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P&M Corporate Finance Reviews M&A Activity

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2018, ... economy, have the potential to accelerate M&A activity. However, despite all these positives, we continue to note the extended length of the current M&A cycle and caution shareholders that these ‘seller’s ...

European Bioplastics Talks About EU Legislation

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2018, ... and bio-based compostable plastic packaging to foster a European circular economy,” says François de Bie, chairman of EUBP. “Substituting fossil-based feedstock with renewable resources is a key transition ...

PIA Announces Advocacy Group for Print

(Print)

March 18, 2018, ... initiative which will shine a spotlight on print's importance and relevance in today's economy," says Michael Makin, president and CEO of Printing Industries of America. "Print Powers America is open to all ...

EFIA Looks at a Flexo Challenge

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2018, ... dispose of their waste responsibly. Minimization of initial resource use, a reduction in end-of-life waste materials, growth in effective recycling programs, and optimization of the circular economy must ...

Pop-Up Card Produced on Iggesund Paperboard

(Carton Box)

January 30, 2018, ... which is located deep in the Hälsingland forest. “For me, the trees and forests are so typical of Sweden. As well as being very important to the Swedish economy they also play a central role in Swedish ...

AIMCAL Annual Meeting Coming Up

(Coating/Laminating)

January 28, 2018, ... to AIMCAL for may years, will bring attendees up to speed on the global economy and the forecast of key drivers in the converting industry. The Annual Meeting is free to AIMCAL members and only a small ...

Mergers & Acquisitions | 2017 Year-End Review

(Trends/Management)

January 07, 2018, ... U.S. corporations thrived in 2017; Apple exceeded $900 billion in market capitalization while Amazon’s price/earnings ratio grew to over 200x trailing earnings. Meanwhile, the economy’s overall robustness ...

UPM Raflatac Recycling Solution Goes to China

(News | New Products)

December 17, 2017, ... life for label liner waste, which provides numerous benefits to printers, packers, brand owners, and, of course, the environment. Turning waste into a resource is a key concept in the circular economy ...

New UK Packaging Consultancy Announced

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2017, ... advocate of the development of the circular economy.  Haulwen Nicholas “It’s quite clear there is a lack of understanding in some areas of the packaging industry about how we can truly address circular ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, ... in the labeling arena committed to sustainability. Today’s circular economy requires avoiding the generation of waste; material and product re-use; replacing fossil-based fuels and raw materials with renewable ...

PPC Reports on Trends in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 11, 2017, ... worth at the highest level in decades, consumer spending is expected to accelerate above 3% by 2021. The state of the US economy is far from perfect, but conditions for the consumer—those that translate ...

Vista Color Honored as Minority Business

(Carton Box)

November 01, 2017, ... the nation recognizes contributions of minority businesses to the U.S. Economy. The National MED Week Awards program is a longstanding tradition celebrating the outstanding achievements of minorities entrepreneurs ...

DowDuPont Wins Sustainability Awards

(Trends/Management)

October 21, 2017, ... is a key driving force in today’s global economy. We’re proud to be recognized by the Business Intelligence Group for our leadership in delivering innovations for more sustainable value chains.” Following ...

VPK Invests in CorrBoard UK

(Carton Box)

October 17, 2017, ... UK manufacturing. The packaging industry is vital to the country’s economy and employment, so it is exciting to see this backing for CorrBoard UK.” Swanline Print is a trade supplier of specialist printed ...

Print & Packaging Coalition Gives Summit Dates

(Carton Box)

October 02, 2017, ... 2018: “Our members are the suppliers of technology to the global printing and imaging value chain, and our efforts to ensure a healthy print economy provide a direct benefit to them.” Idealliance, whose ...

Flexible Packaging | Constantia Flexibles Reports on Global Trends

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... products than with food,” says Wolfram. However, consumers might also prefer one type of packaging over another for reasons of economy. Packaging in individual portions A very interesting trend ...

Sealed Paper Packaging Wins Sustainability Award

(Bag Pouch)

July 19, 2017, ... a trade magazine for packaging professionals all over the world, and recognizes advances made in seven categories: weight reduction, circular economy, cutting food waste, bio-based packaging, machinery, ...

Davis-Standard Celebrates Facility Expansion

(Flexpack)

July 16, 2017, ... new manufacturing jobs that come with it," Governor Malloy said. "Manufacturing is central to our success and a driving force of Connecticut's economy, and our state is committed to supporting this important ...

Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2017, ... economy, the environment, and society. In 2016 the recovery rate for paper consumed in the US reached a record 67.2% and is approaching the AF&PA goal of 70%. Since 2001 recycling rates in the US have ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... Asia-Pacific market will represent more than 54% of worldwide functional and barrier coatings use by 2022, up from 46% in 2012, with Japan the only major economy in the region expected to have a reduced ...