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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.
News Desk
Monitoring Federal Rule-makers

Monitoring Federal Rule-makers

Committee Offers Updates on Biden Administration’s Policy Moves

Jan/Feb 2023

The Flexible Packaging Association’s environmental, health, and safety committee tracks regulatory developments on federal environmental and occupational safety regulations and develops action plans for those that could impact the industry. The environmental policy initiatives under the Biden administration are a major shift from the previous administration.

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FPA Welcomes New Congress Members

But Old Issues Like Aluminum, Circularity, and Trade Remain

Jan/Feb 2023

New year, new Congress, and it’s quite a different group after the elections. With our aluminum foil advocacy, the Flexible Packaging Association is a newly minted federal lobbyist organization with yours truly now duly registered. And we will make the most of it as the work continues on the trade front and circularity issues.

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Mondi Continues Divestment of Operations in Russia

Mondi plc recently confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to sell its three Russian packaging converting operations to the Gotek Group for around €24 million, subject to approval from Russian authorities.   Moscow-based the Gotek Group is a leading Russian packaging producer, and it employs about 2,200 employees across its business, Mondi says […]

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Amcor Opens Plant in China

Amcor recently opened a new manufacturing plant in Huizhou, China, after an investment of nearly $100 million. The 590,000-square-foot plant is the largest flexible packaging plant by production capacity in China, and it will help Amcor meet growing customer demand throughout Asia Pacific, the company says in a news release. The new facility is expected […]

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Glenroy Names New CEO

Glenroy Names New CEO

Glenroy Inc., a converter and printer of sustainable flexible packaging based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, recently named David Corsaut as its new president and CEO. Corsaut, who has been a Glenroy board member for four years, will remain as a member of the board of directors, the company says in a news release.  He replaces […]

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Montalvo Taps Hall as CEO

The Montalvo Corporation, a producer of web tension control products and services, recently named Russ Hall as CEO after Hall had been serving in the position on an interim basis. “Russ has taken on increased leadership responsibilities since joining Montalvo in 2019,” said Robin Goodwin, executive chairman of the board of Montalvo, which is based […]

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Intertape Polymer Group Names New CEO

Peter Durette has been named CEO of Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a global provider of packaging and protective solutions. He also will be a member of the board of directors. Former CEO Gregory Yull will retire from full-time duties after over 30 years with IPG, including 12 years as CEO and president. He will work […]

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Sidel Opens Hub to Study PET Recycling

Sidel recently opened a new hub in Octeville, France, dedicated to studying polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling. Sidel says the small-scale PET recycling pilot line will help it develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET (r-PET). “Seeking carbon […]

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Sealed Air (SEE) Buys Liquibox for $1.15B

Liquibox has been bought by Sealed Air, which trades as SEE on the New York Stock Exchange. Sealed Air paid $1.15 billion for Liquibox, according to a news release about the deal. North Carolina-based Sealed Air, which has about 16,500 workers worldwide, said the acquisition is complementary to its Cryovac Fluids & Liquids business, its […]

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Griff Buys Atlas Metalizing

The Griff Network recently announced it has bought Atlas Metallizing of New Britain, Connecticut. The purchase expands Griff’s reach into packaging, graphic, and technical markets, the company says in a news release. Pennsylvania-based Griff is a manufacturer, extruder, coater, laminator, and metallizer. With the Atlas acquisition, Griff will have an entire facility dedicated to specialized […]

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Digital Exclusive
CNG Works With Trex in Annual Student Recycling Contest

CNG Works With Trex in Annual Student Recycling Contest

FPA Member Provides Schools With Cash Awards

October 31, 2022

Starting in November, schools nationwide can compete for prizes and cash awards by entering an annual recycling contest run by Trex Company, Inc. that has been sponsored by Charter Next Generation, a Wisconsin-based flexible packaging company that is an FPA member.

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Training the Sustainability Trainers

Training the Sustainability Trainers

Arizona State University Offers Programs for Midcareer Sustainability Officers and Others to Help Companies Advance Circularity Efforts

October 31, 2022

As companies add sustainability personnel to meet customer, brand owner, and regulatory expectations, they might not know exactly how to integrate new policies into their organizations. That situation could be a reason to reach out to Arizona State University’s Ryan M. Johnson.

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FPA Recognizes Members Celebrating Milestones

FPA Recognizes Members Celebrating Milestones

Companies Offer Insights into Challenges, Opportunities

Nov/Dec 2022

In 2022, as companies in the flexible packaging realm reach mile­stone years in their FPA memberships, some shared how they continue to innovate, embrace sustainability, and maximize FPA resources to stay strong and meet the challenges ahead.

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Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Some Companies Create Alternative Routes to Circularity Goals

Nov/Dec 2022

As they take steps toward creating a circu­lar economy for their products, flexible packaging companies continue to face calls for reducing or eliminating the use of plastic entirely.

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What Most Concerns You for the Future?

What Most Concerns You for the Future?

Thought Leader Survey Highlights Legislation, Other Issues

Nov/Dec 2022

This year, the respondents to the “Packaging Thought Leader Survey 2032” included 165 experts, including leadership from the Flexible Packaging Association. The questions include deep looks into key tech­nologies and trends that will impact packaging by 2032.

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A Closer Look at Fredy Steng

A Closer Look at Fredy Steng

Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Berry Global Group Inc.

Nov/Dec 2022

In this issue, we interview Fredy Steng, director of sales, strate­gic accounts, at Berry Global Group Inc. and a member of the Flexible Packaging Association Chairperson’s Advisory Council.

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Clemson University Dedicates Program to Flexible Packaging

Clemson University Dedicates Program to Flexible Packaging

Nov/Dec 2022

We talk to Robert M. Kimmel, Sc.D, an associate professor at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. Kimmel also is director of the pack­aging science program and director of the Center for Flexible Packaging in the university’s department of food nutrition and packaging sciences.

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State
2022 Wraps Up With California Passing EPR for Packaging

2022 Wraps Up With California Passing EPR for Packaging

Nov/Dec 2022

The year 2022 was significant and precedent-setting for the flexible packaging industry, with the addition of new state laws that will govern how packaging is made and managed at the end of life. Numerous states debated packaging issues, with two passing and signing extended producer responsibility bills for packaging. Many more states are addressing issues like recycled content mandates, labeling, and toxic chemicals in packaging.

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