Two printing giants, one shifting landscape. Sean Smyth, consultant and analyst at Smithers, breaks down the technology trends, growth markets, and competitive pressures reshaping the industry to 2030. Sean Smyth has spent more than 25...

TOPPAN Packaging marks one year since the TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses, highlighting significant progress in building a more connected, capable, and customer-focused organization. Over the past year, the company has...

Auxilium Worcester, an accelerator and innovation studio supporting early-stage technology companies, will open a state-of-the-art materials science lab in downtown Worcester in partnership with Flexcon, a global materials manufacturer based in Spencer, MA. The Flexcon...

Sustainability is becoming more essential in every aspect of business, and the world of printing is no exception. Heiner Klokkers, president and CEO Europe, India, Africa and Middle East for Flint Group, notes that inks...

All Printing Resources (APR), a provider of flexographic printing solutions and technical expertise, has announced the promotion of Catherine Haynes to executive vice president. In her new role, Haynes will lead APR’s Technical Solutions Group...

Perhaps more than other formats, flexible packaging has faced backlash amid a wave of US legislation aiming to decrease reliance on fossil fuels and reduce plastic waste. Since its inception, flexible packaging has been touted...

Charter Next Generation (CNG) has earned accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), a nonprofit organization that advances measurable sustainability progress across the pet industry through benchmarking, tools and third-party verification. CNG joined PSC in...

Bangkok-based Indorama Ventures—controlled by petrochemicals billionaire Aloke Lohia—has agreed to merge its Indian packaging unit, Indovida India, with EPL, a company backed by U.S. private equity giant Blackstone, in a $2 billion deal. The proposed...

On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we respectfully oppose SB 1180 unless amended. The coalition includes stakeholders who participated in the negotiations that led to SB 54, as well as organizations committed to its effective...

Make or buy containers or packaging machines. This is a common decision for consumer goods packagers. Up to now, it usually didn’t include electrical power. Going forward, though, you might want to add this to...

Flint Group, a global leader in inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions for packaging, announces its rebrand to Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This rebrand reflects an important step in the company’s strategic evolution,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the printing industry, offering a wide range of tools that boost productivity, unlock smarter customer insights, and enhance creativity across converter operations. For label and packaging converters, it’s no longer...

Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, announced the signing of a definite agreement for the acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, a prominent Indian producer of flexographic and gravure printing inks....

Empire State Development announced that Ultrapak, LLC is expanding its Chautauqua County operations, modernizing its long-term facility in the city of Dunkirk. Supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the...

As costs decline and functionality expands, more consumer-packaged goods companies and OEMs are expanding usage of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released in February 2026 by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing...

BOBST aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13, through a coordinated program of partner collaborations, joint presentations, demonstrations and events. Spanning labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons and corrugated...

California’s SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act) is among the most stringent Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies globally. While CalRecycle is still refining the final regulations, the statutory performance targets remain....

ACTEGA, a global specialist in inks and coatings, and Living Ink Technologies, a leader in bio-based pigment innovation, have announced the launch of ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink, the first commercially available UV flexographic ink...

Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE), a global provider of air pollution control solutions, today reported increased inquiries from manufacturers seeking technologies to support sustainable production as artificial intelligence and advanced industrial systems accelerate global manufacturing...

The EPA’s intent to update the OSWI rule is the latest step in an ongoing debate over how the federal government should categorize pyrolysis under air emissions regulations that currently cover small MSW combustors and...

Throughout its 70 years, Wikoff Color has made a name for itself as a respected leader in the ink industry. From its beginnings in 1956 to today, where Ink World places Wikoff as the 13th...

Integrating flexible packaging into a circular economy is challenging with the current infrastructure, but recovery systems are improving and advanced recycling technologies spark hope. Flexible packaging is increasingly popular with consumers for its convenience and...

Due to increasing costs related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Flint Group will raise the prices of all its packaging ink and coating products, effective immediately. Doug Aldred, Chief Commercial Officer –...

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) released Reuse in Retail Initiative (RRI) Scoping Phase: What We Learned and Where We are Going Next, outlining the program’s future scope—including the product category, reuse model, and region—and key...

Polymer Packaging, Inc. has announced the retirement of President Dan Wish, effective April 1, along with two executive promotions supporting continued growth across its flexible and bakery packaging operations. Wish retires following a 35-year career...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is excited to announce the winners of its 70th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The awards were...

HiFlow Solutions has launched HiFlow Quote, an AI-powered estimating platform designed for folding carton, flexible packaging, corrugated and label converters, offering standalone deployment on existing ERP infrastructure. The system automatically extracts estimating parameters from incoming...

Comexi, a global leader in flexible packaging machinery, arrives at Interpack (Stand 8A F54) with a disruptive message for Brand Owners: sustainability is no longer a cost, but a driver for industrial eiciency. By integrating...