We have been given several regulatory opportunities this year to drive home our message on the importance of films and flexibles, including the protection of products and the reduction of carbon, as well as shaping the future of recycling in the United States to include this type of packaging.
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FPA President and CEO Alison Keane offers her 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.
Berry Global Taps New CEO
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently named a new CEO, effective October 2. Kevin Kwilinski, president and CEO of Multi-Color Corporation, will replace Tom Salmon, who will retire from his roles as Berry CEO and chairman, as previously announced in February. Salmon, who has been CEO for the past six years, will remain with the company […]
Read MoreCorrugated Sheets Maker Plans $52.7 Million Plant in Pennsylvania
Corrugated Partners Group, a maker of cardboard products for the packaging industry, intends to invest $52.7 million to build a new manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania. The maker of materials for boxes will create at least 80 new jobs, with Corrugated Partners Group calling the new operation Keystone Sheets, according to a news release from Pennsylvania’s […]
Read MoreVenture Capital Firm to Buy Constantia Flexibles
An affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, has agreed to buy Constantia Flexibles, a packaging manufacturer with facilities in 16 countries. Constantia, which has about 7,650 employees at 30 sites, has been owned by Wendel, a European investment firm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Constantia has grown through acquisition and innovation to […]
Read MoreNOVA Chemicals Builds New Recycling Facility
NOVA Chemicals Corporation recently announced it is developing its first mechanical recycling facility in Connersville, Indiana. The facility will employ about 125 people and process post-consumer plastic films to produce the company’s SYNDIGO™ recycled polyethylene (rPE) at commercial scale as early as 2025, the company said in a news release. It will create more than […]
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Accredo Packaging Hires FPA’s ELC Co-Chair
Jonathan Quinn, co-chair of the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA’s) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC), recently took a new job as vice president of global marketing and sustainability for the API Group and Accredo Packaging. Quinn, formerly the director of market development and sustainability at Pregis, is a member of the senior leadership team responsible for advancing […]
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Pennsylvania Packaging Company Continues Expansion in Europe
Oliver Healthcare Packaging of Pennsylvania recently announced it has bought EK-Pack Folien GmbH, a manufacturer of film and foil technology, located in Ermengerst-Wiggensbach, Bavaria, Germany. The acquisition includes Vacopack H. Buchegger AG, a fully owned subsidiary of EK-Pack, based in northeastern Switzerland, according to Oliver, a global supplier of sterile barrier flexible packaging solutions to […]
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Sidel Adds Solar Panels to Facility in Italy
Sidel recently installed a solar panel system at its site in Parma, Italy. The 5,000-panel system will allow the industrial facility to generate 40% of its electricity needs by early 2024 and reduce its yearly carbon dioxide emissions by 871 tons, the company said in a news release. “This reduction is equivalent to the carbon […]
Read MoreCanadian Company to Expand in Europe
A Canadian company has agreed to buy an Italian maker of flexible pouches. Toronto-based CCL Industries Inc, which provides specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, reported that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pouch Partners s.r.l., Italy, from Pouch Partners AG, a company owned by Capri-Sun Group headquartered in Switzerland. Pouch Partners supplies […]
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Encouraging Diversity
An Interview With Kuma Roberts, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Arrowhead Consulting
July/Aug 2023
Creating opportunities instead of assuming they will happen is at the heart of Kuma Roberts’ work.
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Making the Business Case for DEI
Companies Say DEI Programs Promote Growth and Enhance Values
July/Aug 2023
Employers say they recognize a moral imperative for ensuring their workplaces are inclusive and welcoming. But they also have been swayed by research into the business benefits of diversity.
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Providing Opportunity for Women
Flexible Packaging Leaders Discuss Their Careers and Opportunities for Women and Others
July/Aug 2023
Women running flexible packaging companies evangelize for the industry and its opportunities for people with talent and drive. And they agree that networking, the guidance of mentors, and the power of flexible packaging provide an open field for advancement and career fulfillment.
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Hennepin Provides Real-World Experiences for Students
July/Aug 2023
We talk to Jeff Thorstad, a faculty member at Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota, about the program named Automation Robotics Engineering Technology.
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A Closer Look at David Love
Senior Vice President, Marketing and R&D, Printpack
July/Aug 2023
In this issue, we interview David Love, Printpack’s senior vice president of marketing and research and development. He is a member of the executive committee of the Flexible Packaging Association, as well.
Read More2023 Shaping up to be Odd Year for State Packaging Laws
July/Aug 2023
The year 2023 has proven to be a challenging one for keeping up with state legislative activity in the flexible packaging industry. At the year’s midpoint, it remains to be seen if new standards will be set.
Read MoreWorkforce Issues Capture Attention in Washington
July/Aug 2023
The U.S. workforce is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shifts to remote- and hybrid-work models, which does not work well for manufacturing jobs that require skilled, hands-on engagement.
Read MoreLiving at the Intersection of Flexible Packaging and Sustainability
July/Aug 2023
Flexible packaging continues to be a promising solution for many brands in various industries. But perceptions around recyclability and concerns about improper disposal continue to be obstacles that need to be overcome.
Read MorePatient Safety Central to Material Testing and Sustainability Initiatives
July/Aug 2023
While all flexible packaging protects the content it contains, sterilized flexible packaging must keep its contents free of contaminants that can potentially harm a medical patient who is often receiving lifesaving care.
Read MorePack Jam Promotes Flexible Packaging to New Generation of Leaders
July/Aug 2023
Pack Jam is an annual student-run conference hosted at packaging universities nationwide.
Read MoreFPA and PMMI Develop Best Practices Guide for Transitioning Flexible Materials
July/Aug 2023
The project’s main objectives were to uncover the key operational challenges and barriers to switching between flexible materials in the consumer packaged goods company production lines; and to create a best practices document as an industry guide for CPG companies, original equipment manufacturers, and materials suppliers/ converters on the most effective way to transition between flexible materials
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