Flexible Packaging

Flexible Packaging | Middle East | North America

PPC Flexible Packaging acquires Israel-based StePac, MAPfresh Holdings

With the addition of StePac, the firm now operates 14 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

02.02.23

Flexible Packaging | Flexography | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Flint Group launches sustainable UV LED dual cure ink

With optimized curing speed, improved rheology, and lower viscosity, EkoCure ANCORA F2 improves performance for long runs in chambered doctor blade systems.

02.02.23

SABIC announces value chain partnerships

By exchanging expertise on polymer technology, two collaborations will secure the development of a robust applications pipeline based on market trends.

01.31.23

Flexible Packaging | Sustainability

Glenroy receives APR recognition for recyclable Standcap

Standcap is part of Glenroy’s TruRenu sustainable flexible packaging portfolio and made with 100% polyethylene.

01.25.23

Flexible Packaging | India

Constantia Flexibles announces joint venture in India

The JV with Premji Invest and SB Packagings aims to help Constantia Flexibles achieve its ambition to grow further and create value in the Indian market.

01.20.23

Flexible Packaging | North America

StarPak benefits from Hamillroad Software's Bellissima DMS technology

The goal of Bellissima DMS will be to build on StarPak's current Expanded Colour Gamut (ECG) solutions.

01.19.23

Flexible Packaging

Freedom Packaging appoints Tom Hauenstein president

Hauenstein, who has many years of experience in the flexible packaging and label markets, was most recently the VP of sales for S-One Labels & Packaging.

01.18.23

Flexible Packaging

Aluminum foil trade actions threaten flexible packaging industry

A “self-initiated” case by the US DOC against suppliers of aluminum foil from South Korea and Thailand threatens manufacturers with unwarranted duties.

01.17.23

Flexible Packaging

Polymer Packaging acquires The William-Allen Company

The William-Allen Company has been offering flexible packaging for the baking, frozen foods and snack industries since 1973.

01.16.23

Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton

Mondi wins eight WorldStar Global Packaging Awards

The. competition recognizes the best ideas, innovations and technologies on the market, with a focus on sustainability, product protection and convenience.

01.11.23

Flexible Packaging | Sustainability

SABIC and Scientix collaborate on sustainable flexible packaging

In what SABIC says is a world first, the new packaging is being pilot-tested in a premium noodle brand packaging in Malaysia.

01.02.23

China | Flexible Packaging

Amcor opens flexible packaging plant in China

With an investment of almost $100 million, the 590,000-square-foot plant is the largest flexible packaging plant by production capacity in China.

01.02.23

Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability

S-One named to Inc. 2022 Best in Business list for sustainability

Inc.'s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.

12.08.22

Europe | Flexible Packaging | Ink and Coatings | Substrates | Sustainability

Dow packaging adhesives receive RecyClass approval in Europe

RecyClass approval opens the way for packaging converters and brand owners to improve recyclability of laminated flexible PE-based packaging.

12.05.22

Flexible Packaging | Flexography | Latin America | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Argentina's Bosisio invests in PureFlexo from Miraclon

It aims to deliver new levels of control over ink spread, resulting in cleaner print, more predictable color and greater efficiency on every job.

12.01.22

Flexible Packaging | Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Cyber Graphics takes North America's first Catena-WDLS

The company operates four automated plate processing lines, which allow printing plates to be shipped out to customers the next day.

12.01.22

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging

Comexi launches digital flexible packaging press

Digiflex uses low-migration inks suitable for food packaging while allowing for the printing of variable data such as QR codes, barcodes, numbering and more.

10.12.22

Flexible Packaging | Sustainability

Outlook Group wins Wisconsin sustainability award

The label converter has won the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Business Friend of the Environment (BFOE) Award for Sustainability.

10.06.22

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging

ePac to purchase 50 new HP Indigo digital presses

The deal is the largest single order in HP Indigo’s history, and will accelerate ePac’s record-breaking production capacity as it focuses on global expansion.

10.06.22

Flexible Packaging | Flexo Presses | Flexography | Prime Labels