition of Prestige-Pak, Inc., a privately held manufacturer in Wisconsin focusing on printed packaging films for the retail food markets. C-P Flexible Packaging...
Amcor and Michigan State University’s (MSU) School of Packaging announced a new partnership, reflecting the parties’ shared commitment towards future talent, greater innovation and responsible packaging. Amcor plans to invest over $10 million in MSU’s...
Inovar Packaging Group, LLC has recently completed its acquisition of Precision Label, Inc. in Oceanside, CA in partnership with the existing Precision Label management team. This is Inovar’s sixth platform company and adds to its...
Despite a rising interest in sustainability, the American economy still produces a lot of plastic waste—around 46 million tons each year, scientists say. Less than 10% of that gets recycled, meaning that Katy Perry’s plastic...
It looks like we’re going to have to work a whole lot harder to save the planet. Because New York’s ridiculous ban on plastic bags in supermarkets, restaurants and delis isn’t going to do the...
On a recent Take Five with Packaging World: The rise in e-commerce in 2020 led to brands rethinking package design to connect with consumers outside the retail environment. Here are five major design trends that...
Samantha Jenkins was studying a number of types of fungus in a research project for her company, when one of the fungi made a bid for freedom. "Imagine a jar full of grain with a...
BillerudKorsnäs is in a process with the aim of divesting the paper mill in Beetham, UK. The process is ongoing and no binding agreement to divest the mill has yet been entered into. Since BillerudKorsnäs’...
Cosmo Films has re-launched its BOPP-based Direct Thermal Printable (DTP) top-coated film with a proprietary coating, enabling the formation of an image or impression on the film upon contact with the heated print head of...
At a beach cleanup, volunteers or workers usually focus on picking up pieces of trash like plastic water bottles or food packaging. But the sand is often filled with the tinier scraps of plastic that...