This year will bring some exciting changes to the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). First, we have the official start of our new supporting category of membership. Supporting membership will be open to any firm or...

At the start of the new year when planning for a new legislative session, we always begin with an assessment of the previous year to establish a baseline for advocacy efforts on behalf of the...

The transition from a linear to circular economy is so complex observers have found that projects require expertise and investments from multiple stakeholders. And Closed Loop Partners, an investment firm dedicated to a circular economy,...

Sterile barrier film manufacturers often have little direct input on how their customers will store the f lexible materials they purchase from them. The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) has released a new white paper...

Brett Elliott found inspiration in an unlikely source when he was crafting a solution to the shortage of industrial technicians in the U.S. It was the traveling nurse industry that guided him as he laid...

California constantly introduces legislation in the packaging space, even though in June 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the most comprehensive extended producer responsibility bill in the United States. The bills listed below were all related...

A recycling plant for flexible films in Minnesota opened in mid-November, with both food-grade and non-food-grade post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin being produced. The project involved multiple stakeholders, including an equity investment by Charter Next Generation...

As the voice of the flexible packaging industry, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) works with regulators at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other U.S. regulatory agencies...

Miraclon is pleased to announce the appointment of John Prindl as its new Director of Product Support. Heading up the Global Product Support team, Prindl will lead the company’s technical product experts responsible for supporting...

Environmentally-conscious packaging producer Eco Flexibles is investing in the next generation of talent and encouraging young people to try out a career in packaging. As the print and packaging sectors grapple with an ageing workforce,...

One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”) announced that one of its affiliates has successfully completed the acquisition of Constantia Flexibles (“Constantia” or the “Company”), a leading global packaging manufacturer, from Wendel (Euronext: MF.FP), a...

With effect from January 2, 2024, SÜDPACK has acquired additional shares of CARBOLIQ GmbH and appointed Dirk Hardow as Managing Director. By doing so, SÜDPACK is demonstrating its commitment to a closed-loop system for plastics...

Results from the first phase of a study into Canada’s recycling system found that flexible materials account for 47% of the plastic packaging put on the Canadian market. The PRFLEX initiative, which aims to optimize...

On December 30, Trioworld Group signed an agreement to acquire the German company Wentus GmbH (Wentus), a leading player in solutions for high-performance food-, consumer- and hygiene packaging, from Egeria Group. “We are very pleased...

American based, Oliver Healthcare Packaging, a leading supplier of sterile barrier flexible packaging solutions to the global healthcare market, has commenced construction of its new manufacturing facility in the state of Johor, Malaysia. The facility...

On December 30, Trioworld Group signed an agreement to acquire the German company Wentus GmbH (Wentus), a leading player in solutions for high-performance food-, consumer- and hygiene packaging, from Egeria Group. “We are very pleased...

A major international collaboration to provide independent, scientific data linked to design, sortability and mechanical recyclability of flexible packaging has published its first report – with a focus on Near Infrared (NIR) technology. The testing...

The following statement is on behalf of Americans for Free Trade in response to the extension of the China Section 301 tariff exclusions by the United States Trade Representative. “Americans for Free Trade appreciates the...

The California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and these undersigned state and national organizations, representing diverse businesses large and small from across California, strongly support the application of the Circular Action Alliance (CAA)...

The November 20, 2023, decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to extend tariffs on aluminum to South Korea and Thailand will cost jobs in the United States, while increasing prices for consumers and...

Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising midmarket companies, has announced the recapitalization of Online Labels Group (OLG), a leading provider of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging solutions. In...

Billerud – including Billerud North America - retains its position as one of the world’s most sustainable companies in its industry sector. This year’s results from the globally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability Indices show that...

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we are writing to request that Congress exercise its Article I, Section 8 authority over trade matters and urge USTR to immediately conclude and...

Andrei Krés has been appointed as the new CFO of Billerud. Andrei has been the acting CFO since August 2023 and will assume the permanent role immediately. Andrei Krés joined Billerud in 2011 and has...

After a construction period of less than two years, the MULTIVAC Group has officially opened its new production site in India. Thanks to an investment volume of around nine million euros, the ultra-modern building complex...

Global print consumables supplier Flint Group has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, outlining the organisation's performance in the critical areas of social, economic and environmental responsibility. It is the company's first Sustainability Report since 2020...

Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising midmarket companies, announced the recapitalization of Online Labels Group (OLG), a leading provider of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging solutions. Terms of...

With over 25 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry, Steve brings a unique perspective to his role as he spent time running his own toll pouch converting company, where he was ultimately responsible...