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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Oregon Moves Fast on EPR Legislation
Several Lessons Found in Actions in Various States, FPA Lobbyists Say
July 1, 2021
Legislators in Oregon hammered out an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bill this spring, expecting to sign into law a measure that puts much of the responsibility for handling waste on the companies that make products.
Read MoreBumble Bee Workers Pitch in For Recycling Day
July/Aug 2021
On March 20, 54 volunteers from The Bumble Bee Seafood Company participated in Global Recycling Day.
Read MoreLyondellBasell Invests in Communities
July/Aug 2021
Under the company’s “Advancing Good” philanthropy approach, LyondellBasell has made several investments within the communities where it operates around the world.
Read MoreEuromonitor International Encourages Workers to Give
July/Aug 2021
Through its Corporate Social Responsibility Program, Euromonitor International gives to charitable projects chosen by its staff each year.
Read MoreMica Corporation Supports Emerging Leaders in the Packaging Industry
July/Aug 2021
In 2010, Mica Corporation established the Daniel Siegel Memorial Scholarship fund to honor the memory of Mica’s late founder and to encourage science and engineering students to continue career pursuits in the packaging industry.
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A Closer Look at Madeleine Robinson
CEO of LPS Industries, LLC
July/Aug 2021
Each issue, FlexPack VOICE® hosts a question-and-answer segment with an industry leader.
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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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.
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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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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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