Flexible Packaging Association Commemorates 75 Years of Innovation and Leadership

The 2025 Annual Meeting will Celebrate Industry Advancements through Commemorative Videos and Interactive Storybook.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice of the flexible packaging industry, proudly announces 2025 as its 75th anniversary. This milestone marks innovation, growth, and leadership in one of the most progressive sectors of manufacturing and consumer goods. The FPA will begin celebrating this milestone at its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will take place March 5 -7, 2025, in Miami, Florida.

Since 1950, the FPA has led innovation and collaboration to tackle critical challenges and shape the flexible packaging industry that has grown to become the second-largest packaging segment in the United States, employing over 83,000 people. The FPA has advanced sustainability through material innovation, circular economy initiatives, and recycling technologies while setting and surpassing safety standards and advocating for the flexible packaging sector. 

“Reaching our 75th anniversary is a testament to the resilience and innovation of our members, who have continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in flexible packaging,” said Dan Felton, President and CEO of FPA. “Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to driving sustainability, advancing technology, engaging on public policy, and shaping a future where flexible packaging continues to meet the needs of consumers and the environment.”

As the industry moves forward, FPA is focused on seizing opportunities that maximize sustainability and achieve circular economy goals. Innovation in design and functionality will also be a major focus, as flexible packaging continues to enhance consumer convenience while reducing food and other product waste.

In honor of its 75th anniversary, FPA is creating a commemorative storybook that chronicles the progress of the flexible packaging industry over the years. This storybook will capture key milestones, innovations, and the people who have shaped the industry into what it is today. Additionally, celebratory videos featuring reflections from members, leaders, and board chairs spanning the decades will be unveiled during the Annual Meeting and throughout 2025. Visit https://www.fpa75.com for exciting announcements, founding member spotlights, and a look back through the decades.

Event Details

When: March 5-7, 2025 

Where: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, Aventura, Florida 

For more information and to register, visit https://www.flexpack.org/events/fpa-2025-annual-meeting.

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2025 Events

February 12-13 | Packaging Innovations & Empack, NEC, Birmingham (https://www.packagingbirmingham.com/)

February 16-19 | SPE International Polyolefins Conference, Galveston, Texas (www.PolyolefinsConference.org)

February 19 | Converters Expo South, Greenville, South Carolina (https://www.packagingstrategies.com/converters-expo-south)

February 23-25 | 26th Annual Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Conference, Tuscon, Arizona (https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/2025-annual-conference/)

March 10-12 | Print UV, Las Vegas, Nevada (https://www.printuv.com/)

April 1-3 |  Label Expo Mexico, Guadalajara, Mexico (https://www.labelexpo-mexico.com/)

April 16-17 | Battery Show South, Atlanta, GA (www.thebatteryshowsouth.com/en/home.html)

April 22-25 | Hybrid Fusion, Amsterdam (www.hybridsoftware.com/hybrid-fusion-conference)

April 23-25, 2024 | ARC Summit, Golden, CO (https://www.rolltoroll.org/2024-arc-summit-main)

April 29-May 1 |  Fit Expo, Miami Beach, FLA (https://www.filtxpo.com/)

May 4-7 | FORUM & INFOFLEX 2025, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (https://forum.flexography.org/)

May 13-14 | Print & Digital Convention, Dusseldorf, Germany (https://www.printdigitalconvention.de/en)

May 20-21 | Converters Expo, Green Bay, Wisconsin (https://www.packagingstrategies.com/converters-expo)

June 2-4 | ICEC, Palermo, Sicily (https://www.icec2025.com/)

June 18-20 | Global Pouch Forum, Clearwater, Florida (https://www.packagingstrategies.com/global-pouch-forum)

June 24-26 | Adhesives & Bonding Expo, Novi, Michigan (https://www.adhesivesandbondingexpo.com/)

July 21-24 | World of Wipes International Conference, Columbus, Ohio (https://worldofwipes.org/)

September 16-19 | Label Expo Europe, Barcelona, Spain (https://www.labelexpo-europe.com/)

September 29-October 1 | Pack Expo Las Vegas, NV (https://www.packexpolasvegas.com/)

October 1-2, 2024 | RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics), Raleigh, NC (riseconf.net)

October 6-9 | The Battery Show North America, Detroit, Michigan (https://www.thebatteryshow.com/en/home.html)

Oct 8-15 | K 2025, Messe Düsseldorf (www.k-online.com)

October 22–24 | Printing United, Orlando, Florida (https://www.printingunited.com/)

November 12-14 | R2R Europe, Milan, Italy (https://www.rolltoroll.org/)

2026 Events

April 10-13 | TAPPI FlexPack PLACE Conference, Austin, Texas (https://www.tappi.org)

April 13-16 | Modex 2026, Atlanta, Georgia (https://www.modexshow.com/)

April 15-16 | Pulp & Beyond, Helsinki, Finland (www.pulpandbeyond.com)

May 7-13 | Interpack, Dusseldorf, Germany (https://www.interpack.com)

2028 Events

May 9-17 | drupa, Düsseldorf, Germany (www.drupa.com)

October 8-12 | Super Corr Expo, Orlando, Florida (https://www.supercorrexpo.org)

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