The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to House Bill 779, Senate Bill 471, and Senate Bill 572 (herein referred to as MA EPR Bills), which all purport to establish extended producer...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of SB 570/HB 882 – An Act To Reduce Plastics. As currently written the bill includes several broad definitions that would...

Pregis® introduces Pregis AirSpeed® Hybrid Cushioning (HC) Renew™ PCR, the only high-pressure air cushioning film made with 80 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. This innovative product represents a significant advancement for companies seeking to improve...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has announced the expansion of its AmFiber™ Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications,...

On September 28, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by...

The following organizations, representing a diverse set of California business interests, are writing to express our concerns with SB 665 as drafted. SB 665 calls for the formation of a single-use plastics alternative working group...

Esko has underlined its commitment to safeguarding customer data and protecting it against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other potential security risks, achieving SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its integrated software solutions. The certification...

tesa, the international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has developed a range of seven film-based and paper-based packaging tapes with more sustainable content. The products support growing customer and consumer requirements...

AWT Labels & Packaging, a provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies, has announced the acquisition of ASL Print FX (ASL). Operating for over 50...

Spanish label specialist Germark extends its partnership with BOBST by investing in a new DIGITAL MASTER 340. As the fourth machine from BOBST in just three years, the All-in-One modular label press is being brought...

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has called for the incoming Global Plastics Treaty to establish legally binding global rules and factor in the reduction, redesign, and reuse of plastic materials in response to a second round...

In modern times, people never seem to run out of new ideas. With each passing day, new inventions arise as well as new businesses. With so many soap brands, it makes it almost impossible for...

Huhtamaki has made the decision to consolidate the production footprint of its Flexible Packaging segment in Europe and will be closing its Flexible Packaging production facility in Prague, Czech Republic. All production and supporting activities...

Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) reintroduced the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act, bipartisan legislation to level the playing field and ensure unfair market practices do not disproportionately harm the American beer industry...

We are writing to respectfully oppose S. 3177/A. 4758 related to PFAS reporting requirements, restrictions, and product bans. As written, within one year of the bill’s effective date, the bill would require manufacturers to provide...

Can the smell and taste of packaging improve a product’s connection with consumers? How the science of sensory testing is enhancing the red-hot sustainable packaging market to make it more effective and more palatable to...

Walmart is seeking to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated through e-commerce by transitioning into recyclable paper mailers, right-sizing cardboard boxes, offering consumers the chance to opt out of single-use plastic bags for online...

The demand to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce expenses, enhance product safety, and sustain product quality is driving the demand for single-use and, too often than not, hard-to-recycle packaging. However, this linear approach to packaging...

In December, LyondellBasell announced plans to close its Houston refinery by year-end 2023, but the company has decided to extend the business exit to no later than the end of the first quarter 2025. Positive...

TOMRA has signed a majority ownership agreement with Plastretur to found a plastic packaging sorting plant in Norway in a €50 million joint venture set to sort 90,000 tonnes every year. Set to be split...

Now that 5G is transforming manufacturing connectivity, here are four ways it can benefit packaging production operations. At the Automate Show in Detroit, MI, at the end of May 2023, I attended Jan Diekmann’s keynote...

The Board of Directors of Transcontinental Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas Morin as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Morin previously served as President of TC Transcontinental Packaging, beginning in 2019....

Constantia Flexibles, the third largest producer of flexible packaging worldwide, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Drukpol Flexo, a renowned packaging company based in Poland. Drukpol Flexo, known for its...

Michelman has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Excellence Award for Corporate Citizenship. The award acknowledges Michelman's unwavering commitment to sustainability within its operations as well as its leadership...

Packaging manufacturer Coveris has opened a new ReCover plant, located at Coveris’ site in Louth, Lincolnshire (UK), that uses ground-breaking technology to recycle printed polyethylene (PE) films. The dedicated ReCover facility within Coveris Louth’s PE...

ABC News’ recent “Trashed: The Secret Life of Plastic Recycling” investigation isn’t about plastic bags or even plastic packaging, it is about the current U.S. recycling system. Put trackers in any recyclable item today and...

CEFLEX and partners are conducting a multi-country compositional analysis to research the type and amount of flexible packaging and rigid plastic packaging in the post-consumer waste stream. The research is providing valuable data to understand...

TerraCycle has announced the launch of its Zero Waste Bag, a “first-of-its-kind” solution for consumers to recycle hard-to-recycle waste. The Zero Waste Bag is designed to help recycle 14 common waste streams which are not...