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Novolex, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, announced that it has earned Network Distribution’s prestigious Corporate Account Supplier of the Year award. “At Novolex, we are dedicated to delivering the best service and...
Compare almost any packaging film from 40 years ago to a modern film and you will see many differences. While different packages have changed in different ways, two evolutions are nearly universal: The film’s thickness...
The judges for the 66th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition have been involved in the packaging industry for decades. Jim Peters, Brian Ludwick, and Martin Golden brought their varied careers in academia, publishing, and...
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading international suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has signed a contract to purchase the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa. The family-owned...
Jindal Poly Films’ wholly owned subsidiary - Jindal PolyPack has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shareholding of SMI Coated Products which is engaged in the manufacturing of pressure sensitive label stocks. SMI boasts...
Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase its latest high-performance color management, surface treatment, LED-UV curing, inspection, defect detection and Industry 4.0-based analytics solutions at Print4All (pavilion 9, booth G15 H16), which is taking place May...
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Petfood Forum at Booth 1342 with an emphasis on sustainable packaging innovation, highlighting its numerous ProActive Recyclable solutions. “ProAmpac is pleased to showcase the latest...
Sales increased by 23% to EUR 2,798 (2,276) million. Operational EBIT increased by 53% to EUR 503 (328) million. Operational EBIT margin increased to 18.0% (14.4%). Operating profit (IFRS) increased to EUR 394 (161) million....
Sealed Air announced the introduction of prismiq™, a digital packaging brand with a portfolio of solutions for design services, digital printing and smart packaging. “The future of digital packaging and graphics is here. prismiq™, powered...
Siegwerk, one of the world's leading suppliers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, yesterday announced its membership in the Cologne-based alliance MIT FRAUEN IN FÜHRUNG (With Women in Leadership). The local...
t’s an exciting time to be part of Koenig & Bauer’s CI flexographic printing press division. Due to customer demand and growth, the division is investing in additional service technicians, consolidating its assembly operations for...
Responding to the increased market demand for post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging solutions, flexible packaging leader, ProAmpac, announced the launch of its unique ProActive PCR® Retort pouches. Both EU and FDA compliant for food contact in...
Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, announces the launch of spot color support for PureFlexo Printing. Introduced in 2021 for process printing, PureFlexo Printing controls unwanted ink spread and allows for greater latitude on press...
LemuGroup has announced its acquisition of Mida Machinery, a move that has been signed and executed as of April 8, 2022. Founded in 1993 and located in Vitoria, Spain, Mida Machinery has been recognized for...
Huhtamaki had a strong start to the year, despite challenging market conditions. Overall, the demand was strong, in an operating environment affected by continued supply chain tensions and very high inflation across the board. The...
Anyone who has encountered foam clamshells for restaurant take-out food, white or green “peanut” packing to cushion shipments, or those thick foam blocks for protecting boxed furniture is familiar with expanded polystyrene (EPS). In use...
The flexible packaging value chain, in addition to continuing work on enhancing mechanical recycling processes, is also working on commercialising chemical recycling. In this interview, Sirt Mellema, CEO of Fuenix Ecogy Group, shares his insights...
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) must oppose, unless amended, Senate Bill 2788 – Relating to Health and Safety – Refuse Disposal, which would add advanced recycling as a definition for refuse disposal and establishes a...
Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the first quarter of 2022, which ended on March 27, 2022. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company for the first quarter of 2022...
According to CEFLEX, a truly circular economy must be demand-driven. The organisation has worked backwards along the supply chain to clarify the scale of mechanical and chemical recycling, sorting, infrastructure, and collection needed to ensure...
The United States has one of the fastest growing packaging markets in the world and is expected to have an annual growth rate of 3.5% between 2021 to 2026. In March 2022, the United States...
From long-lasting legal contracts to one-time use receipts, businesses worldwide use printing in one form or the other. While the results are the same—converting an image from digital to physical, the processes vary. One of...
Fujifilm received $1.64 million in taxpayer-backed grants to support its two expansions underway in New Castle. Last month, Fujifilm announced its second expansion in less than two years, investing another $28 million to add more...
Greenwashing, chemical recycling, and how to pick most sustainable packaging material for your product—all explained by U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of the PackHub and Packaging World’s Matt Reynolds.
Earth Day should be every day—planetary health is critical. While there are numerous important cross-industry initiatives, this year, we’re taking “official Earth Day 2022” to focus on the rise in partnerships targeting sustainability specifically in...
Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced the release of its online 2021 Sustainability Report describing the Company's efforts to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. This is...
For eco-conscious students across the country, it pays to be “green” – this year more than ever! Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products, recently concluded its...
Imaflex Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed equipment purchase agreements over the past quarter for three new co-extrusion blown film lines to help meet heightening demand for its products. "In recent years...