Pennsylvania-based C-P Flexible Packaging recently announced that it has bought Prestige-Pak Inc., a privately held manufacturer in Wisconsin focusing on printed packaging films for the retail food markets.
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Milestones: EarthFirst® Films by PSI
25 Years as an FPA Member
August 16, 2021
EarthFirst® Films by PSI (Plastic Suppliers, Inc.) has been a member of the Flexible Packaging Association for 25 years, making it one of the longest-serving members of the trade association based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Read MoreMacDermid Plans Center for Flexographic Industry
MacDermid Graphics Solutions plans the Flexo Xperience Center (The FXC) in partnership with SOMA that should open next year.
Read MorePolykar Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in Canada
Polykar recently reported breaking ground on a 50,000 square-foot plant in Edmonton, Alberta, where its recycling efforts will be increased.
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Milestones: Liquibox—60 Years in Business in 2021
August 2, 2021
Since its founding 60 years ago, Liquibox has gone through a number of transformations, including several ownership changes and rebrandings.
Read MoreTekni-Plex to Buy Grupo Phoenix
Tekni-Plex has signed a definitive purchase agreement to buy Grupo Phoenix.
Read MoreParkside Expands Malaysian Operations
Parkside has announced a significant investment in the latest flexible packaging production technology at its Malaysian headquarters, Packaging News recently reported.
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FPA Summer Intern Program Starts
Program Formed by the Emerging Leadership Council Recruitment Committee
July 19, 2021
The recruitment committee of the FPA Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) launched its first program this summer, with 35 students participating from about 16 companies, large and small, across FPA’s membership.
Read MoreProAmpac Buys Ultimate Packaging in UK
ProAmpac recently reported that it bought Ultimate Packaging, a maker of flexographic and digitally printed flexible packaging.
Read MoreDIC Corp. Finalizes Deal for Pigments Business
DIC Corp. has closed on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).
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Biden Administration Highlights Environmental Justice While Changing Trump Policies
FPA Committee and Staff Track Developments Through Periodic Reports
July 1, 2021
Each quarter, FPA’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee (EHS) reports to members on federal environmental regulatory and court developments, capturing the significant policy changes that can affect the industry. After a new administration takes over, the changes can be significant and numerous.
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Expanded Interview With Madeleine Robinson
CEO of LPS Industries, LLC
July 1, 2021
In this segment, we interview Madeleine Robinson, CEO of LPS Industries, LLC and a member of the FPA chairperson’s advisory council.
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Infrastructure and Recycling Debate Accelerates
FPA Monitors Biden Administration Stances on Sustainability, Trade, Taxes, and Environmental Justice
July/Aug 2021
The definition of “infrastructure” has been a flashpoint for policymakers in Washington, D.C., ever since President Joseph R. Biden Jr. unveiled a $2.3 trillion spending bill to bolster infrastructure in the United States. Roads, bridges, and broadband internet service make the cut on nearly every list.
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Moving Ahead On Recycling
Advocates: 2021 May Be the Year for National Decisions
July/Aug 2021
Recycling issues in the U.S. are not new, but the ability to get a coordinated response hasn’t been easy. So, last year, various stakeholders along the supply chain organized a group to see if they could create actionable ideas.
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Trade Shows Going Live
Organizers Prepared With New Safety Guidelines
July/Aug 2021
In a vastly altered globe since last year, flexible packaging converters and suppliers seize innovations as they reinvent for a refashioned, post-pandemic economy.
Read MoreFacing Headwinds
July/Aug 2021
With all the action on circularity and recycling infrastructure for packaging, it is easy to forget the additional challenges the flexible packaging industry is facing.
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Canada Debates Ban on Plastics
FPA Assists Responsible Plastic Use Coalition in Membership Outreach
July/Aug 2021
FPA has many advocacy priorities.
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Tracking Solvent Recycling
Better Monitoring Equipment Can Improve Performance
July/Aug 2021
Are you looking for a groundbreaking innovation to meet your environmental goals? How about a green technology that could revolutionize the sustainability of your operation?
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Second Half of Calendar Year Will Be Busy
July/Aug 2021
Calendar year 2021 is halfway over, and the Biden Administration is now more firmly in place.
Read MoreState Legislative Agendas Narrow
Packaging Policies Debated Through Spring Sessions
July/Aug 2021
The 2021 state legislative sessions have focused on key policies that will squarely impact the flexible packing industry, namely post-consumer recycling (PCR) for certain packages, recyclability labeling, and extended producer responsibility (EPR).
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