South Carolina-based Sonoco recently reported that it will expand its flexible packaging service operations with the acquisition of Inapel Embalagens Ltda. in Brazil. Inapel operates two facilities in São Paulo with approximately 500 employees companywide. Production capabilities include rotogravure printing, adhesive and extrusion laminations, specialty coatings, cold seal, pouching, and cylinder engraving. Inapel will add […]
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American Packaging Corporation Names New Leaders
Wisconsin-based American Packaging Corporation (APC) recently announced changes in its leadership structure in what the company says is a rare move in its 121-year history. APC, which the Schottland family purchased from the Kardon family in 1986, says the following changes will be effective January 1, 2024: • Peter Schottland, current CEO and co-chairman of […]
Read MoreConverting Conference Scheduled for January in Orlando
The International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (ICEC USA) is planned for January 9–11, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event is expected to attract thousands of converting industry professionals from around the world, while also bringing in suppliers of machinery, systems, materials, and accessories, according to organizers. The programs […]
Read MoreTC Transcontinental to Close Wisconsin Plant
TC Transcontinental says it will close its Tomah, Wisconsin, packaging plant in early February, moving some of those operations to other plants in its network in the U.S. “In line with our priority of optimizing the return on our assets, reducing costs, and improving operational efficiency, we have made the decision, after thorough consideration, to […]
Read MoreAmcor and Nova Chemicals Reach Deal for Recycled Polyethylene
Amcor and Nova Chemicals Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of mechanically recycled polyethylene resin (rPE) for use in Amcor’s flexible packaging films. “Increasing the use of rPE in flexible packaging applications is an important element of Amcor’s commitment to support packaging circularity,” Amcor said in a news release, adding that […]
Read MoreDavis-Standard to Buy ETG
Davis-Standard, LLC has agreed to buy the Extrusion Technology Group (ETG) from entities controlled by the Dutch investor Nimbus. Terms of the deal, which is contingent on closing conditions, were not disclosed. Davis-Standard has been majority owned by funds affiliated with Gamut Capital Management, L.P. since December 2021. Davis-Standard serves the global infrastructure and packaging […]
Read MorePrintpack to Close North Carolina Factory
Printpack intends to close a plant in North Carolina at the end of this year, according to an October 30 report by Business North Carolina. About 90 people are expected to be laid off at the factory in Hendersonville, with some workers being offered jobs at other facilities owned by Georgia-based Printpack, the business journal […]
Read MoreFamily Owners Sell Flexible Packaging Company to Its Employees
A second-generation family-owned flexible packaging company based in Missouri recently agreed to sell the business to its employees. Founded in 1972 in Wisconsin before relocating to St. Louis in 1982, Packaging Concepts Inc. (PCI) makes flexible packaging and custom-folded paperboard as well as microwave popcorn bags and theater concession packaging, according to a news release […]
Read More2023 Milestones
FPA Members Mark Anniversaries With Trade Association
Nearly 60 years ago, a husband and wife team named their new flexible packaging company after their two sons, Glen and Roy. Today, Glenroy, Inc.—the company started by Herb, Ruth, and Roy Jablonka—still operates as a privately held company from its headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. “Glenroy is a third-generation, family-owned flexible packaging converter and […]
Read MoreThe Billion(s) Dollar Question
The Recycling Partnership Outlines Initiatives
The Recycling Partnership is researching people who participate in store drop-off programs to figure out why and how they participate.
Read MoreReimagining FPA
Working Groups Revamp Fall Conference and Expand Memberships
The Flexible Packaging Association has long been the voice of flexible packaging industry, and that voice has been stretching to reach more places in recent years.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Evan Arnold
President of Glenroy, Inc.
In this issue, we interview Evan Arnold, president of Glenroy, Inc.
Read MorePolytechnique Montreal Rooted in Meeting Industry’s Needs
We talk to Abdellah Ajji, Ph.D., who heads the chemical engineering department at Polytechnique Montreal.
Read MoreEPR Programs Evolve During 2023
Four states have passed extended producer responsibility bills for packaging. Each program is structured differently, which can create confusion.
Read MoreChallenging Legislative Year Coming to a Close
As the first session of the 118th U.S. Congress comes to a close, the legislative year ended with few major accomplishments.
Read MoreSorting Technology Advances Recycling Efforts
The goal in the plastics industry is clear: The consumption of fossil raw materials must be reduced to the bare minimum. But how can our linear material flows be transformed into an efficient circular economy?
Read MoreSPMC® Members Receive Industry Awards
Over the past year, several members of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) received industry recognition for their contributions to the healthcare packaging industry. These honors are a testament to the talent and dedication of those who voluntarily serve on SPMC®. Marie Tkacik Marie Tkacik, director of product development and optimization at Beacon Converters, Inc., […]
Read MoreELC Co-Chair Reflects on his Tenure
As I near the end of my term as co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council, I would like to say a heartfelt “thank you.”
Read MoreFPA Joins Effort Seeking ‘Sensible Regulations’
The Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations coalition seeks to encourage policymakers to help release the power of U.S. manufacturing by ridding job creators of overly burdensome regulations.
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