The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the development of five roadmaps to assist companies in moving towards a circular economy....

TricorBraun Flex, the flexible packaging division of global packaging leader TricorBraun, has launched Biotre 3.0, a fully-compostable, plant-based packaging material. Biotre is a flexible packaging film made from renewable and compostable resources, such as wood...

When anyone considers what the future might hold for packaging, it's always prudent to see where packaging was yesterday and where it is today, including all positives and areas of improvement needed. There are many...

BillerudKorsnäs Aktiebolag (publ) has today, Wednesday 5 May 2021, held its Annual General Meeting. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Annual General Meeting was conducted through postal voting in accordance with temporary legislation. The Annual...

Converting equipment manufacturer Grafisk Maskinfabrik A/S (GM) has reached a milestone in the history of the company. On May 1, 2021, the Danish manufacturer, which was founded by the Nielsen family in 1981, celebrated its...

An ISO 9001- and ISO 13485-certified organization based in Hermann, Mo., Laser Light Technologies provides custom laser processing systems and services using excimer, femtosecond, picosecond and YAG laser technologies. “The addition of the talented team...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is launching its newest AirSpeed® MINI PAK’R compact, on-demand air cushioning machine, and companion film in the EU. The machine offers a film with a minimum of...

Profol Americas, Inc. has been granted ISO 9001:2015 certification as designated by Verisys Registrars. The firm received this designation due to its outstanding implementation of a quality management system in its cast film manufacturing processes....

DuPont announced financial results for the first quarter 2021. “As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the leading positions we hold in semiconductor, smartphones, automotive, water filtration, and residential construction end-markets enabled us to deliver...

To maintain its unique standing in its marketplace, separating itself from its competitors by applying its top craftsmanship with in-depth knowledge, Battlefield Press continues to offer its customers the highest quality, fast turnaround, and competitive...

What makes a packaging concept not only functional and visually appealing, but also able to interact with our senses when it comes to sound, touch, taste, or smell? That’s the challenge for this year’s...

When Rebecca Prince-Ruiz recalls how her eco-friendly movement Plastic Free July has progressed over the years, she can't help but smile. What began in 2011 as 40 people committing to going plastic-free one month a...

Printpack is excited to announce the launch of our new brand tagline, “Preserving and Enhancing People’s Lives.” Printpack’s purpose is deeply rooted in its Philosophy and Core Values. Nothing is more fundamental to what Printpack...

2021 began with a rush in many states to consider policies that will squarely impact the flexible packing industry. This year, extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, recycled content, and packaging labeling mandates are incredibly...

Sustainability is a concern for governments, businesses, and people worldwide. According to studies conducted by global business houses, 39% of consumers check for beverage packaging’s environmental information before buying, and 66% of consumers avoid a...

Registration opened for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021 (Sept. 27-29, Las Vegas Convention Center) to welcome the industry back together at the only comprehensive packaging and processing event in the world...

As the packaging industry—particularly the plastic and flexible packaging industry—continues to face unprecedented levels of legislation around end-of-life management and full circularity, promotion of the many benefits of flexible packaging is more important than ever....

At this time a year ago, advocacy efforts in Washington were just starting to adjust to the realities of a pandemic-dictated virtual work environment and a mostly reactive emergency-based legislative agenda. Now, despite the ongoing...

PPC Flexible Packing LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging, announced the acquisition of North Salt Lake, UT – based Target Labels and Packaging, LLC. Target is the seventh acquisition of specialty and differentiated...

From scraped knees to heart-valve replacements, every day people depend upon health care and medical/surgical supplies safely delivered in sterile packaging. Yet, too often sterile packaging is taken for granted or overlooked. “Sterile packaging is...

Sustainability goals are shared across the flexible packaging industry, so when it comes to finding ways to improve the circular economy, collegiality and collaboration dominate, says Randy Shermet, vice president of sales and development at...

Without reliable information about COVID-19’s impact on daily life and spending habits, strategic planning becomes challenging for flexible packaging manufacturers hoping to make inroads in, perhaps, Turkey, France, Brazil, or China. That is where the...

FPA recently joined forces with The Recycling Partnership (TRP) with its Film and Flexibles Recycling Coalition, which works collaboratively to identify and scale ways to collect more film and flexible packaging. As a leading national...

Constantia Flexibles signed an agreement to acquire the packaging producer Propak located in Dücze, Turkey. Propak is a leading player in the European packaging industry for the snacks market operating out of one plant...

As a small- or medium-sized business it can be challenging to stand out amongst all the noise in today’s e-comm world. When dealing with product sourcing, marketing, website function and more, sometimes the details of...

"First quarter performance built upon the economic momentum we saw toward the end of last year. We experienced persistently strong consumer-driven demand, recovery in durable goods markets and industry supply constraints, which enabled price increases...

After designing Encore® in 2006, Liquibox® has become the leading manufacturer in the industry, supplying over 30 million units globally each year. This easy-to-use connection system is ideal for connecting bag-in-box to beverage dispensing machinery...

Eaglewood Technologies has announced that its very own Peter J. Mulheran will be presenting at FTA's Forum 2021, taking place May 11 - 14 and May 18 - 21. Peter's presentation, scheduled for May 11,...