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Toray Announces Changes in Leadership
08.18.2022

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., has announced that Michael Brandmeier has retired as president and CEO and is now deputy chief representative and executive vice president of Toray Industries America. In his new role Brandmeier will...

LPS Industries Deploys State-of-the-Art Pouch-Making Machine
08.18.2022

LPS Industries, Moonachie NJ, a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer, has deployed the Mamata Vega 610-Plus pouch-making machine at its factory. This new pouch machine adds another state-of-the-art capability to produce pouches for the food,...

Comexi Consolidates Its Presence in the Swiss Market with the Sale of an L20000 Laminator
08.17.2022

Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, is consolidating its leadership position in the highly competitive Swiss market as a result of the sale of an L20000 laminator to...

ProAmpac’s Rocky Mount Facility Receives International Sustainability Carbon Certification
08.17.2022

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced their Rocky Mount, VA facility received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus). This is a global sustainability certification system which supports the tracking...

Anduro Manufacturing Announces Plans to Expand Plant in Honduras Due to Significantly Increased Demands for its Polywoven Bags and Other Packaging Products
08.16.2022

Anduro Manufacturing, a worldwide leader in providing high quality polywoven bags to the pet food and animal feed markets and other industries, has been experiencing significant growth in market share and demand for its products....

Imageworx Completes Miraclon Certification Program for KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates, Confirming its Commitment to Deliver “The Very Best Plate in the Industry”
08.16.2022

Imageworx has successfully completed the Miraclon Certification Program for FLEXCEL NX Plates. Designed to evaluate KODAK FLEXCEL NX System users’ ability to meet international standards, the certification program represents a feature set that drives industry-leading...

Walki Group to Acquire Finnish Packing Producers Westpak and Flexipack
08.16.2022

Walki Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Westpak Oy Ab and Flexipack Oy Ab. Since years, these two companies form an integrated value chain, providing high quality flexible...

Sole Source Capital Portfolio Company Dallas Plastics Acquires Emballage MPP
08.15.2022

Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Dallas Plastics, a leading manufacturer of blown polyethylene film with printing, embossing, and other value-added capabilities for the medical, food, and...

Russian Billionaire to Buy Mondi Mill
08.12.2022

Mondi has agreed a £1bn-plus deal to sell its biggest operation in Russia. In May Mondi announced that it would divest its Russian assets due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is has agreed...

Constantia Flexibles Acquires FFP Packaging Solutions
08.11.2022

Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, to acquire 100 % of FFP Packaging Solutions, a leading player for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK. Pim Vervaat,...

Registration Opens for FPA’s 2022 Fall Executive Conference
08.11.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 FPA Fall Executive Conference is now open. The conference...

Trex Launches Grassroots Movement to Expand Plastic Film Recycling
08.11.2022

As a company built on eco-minded values, Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, is enlisting communities and organizations to partner in its robust recycling efforts. The recently launched NexTrex®...

Glenroy Inc. Announces the Addition of Adam Gollnick as National Account Manager
08.11.2022

Glenroy® Inc., a leading sustainable flexible packaging company has announced the addition of Adam Gollnick to their team. As the National Account Manager, Gollnick will lead the company to grow and expand their reach in...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Sent to Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Opposing an Amendment to S. 4348
08.10.2022

The undersigned organizations oppose provisions added to S. 4348, the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancement Act” (FDASLA) via an amendment from Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) on food packaging and PFAS that could...

ISRI Rejects ‘Advanced Recycling’ Label, Says Plastic-to-Fuel Projects Should Not Count as Recycling
08.10.2022

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has recently announced its position on chemical recycling, saying its definition does not include plastics-to-fuel technology as recycling. It announced the position after adopting the language during its July...

Fresh-Lock to Debut Reclosable Packaging Solutions at SuperZoo
08.10.2022

Fresh-Lock, a manufacturer of reclosable solutions for flexible packaging, announced it would be showcasing its new Fresh-Lock Grip and Rip technology, among other packaging solutions for pet food, at SuperZoo 2022. “Consumers hold pet products...

Esko Announces Acquisition of Canadian-based Tilia Labs
08.10.2022

Esko, the global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print, packaging, and label industries, has acquired imposition A.I. software company Tilia Labs, in a deal that delivers on the need of brand...

Cosmo First Declares Financial Results
08.10.2022

Cosmo First has declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 2022. The company reported 23 percent increase in Net Revenue compared to Q1 FY22. During the quarter, the flexible packaging industry experienced pressure...

ProAmpac and Purition Pioneer High Barrier Recyclable Paper Sachet for Nutritional Powders
08.09.2022

Flexible packaging and material science leader, ProAmpac, in partnership with Purition, a wholefood nutrition producer, announced a breakthrough with ProActive Recyclable® paper sachets for powdered meal shakes. This fully recyclable high barrier paper sachet replaces...

Charter Next Generation Continues to Expand with the Acquisition of Polymer Film & Bag, Inc. and Certain Related Assets
08.08.2022

Charter Next Generation, North America's leading producer of high-performance, sustainable films, today announced that it will acquire Polymer Film & Bag, Inc., the extrusion business of the Polymer Packaging family of companies based in Massillon,...

Brilliant Polymers Invests Rs 100-cr in Capacity Expansion
08.06.2022

Manufacturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, Brilliant Polymers has announced a large-scale capacity expansion in the form of a new plant at its site in Ambernath. The new facility, which was inaugurated on 2...

BOBST to Showcase Sustainability Progress with oneBARRIER at INFLOFLEX at Fall Conference 2022
08.04.2022

At INFLOFLEX at Fall Conference, taking place in Covington, Kentucky, 11–12 October, BOBST will provide an update on its latest progress with oneBARRIER – a family of new alternative and sustainable solutions that have the...

ePac Flexible Packaging Announces Global Expansion
08.04.2022

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced it will accelerate its growth and transition to a global enterprise over the next 18 months. Eleven new...

Tredegar Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
08.04.2022

The board of directors of Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) declared a quarterly dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on October 1, 2022 to shareholders of record...

Sonoco Releases 2021-22 Corporate Sustainability Report, Renews 2030 Commitments
08.03.2022

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, released its 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report, renewing ambitious 2030 commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage. The Science Based Targets align with the Paris...

Pregis Expands Inspyre™ Product Line With New Mailer; Increases Support of Environmental Nonprofit Organization
08.02.2022

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, announces the expansion of its Inspyre™ product line with the new Inspyre™ Mailer, amplifying its contributions to help fight water insecurities in communities around the world. Inspyre™...

Breakthrough Automated Flexo Platemaking Solution Delivers Significant Benefits to Customers in First Year
08.02.2022

Esko and Asahi Photoproducts have announced that CrystalCleanConnect, the fully automated flexo platemaking line developed in partnership between the two companies, is now widely available following a successful first year since it was unveiled at...

KM Packaging Appoints Frances Busby as Managing Director
08.02.2022

Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of Frances Busby in the role of managing director. “Frances and KM have shared values of trust, ownership, passion, and...

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