PPC FLEX, a leader in advanced packaging solutions, has significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities by installing the world’s highest-throughput platen-based Chevron machine. This addition marks a milestone as the first Chevron system in the United...

Sonoco Products Company, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2024. “Our third-quarter results were within expectations from seasonally higher Consumer Packaging demand and...

The Advocating for Sustainability Committee of the Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has been busy this year. Since 2023, the team restructured and is once again falling under a single...

The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) released a new white paper titled “Preformed Sterile Barrier Systems Storage and Handling.” Developed by the SPMC®’s Technical Committee, the paper delivers recommendations and best practices for the storage...

As 2024 began to wind down, FlexPack VOICE® asked three experts involved with the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) about key flexible packaging industry developments this year, while looking toward 2025 and beyond: Amanda Ciccone, senior...

LongueVue Capital is pleased to announce the launch of Innotex Packaging Solutions, a new integrated flexible packaging solutions provider uniting Summit Plastics, ClearView Packaging, and Fredman Packaging. This strategic rebranding brings together the complementary capabilities...

ACTEGA, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the appointment of Stuart Hayes as its new managing director for ACTEGA North America. Hayes brings...

Michelman, an innovator in water-based chemistry, today announced it will donate $750,000, distributed across a variety of community-focused non-profit organizations, along with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education programs and initiatives that advance sustainability. The...

Constantia Flexibles, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions, proudly announces that its innovative mono-polypropylene (PP) laminate for the Pharma industry, PERPETUA, has received Technology Approval from RecyClass. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to...

Ahead of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) next month, the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published an open letter calling on governments to address plastic pollution at a global...

TC Transcontinental announces the sale of its industrial packaging operations to Hood Packaging Corporation for a price of US$95 million (about C$132 million) subject to working capital adjustments. These operations generated approximately US$50 million (about...

Bobst's new plant, which spans over 14,000 square metres (1.4-lakh sqft), will serve as a hub for the company's localised manufacturing efforts, catering to the needs of the Indian corrugated and flexible packaging industries. The...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces its commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under the Net-Zero pathway and celebrates its recent EcoVadis Bronze Medal recognition. These milestones underscore ProAmpac's...

Imaflex Inc. is pleased to announce that Stephan Yazedjian has officially assumed his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This marks an important milestone in the Corporation's ongoing growth journey. ...

Taghleef Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of PP-based, biobased, and biodegradable films for flexible packaging, labels, graphic arts, announces the opening of its new Innovation Center in Italy, at its site in San...

The second webinar in a three-part series on packaging labeling requirements—“Legislative Pathways: State or Federal?”—will begin at 1 p.m. EST on October 29, 2024, and is sponsored by AMERIPEN—the American Institute for Packaging and the...

UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman have co-created three cutting edge solutions that are designed to allow brand owners to replace multi-material, non-recyclable packaging with paper-based alternatives that meet their requirements for food contact and recyclability....

Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 29, 2024. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company (Earnings) for the third quarter of...

The third quarter was another solid quarter for Billerud. As we had planned, our net sales grew, and profitability improved in both regions. The positive profitability trend we have seen from the beginning of the...

A new player in flexible packaging segment, Pouches.com has entered the US market with its streamlined, fully integrated online ordering system. Offering custom-printed pouches and packaging for B2B customers nationwide, Pouches.com offers ease of use,...

The undersigned entities (the “Coalition”) are appreciative of the opportunity to submit comments regarding California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s (“CalRecycle”) proposed revisions to the Senate Bill 54 (“SB 54”) permanent regulations. Together, the...

JPFL Films, a flexible packaging giant that is a part of the BC Jindal Group, has announced it is operating at full capacity in its capacitor film business. To cater to the growing capacitor market,...

​Marco Hilty, President, Flexible Packaging, and member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki for personal reasons. Marco’s last day with Huhtamaki will be January 31, 2025. The process to appoint...

Nedbank Private Equity (NPE), through its Corporate and Investment Banking division, has partnered with the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) to acquire a majority stake in Tropic Plastic and Packaging, a prominent black-owned business. The transaction,...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report shows significant achievements and continued progress in the company’s sustainability aspirations. In addition to having its safest...

LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it became full owner of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. APK will be fully integrated and continue as part of LYB, a sustainability leader in the chemical industry. It is LYB’s ambition...

Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ polyurethane production at its Düsseldorf site has recently received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. Following in the footsteps of Drogenbos, Belgium, and Bopfingen, Germany, this is the adhesive manufacturer’s...

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leader in specialty films and material science solutions, proudly announces the release of its first-ever Sustainability Report. This report showcases significant advancements made in 2023 as CNG fulfills its purpose...