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Eagle Flexible Packaging, Inc. Acquires State-of-the-Art SOMA Optima2 Wide Web Flexographic Printing Press

Eagle Flexible Packaging, Inc. (Eagle), a leader in the flexible packaging industry, proudly announces the acquisition of a SOMA Optima2 

Winpak's Zero-error Approach Reshapes Packaging

With a 47-year history of success, Winpak recognized the intricate nature of packaging printing, particularly when handling dense information for product labeling.

Innovating Safety Child-Resistant Stand-Up Pouches that Meet Sustainability Goals

In the past, brands sometimes had to choose between child-resistant packaging features and sustainability. 

Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

This first of a three-part series will discuss a test program conducted by Heat Technologies, Inc.'s Spectra HE UltraTM drying system

OXO Packaging is Focusing on Improvements in Sustainable Food Packaging With Kraft

According to the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA), sustainable packaging has become a primary concern for consumers' purchases.

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

In an era marked by environmental awareness, industries are increasingly turning to sustainable solutions like paperboard packaging.

Mondi and traceless Develop Ground-breaking Coating Solution

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with advanced biomaterial engineers traceless to develop a new coating solution based on by-products from the agricultural industry.

Flexo Wash Enhances HP Graphics Experience Center with Laser Anilox Cleaning Technology

Flexo Wash, the leader in cleaning solutions for the printing industry, announces the installation of the Flexo Wash FW 850 LaserX Anilox Cleaner at the HP Graphics Experience Center in Alpharetta, GA.

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

The converting industry has had positive impacts on nature, developing technologies to reduce energy use in the packaging cycle

Beontag Publishes 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Role as Sustainability Enabler

Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID and NFC, has published its ESG report for 2023.

NOVA Chemicals Receives FDA LNO for Plastic Films Mechanical Recycling Process at Indiana Facility

NOVA Chemicals Corporation has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

Just when we think flexible packaging films have reached a milestone of innovation, technology kicks things up another notch.

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days. 

LEEA Appoints Ian Cooke as Director of Academy

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as Director of Academy.

Flint Group’s 2030 carbon reduction targets approved by SBTi

Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Celebrating the Global Print Industry: Record Number of Deals Digned at drupa 2024

drupa 2024 received top marks from visitors from all over the world, who left the trade fair with new ideas and clear prospects for the future.

Davis-Standard Sets Industry Benchmark With 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity Across North American Facilities

Davis-Standard, LLC, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology

Printing Industry Banks on Sustainability

Sustainability is a permanent fixture in the printing industry.

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP

Drupa Cube to Feature More than 50 Sessions Global Economist Opens High-profile Program

Visitors interested in megatrends in international business, innovations in smart packaging and strategies

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

Brands owners are making big changes in an effort to reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increase recycling rates.

Back to the Beach: Global Pouch Forum 2024

The Global Pouch Forum1, produced by Packaging Strategies2, now in its 27th year, is the longest-running flexible packaging event in the industry.

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America

Packaging and sustainability industry veteran joins TIPA, to drive US adoption of  compostable packaging to curb plastic waste

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

According to the most recent statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency1, in 2018 the U.S. produced 35 million tons of plastics, while 27 million tons went to landfill.

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. 

Hong Kong PrintPack Fairs Open in April

Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the two PrintPack Fairs will be April 27-30, 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo

BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces

One of the most important missions of Cortec® Corporation, a global leader in the corrosion protection industry, is environmental responsibility.

Metsä Group starts pre-engineering project for Muoto™ wood fiber packaging products

After promising results from the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has decided to conduct, in parallel with the demo phase

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

Sustainability has never been more central for the printing and packaging industries.

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

According to The Closed Loop Foundation, recycling rates for stretch film are estimated to be just 21 percent in the U.S.

Sustainability: Washable inks - Primer-free