Like so much else in the economy, corporate deal-making roared back to life in 2021 as COVID-19 vaccines blunted the worst effects of the pandemic and companies adapted to the risks that remained.
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FPA President and CEO Dan Felton offers his valuable perspective on consumer trends, legislative change, sustainability, and more. Keep your finger on the pulse of the flexible packaging industry by learning about the obstacles and achievements outlined in these letters.
At Cal Poly, Students Learn by Doing
March/April 2022
In this issue, we talk to Jay Singh, professor and packaging program director at the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and Joongmin Shin, associate professor, industrial technology and packaging.
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A Closer Look at Russell Grissett
Vice President and General Manger, Sonoco Flexibles
March/April 2022
In this issue, we interview Russell Grissett, vice president and general manager of Sonoco Flexibles and an executive committee member at large for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA).
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2022 State Legislative Sessions Heat Up Early
March/April 2022
This year will likely prove to be another significant and precedent-setting year with the addition of several new state laws that will govern how packaging is made and managed at the end of life.
Read MoreMidterm Elections Just Months Away
March/April 2022
These days, Washington is in a constant election cycle. A lot is at stake this November, including control of both the House and Senate.
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Recycling Efforts Must Accelerate to Meet Goals
March/April 2022
End markets for packaging with recycled content are driven, among other things, by brand owners, regulation, industry associations, and consumers.
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Industry Engagement Gains Momentum
March/April 2022
The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council®’s work continues to advance through the development of industry white papers, active participation on national and global regulatory organizations, and an arsenal of 100 FAQs designed to help packaging professionals and engineers solve material challenges.
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Fact Sheet Explains Extended Producer Responsibility
Document Shareable With All Stakeholders
March/April 2022
host of states have either passed or are strongly considering EPR legislation as it pertains to packaging, and it is important that everyone has a fundamental understanding of the topic.
Read MoreA Look Inside FPA’s Awards Competition
March/April 2022
THE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Association (FPA) has conducted an annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging. Technical innovation and sustainability continue to be a focus of the competition.
Read MoreEPA and FPA Share Similar Goals
March/April 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its National Recycling Strategy: Part One of a Series on Building a Circular Economy, which identifies strategic objectives and stakeholder-led actions to create a stronger, more resilient, and cost-effective recycling system.
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Infinity Recycling Venture Fund Gets Investment from LyondellBasell
February 22, 2022
LyondellBasell, an international plastics, chemical, and refining company, will invest in the Circular Plastics Fund led by global venture fund Infinity Recycling.
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SIG to Buy Scholle IPN
February 15, 2022
Switzerland-based SIG has agreed to buy Illinois-based Scholle IPN, a global supplier of flexible packaging solutions, according to a recent announcement from Scholle.
Read MoreHoneywell to Build Advanced Recycling Plant
Honeywell recently reported that it will form a joint venture with Avangard Innovative to build an advanced recycling plant in Texas.
Read MoreePac Flexible Packaging Expands into Poland
ePac Flexible Packaging has opened its third European facility, ePac Poland North, near the cities of Poznan and Bydgoszcz.
Read MoreVonco Buys Flex-Pak Packaging Products
Wisconsin-based Vonco Products LLC recently reported that it has bought Flex-Pak Packaging Products Inc. of Batavia, Illinois.
Read MoreSun Chemical Expands With Acquisition of Italian Company
Sun Chemical recently bought SAPICI as part of its integrated supply strategy in the packaging market.
Read MoreBar Graphic Machinery Expands UK Operations
Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has expanded its facility in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, more than doubling its production capacity, according to a published report.
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From Acceptance to Ownership
Peter Sheahan: Transforming Your Company Starts at the Top
Jan/Feb 2022
Executives in the flexible packaging industry grasp the challenges in front of them. The hard work lies in moving from understanding to action—or, as Peter Sheahan puts it, from acceptance to ownership.
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Vaccine Mandates Stir Debate
Business Group Expresses Concern About Long-Term Precedents
Jan/Feb 2022
As the pandemic entered its 18th month in September, the federal government prepared new rules that would require businesses with 100 or more employees to ensure workers were vaccinated. For some observers, the process underway indicated an overreach that raised flags about whether precedents were being set that would undermine the autonomy of businesses for years.
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Filling the Gaps
Employers Use Creative Measures to Fill Jobs
Jan/Feb 2022
To fill job gaps, manufacturers are seeking employees from nontraditional or largely untapped fields. Veterans, women, re-entrants, and refugees constitute a rich supply of motivated, reliable workers.
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