Chemical recycling, sometimes known as advanced recycling, has long been a controversial practice in the recycling arena. At the Southeast Recycling Development Council annual meeting Dec. 1, representatives from Eastman and PureCycle, two companies that...

Canada-based flexible packaging supplier Transcontinental has reported that its full-year revenue for the fiscal year 2021 (FY21) rose by 2.7% to C$2.64bn ($2.08bn). The company said this growth was due to the impact of higher...

As the year comes to a close, Koenig & Bauer is pleased to continue its strong support for the entire printing industry. Through its event sponsorships and charitable donations, the firm believes it is providing...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation has launched version 5.0 of its proprietary BONFIRE® Film Development Platform for modeling and simulating multilayer films. A free tool for NOVA Chemicals’ customers and broader value chain collaborators, the BONFIRE Platform...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, congratulates Eximpro, one of its long-time customers, on winning the AWA International Sleeve Label Award 2021. The Mexican...

To adapt a common analogy, is the worldwide food packaging plate half full or half empty? According to a report released last month, the market is projected to grow from $338.34 billion in 2021 to...

Ranpak Holdings Corp., a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, announced the acquisition of Recycold Cool Solutions BV, a manufacturer of sustainable cool packs. Unlike typical cool...

With the start-up of its new state-of-the-art BOPP line in Indonesia, PTL is all set to participate in the fast growing flexible packaging market in the South East Asian region. “The start-up of the BOPP...

Amazon has developed a new, more sustainable form of insulated food packaging that not only is made from recycled paper but also is easily recyclable. The packaging keeps ecommerce grocery orders in a safe temperature...

While saying "where did the year go?" we also need to ask, “What does 2022 have in store?" There’s no seasonality like there used to be. The industry cannot forecast as it used to either....

Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has been named to CDP’s climate change A List. CDP surveys and assesses the efforts of businesses and subnational governments in relation...

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the second annual AWAVirtual™ Insights Forum on 27th January 2022, a platform providing insights and thought leadership from today’s industry captains and change agents. Bringing together CEOs, Executives, and...

Learning to recycle just got more rewarding for K-12 students nationwide, who now have the chance to win a cash prize for their school by participating in the Trex® Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Trex Company,...

From sustainability gurus and ecommerce experts to creative designers and productivity watchdogs, your packaging peers spoke eloquently on topics vital to the industry. “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where...

As the world approaches two years of battling the corona virus, and the resulting supply chain crisis, food and beverage manufacturers like Mars, Grupo Bimbo, and others remain focused their sustainability goals. I’m Joyce Fassl,...

OpenGate Capital portfolio company, Duraco Specialty Tapes, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty materials, announced that it has acquired 3 Sigma, a custom solution provider of pressure-sensitive products and specialty coatings from Brixey...

Davis-Standard is pleased to introduce the latest in the company’s groove feed innovation with the launch of its SHO extruder. Equipped to save space while offering outputs up to 20 percent higher than existing groove...

Davis-Standard is pleased to introduce a new compact extruder engineered for extrusion coating applications – the CHP. The machine’s sleek design offers a smaller footprint and lighter weight to allow for easier addition to an...

Waste Management of Houston, TX, revealed plans to invest $200 million in recycling infrastructure in 2022, bringing the company’s investment in new and upgraded recycling facilities to over $700 million since 2018. With the demand...

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we thank the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade for holding an important hearing on U.S. competitiveness issues with China. As part of that...

Maruti Printing transformed its business as the first printer in India to adopt the latest LED-UV curing technology from AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology Company. The hybrid system, which includes traditional UV modules, has...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Packaging Innovation Center, located at its headquarters in Green Bay. The multi-purpose space is more than 4,700 square...

Sun Chemical released the latest edition of its Corporate Sustainability Report, which focuses on the organization’s commitment to a robust sustainability strategy comprised of three key pillars: operations, products and services, and collaborations. As part...

Koenig & Bauer is continuing to proceed with its transformation from a traditional manufacturer of machinery into an agile technology group. Using global megatrends and intense discussions with customers and industry experts as a basis,...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging, announced the opening of its greenfield packaging facility in Tuas, Singapore. The dedicated healthcare packaging facility will address a current and future market need, as...

Canada Plastics Pact is excited to be welcoming 15 new Partners following last month’s release of its shared action plan to build a circular economy for plastics packaging in Canada. The new Partners announced include...

As energy prices continue to rise and green energy mandates increasingly shape commercial economics, the world needs all of the non- fossil fuel sources it can get. Biogas remains an attractive way to extract energy...

Calgary-based material supplier Nova Chemicals Corp. has named Alan Schrob as its post-consumer resin (PCR) development manager. Schrob previously held the title of senior leader, market management for the company. “In his new role, Alan...