The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) have released the latest updates to the APR Model Bale Specifications and ReMA's ISRI Specifications. Following a collaborative development process between the two...

Cosmo Films Inc. USA, a subsidiary of Cosmo First Limited (Formerly known as Cosmo Films Limited) has announced expansion in North America with the installation of a 120" wide new high-speed Slitter (3000 ft/min). With...

Flint Group, a global leader in inks and coatings for printing and packaging, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thunderbolt Offset Printing Solutions (Pty) Ltd [Thunderbolt] as the exclusive distributor for its offset packaging...

Hardly a week goes by without Packaging Strategies reporting on a merger or acquisition in the sector. While the completion of Amcor’s combination with Berry in April received a lot of attention—and deservedly so—we have...

Winpak Ltd., a long-standing global leader in healthcare packaging, is thrilled to announce it is now an authorized converter of DuPont™ Tyvek® healthcare packaging for its medical device, pharmaceutical, and healthcare facility packaging applications from...

After a pendulum swing toward shrinking the chemical footprint of packaging and other products, new government policies have prompted questions about what’s in store for managing chemicals in the sector. Public concern about the safety...

Cortec® has scored big on biobased content with the launch of its latest bioplastics product! Eco Works® 100 is a certified industrially compostable packaging film (TÜV Austria, #TA8012509046) that contains 100% USDA certified biobased content...

On July 16, 2025, the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee’s Environment Subcommittee convened a hearing to explore the state of recycling in the United States. Titled "Beyond the Blue Bin: Forging a Federal Landscape...

Members of the nonprofit Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers discussed the increasing use of film plastics, and the difficulties in recycling them, in a recent webinar. Formed in 2021, the alliance is composed of MRFs and...

A properly designed and validated sterilization packaging system ensures the effectiveness of the sterilization process and maintains sterile barrier integrity until it’s opened. This includes the full lifecycle of the packaging system—from raw material selection...

Packaging plays a critical role in protecting the safety, freshness, and integrity of food products, which in turn minimizes waste and contributes to overall sustainability. Research shows that consumers increasingly consider product and packaging sustainability...

Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) is entering a new chapter of leadership at its Dallas, TX headquarters. Four well known and highly respected members of the North American graphic arts industry will be leading the company...

Amcor plc announced the commencement of offers (the “exchange offers”) by Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc., Amcor’s wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Issuer”) and the guarantors, including Amcor (the “Guarantors”), to exchange: (1) up to $725,000,000 4.800%...

Nelipak® Corporation, a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced that it has officially broken ground on its new, state-of-the-art production facility in...

"This quarter the Dow team advanced several aggressive actions in response to the lower-for-longer earnings environment that our industry is facing, amplified by recent trade and tariff uncertainties. We are delivering near-term cash support and...

Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company (Earnings) for the second quarter of 2025 of $30.2 million declined by 22.2 percent from the $38.8 million recorded in the corresponding quarter in 2024. ...

Adapa GmbH, the Austrian flexible packaging manufacturer backed by Apollo Global Management, is in discussions with creditors to restructure its debt profile, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the situation. The...

The first half of 2025 was marked by significant uncertainty in the market environment, impacted by consumers’ cautiousness, geopolitical tensions, the US tariffs situation and a weakening US dollar. We continued to focus on executing...

Flair Packaging is expanding its Canadian manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a 10-color flexographic press and a solventless laminator at its plant in Calgary, Alberta. To support this growth Flair has also acquired a...

Two new policy proposals seeking to improve components of the U.S. recycling system came up during a Congressional hearing last week, and industry stakeholders offered their thoughts on how the federal government can best support...

As new PFAS (“forever chemical”) regulations take effect across the U.S., manufacturers are under pressure to destroy these compounds at the source — not just contain them. Most conventional VOC oxidizers fall short of the...

Diverting waste from landfills is a heavy lift for any company that is serious about its sustainability goals. PAC Worldwide was one of those able to raise the bar, with the company diverting an estimated...

COIM USA proudly celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Event held at its West Deptford, NJ headquarters on June 10, 2025. The milestone event recognized two decades of partnership, growth, and innovation alongside...

Cortec® CEO, Chairman, and Founder Boris Miksic recently announced his selection of Caleb Pheneger, COO, as the new President of Cortec® Corporation. This represents a strategic expansion of Pheneger’s responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer over...

The financial performance in the second quarter was mixed across our two regions. Yet again, our Region North America delivered outstanding results across all financial KPIs. However, outcome in Region Europe was challenging, fighting soft...

EcoCortec®, the European subsidiary of Cortec® Corporation and a leading manufacturer of sustainable VCI/VpCI® packaging, launched a brochure featuring new capabilities of 3D Bags powered by VpCI®, a revolutionary packaging solution designed to provide corrosion...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, donated $100,000 to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which supports immediate recovery of families and long-term rebuilding of...

The global next-generation packaging market is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, projected to expand from USD 14.55 billion in 2025 to USD 25.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.43% during the forecast period....