We are writing to respectfully oppose and request amendments to LD 1503 related to PFAS reporting requirements and product bans. The legislation as written could eventually ban thousands of products from sale and transport of...

Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has won a Bronze in Environmental Reporting at the 6th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA), the most prestigious international awards for...

A multi-million pound investment in machinery has been unveiled by specialist printed flexible packaging company Roberts Mart & Co Ltd at its facility on the outskirts of Leeds. The firm has purchased the 10 colour...

On Wednesday, the governor of Vermont signed a bill that prohibits the sale of certain products containing toxic “forever chemicals.” Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — or “forever chemicals,” as they do not break down in the...

Flexible packaging leader PAC Worldwide announces the promotion of Misha Riveros to Senior Vice-President of Engineering. PAC President Steve Foster made the announcement from the global company's Seattle headquarters. A packaging and manufacturing executive whose...

Cosmo Films Limited, a Global Leader in Films for Packaging, Labelling, Lamination and Synthetic Paper and an emerging player in Specialty Chemicals, Polymers & Pet care declared its financial results for the quarter and year...

We caught up with Darek Lewis, director of packaging for Veritiv, about innovations helping to bridge the sustainability gap with from-home shopping. Over the past few years, we have seen an uptick in demand for...

One of the societal challenges being addressed by AIMPLAS in its activities is the drive to make progress towards the circular economy, a production model fully supported by the European Commission that aims to meet...

Pregis, a leading manufacturer of protective packaging, announces its global Pregis 2K30 mission—a bold plan to harness the company’s passion for sustainability into concrete action. 2K30 includes real, measurable goals, close cooperation with Pregis partners,...

Bryce Corporation, the industry-leading supplier of innovative flexible packaging and prepress solutions, in partnership with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, has announced the first Store Drop-off...

Last year BillerudKorsnäs and Haver & Boecker published a total of nine sack packaging norms. These norms cover the basics and some of the most critical factors that need to be taken into account when...

Ulrika Lilja, Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing, has decided to leave her position at Stora Enso. After eight years in the company, she will assume the role as Head of Group Marketing and Communications...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)—a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a global supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries— is proud to present its new Paragon rewinder during an online...

The flexible plastic that wraps around meat and countless other consumer goods is almost always sent to the landfill. A new UB-led research project aims to change that. UB and partners have received a two-year,...

Commenting on his company’s recently announced contract with C&D Foods, ProAmpac CEO Greg Tucker hailed the development as “a significant sourcing arrangement and more.” The contract announced May 17 establishes ProAmpac’s facility in County Donegal,...

EarthFirst Films by PSI, a global bioplastic film technology and manufacturing company, announces the successful completion of the first commercial run of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) home compostable packaging film. Although the PHA materials have been certified,...

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) will be showcasing its latest innovations for the sign and display market at this month’s FESPA Wide Format virtual event. The company will unveil a new, compact table -...

After investing in a unique 18-month apprenticeship program, Koenig & Bauer is proud to announce that two of its students have graduated and are now working in the field here in the U.S. Kaitlin Sullivan...

German label printer Labelwerk GmbH has taken its first step into digital colour printing with a Xeikon 3030 REX. The company decided on a digital printing press from Xeikon’s REX range in order to meet...

Glenroy® Inc., a leading sustainable flexible packaging company, and Walex Products Company, a global leader in the commercial and consumer odor control markets, have announced the availability of its industry-first recyclable stand-up pouch for the...

AWT Labels & Packaging’s Board of Directors today announced Bruce Hanson will be joining the company as CEO effective immediately. During his 25-year career, Bruce has held numerous strategic leadership roles at RR Donnelley,...

The use of plastic substrates has been fundamental to the growth of packaging and will continue to play a vital role, despite its negative reputation. It all began when my parents gave me a chemistry...

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Colorado’s draft recommendations and key principles of producer responsibility (hereinafter referred to as “CO draft PR recommendations” or the “recommendations.” I am Alison Keane, President and CEO...

During its Q2 earnings call earlier this month, Berry Global announced that its revenue grew by 13% year on year. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that Berry Global, one of the world’s largest plastic...

Twenty companies are responsible for producing more than half of all the single-use plastic waste in the world, fuelling the climate crisis and creating an environmental catastrophe, new research reveals. Among the global businesses responsible...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the innovative frontrunner in digitally printed flexible packaging, is pleased to announce the launch of Certified Child Resistant (CR) Resealable pouches made with Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials. A collaboration between ePac,...

Scientists have developed a method of converting waste plastics to ingredients for jet fuel in less than an hour, to help tackle the plastic waste crisis. The researchers, from Washington State University (WSU), developed a...

The upcoming edition of PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL will now be moved to 9-12 February 2022 at BITEC, Bangkok. The move to next year from the original September 2021 date, will allow for optimum participation for...