The Commitment of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) to packaging education extends beyond the free guidance and learning tools it creates and offers. The organization also champions other educational opportunities created by the industry...

What happens “inside the Beltway” can often have dramatic impacts “outside the Beltway.” This is especially true when you talk about technology and advancements in the flexible packaging industry because federal policies can either promote...

Borealis is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic distribution partnership with Tegral Materials, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-performance polyolefin packaging solutions across Europe. Following the successful collaboration announced earlier this year...

Adam James, Co-Managing Director of CS Labels (part of Asteria), will take on the new role starting at Label Expo in Barcelona. Peter Jolly, CIO at Duplo International and a Company Director of BGM commented:...

The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCollect report with promising signs for the future of flexible plastics collections. The report consolidates over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials and includes...

The annual Recycling Open House sponsored by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) concluded on August 20 after leaders at 11 organizations gave presentations about their efforts to promote the recyclability of plastic products. The open...

Most vacuum metallized packaging on the market generally has three-ply composite structures, in which vacuum metallized polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is used for its barrier properties. However, PET is incompatible with polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP)....

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has completed significant upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, UK — a key milestone in its strategy to expand high-performance recycling infrastructure in...

The “EPR era” is opening up new opportunities in sustainable packaging, and how companies approach it is likely to look different in the coming years. Packaging partners discussed those themes during a webinar hosted by...

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has published its sixth Sustainability Report, corresponding to the 2024 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and positive social impact. In a global context marked by major challenges,...

Flexible pouches, sachets, and packettes offer distinctive advantages to beauty and personal care brands hoping to minimize their packaging footprint. Small tear-open sachets and packettes are perfect for limited-use travel products and single-use product sampling....

ProAmpac, a global player in flexible packaging and material science, and PAC Worldwide, an innovative flexible packaging solutions provider, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which ProAmpac will acquire PAC Worldwide. Terms of...

Flint Group is putting the spotlight on navigating tomorrow’s challenges at Labelexpo Europe – 16-19 September in Barcelona, Spain – with a dynamic showcase of what’s next for ink and coating innovation. Building on the...

NAW, represented by attorneys from Sidley Austin as well as Bradley Bernstein Sands, filed its lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on July 30 — about a month after Oregon’s...

Wikoff Color announces the appointment of Brandon Devis as VP, adjacent markets & commercial services, effective immediately. In this role, Devis will have responsibility for building upon the success of Wikoff’s offerings in the label,...

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of certain assets of Merit Packaging Limited by Kompass Pakistan (Private) Limited. The transaction entails the transfer of a business segment of Merit Packaging Limited,...

Canada-based polyethylene (PE) maker Nova Chemicals Corp. has named company veteran Sarah Marshall as interim senior vice president, PE sales and marketing. “Under her new role, Sarah will be responsible for leading Nova’s PE marketing,...

Canpac Trends, one of India’s leading packaging products, has acquired Shriram Veritech Solutions. Veritech is a Delhi NCR-based company specializing in value-added labels and other packaging products. This acquisition is part of Canpac’s ongoing roll-up...

CalRecycle’s journey of restarting the formal rulemaking process has created confusion among stakeholders who are concerned with how the results could alter the original intent of SB 54, along with upcoming deadlines for producers to...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, an innovative kraft paper that combines exceptional strength, extensibility, high puncture resistance and a smooth surface. Designed for industrial...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that it is expanding its healthcare packaging network to include a new warehouse and distribution facility in Costa Rica. Strategically located in San...

2025 marks a major milestone for Winpak, a North American leader in high-performance packaging solutions, as the company celebrates 50 years of packaging innovation. Founded in 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, by the Wihuri Oy company...

Mark Andy has announced organizational changes designed to align resources with current market conditions while enhancing the company’s ability to serve customers across the Americas. “Our goal is to ensure that Mark Andy remains agile...

Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed. The UN negotiations, the sixth round of talks in just under three years, were due to end on Thursday but...

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...

Representing a market-first breakthrough in ink technology development for the global UV flexo printing industry, Flint Group has announced the launch of Flexocure® LEAP, a new range of UV inks that help converters seamlessly adapt...

Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny said, "This quarter marks a significant milestone for Amcor. The acquisition of Berry Global transforms our ability to create significant value for our customers and shareholders. This is clearly reflected in...

PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature at least five informational sessions on extended producer responsibility (EPR) and other regulatory developments affecting the packaging industry. The show, which will be held September 29 through October 1,...