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Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging sectors, is proud to announce that its nitrocellulose-(NC) free ink innovations have been recognised at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA)...
Students at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and California Polytechnic State University (Cal-Poly) swept the awards in the 2025 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. One team from RIT won first place and best video, while...
American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the approval of a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa Center of Excellence, housing another investment in state-of-the-art pouching capability and capacity. American...
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the release of its 2025 Sustainability Impact Report. This year’s theme, A Decade of Flexibility. A Future of Possibilities. celebrates the company’s decade-long journey...
Dan Felton, President & CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing about recycling innovation and...
Plastics, packaging and recycling industry stakeholders testified July 16 during a U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing centered on recycling innovation and economic growth. The subcommittee focuses on...
Nitrocellulose (NC) is an interesting chemical. It is manufactured from cellulose and a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid; it is used for, among other things, munitions, and has been used as a replacement...
As the global tobacco industry pivots towards a smoke-free future, Parkside, a leader in innovative flexible packaging, encourages manufacturers to rethink their packaging for a new era of nicotine delivery. With the rise of reduced...
ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. The company recently launched its new ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio brand, which focuses...
Nobelus, a supplier of finishing solutions for the prime label and flexible packaging markets, has released two new films designed specifically to support digital embellishments on premium applications. PlatinumOPP 48 ga Gloss Film and PlatinumOPP...
For the first time ever, all Davis-Standard Corporation brands will exhibit under one umbrella at one booth during the upcoming K Show, Hall 16, Booth B19, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The corporation comprises its...
Guala Pack S.P.A, an Italian manufacturer of flexible packaging for the food industry, will invest €12 million to build a new 10,000 m² production complex at the Bila Tserkva Industrial Park. The news was announced...
C-P Flexible Packaging has earned the highest rating—an AA+ rating —for BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials. BRCGS has been the authority in global food safety standards for over 25 years and is recognized for...
The HolyGrail 2.0 Intelligent Sorting, powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and driven by the Digital Watermarks Initiative under AIM – the European Brands Association, has reached a major milestone. This pioneering project...
When people think of recycling, many might envision a consumer tossing an empty bottle or can into a blue bin. Yet everyday people’s behaviors often aren’t considered enough when industry is developing recycling initiatives, and...
Nobelus, a long-time supplier of thermal laminating systems for the general commercial print space, is releasing a new laminator designed specifically for lower volume printshops and commercial printers that want to bring lamination in-house for...
Due to persistent raw material cost increases, Flint Group will increase prices of all its products containing nitrocellulose. The increase will be effective from 1st August 2025, where contracts allow and will vary depending on...
TedPack LLC, a Chinese flexible packaging manufacturer, has acquired the packaging operations of Fairview International LLC and established its first United States subsidiary to better serve American customers. The acquisition became effective July 1, 2025,...
On July 8, 2025, Balcan Innovations hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction for their building expansion tied to their recently-announced $200 million commitment toincreased capacity and growth at their Pleasant...
Hubergroup Print Solutions has commissioned a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau. Inaugurated on June 20, the station for solvent-based Gecko inks encompasses on-site storage, mixing, technical support and a laboratory. This...
Nobelus, a finishing technology supplier serving the global label and packaging market, is releasing a line of premium wet films designed specifically for flexible packaging. Of the eight print web films in the collection, five...
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, announced it has earned accreditation with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). Sonoco joined PSC in 2024 to align its packaging innovations with PSC’s mission of...
Huhtamaki has received the prestigious Gold Medal from EcoVadis for the fifth consecutive year, placing us in the top 5% of more than 130,000 rated companies worldwide. The objective of the EcoVadis rating methodology is...
Heartwood Partners is pleased to announce that Heartwood Partners II, LP and affiliated entities sold their investment in M&Q Packaging. This sale, in combination with the previously announced sale of Outlook Group, completes Heartwood Partners'...
Packaging machines today play a vital role in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, electronics to cosmetics. With ever-increasing demands for efficiency, precision and environmental responsibility, manufacturers are turning to automated packaging machinery...
Aluflexpack AG has announced the cancellation of its remaining shares and its delisting from the SIX Swiss Exchange, effective 11 July 2025. Shareholders will receive a cash compensation of CHF 16.00 per share, reflecting the...
Sanjay brings over 24 years of leadership in the packaging films industry, with deep expertise in commercial growth, operational excellence, and building trusted partnerships. His appointment marks an exciting step forward as we sharpen our...
Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche concern; it has become a mainstream priority as consumers, regulators, and brands seek solutions to the mounting plastic waste crisis. As sustainability in packaging grows more urgent, investors...