Each year, Printpack company associates in Atlanta and Villa Rica, Georgia, raise money for the Atlanta Heart Walk, an event of the American Heart Association.
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MacDermid Graphics Hires Two for Global Positions
April 27, 2021
MacDermid Graphics Solutions has filled two new global positions with the promotion of Adrien Bourguignon to director of global applications support and the appointment of Mark Fleming to director of global equipment operations.
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Schur Flexibles Group Buys Sidac in Italy
April 20, 2021
Schur Flexibles Group has expanded its network in the Italian market by buying Sidac SpA, a packaging specialist.
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E-commerce Trends Accelerate
Euromonitor International Research Head Outlines How Trends Will Play Out
April 19, 2021
The ramp up to e-commerce worldwide will only accelerate in the months ahead as businesses and stores reopen and consumers go back to more normal daily activities, according to Michelle Evans, senior head of digital consumer research for Euromonitor International.
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Green Bay Packaging Inc. Paper Mill Opens
April 13, 2021
Green Bay Packaging Inc. reported recently that its new paper mill in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is operating, about 30 months after breaking ground on the $500 million project.
Read MoreProAmpac Partners With Clemson University
ProAmpac recently announced that it has partnered with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences to support the company’s commitment to developing smart food packaging.
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Steady at the Helm at Bumble Bee
Jan Tharp, CEO and President, Offers Tips for Weathering a Crisis
April 5, 2021
When it comes to providing leadership in a crisis, Jan Tharp says a critical aspect is having someone at the helm who is going to be a reassuring presence.
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PCMC Names New Head of Global Operations
March 30, 2021
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) recently named Stan Blakney as president of its global operations.
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Scholle IPN Buys Bossar
March 23, 2021
Scholle IPN announced earlier this month that it has bought Bossar, a global supplier of flexible horizontal form-fill-seal packaging equipment.
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American Packaging Corp. Garners FPA’s Highest Award
The Award is the Top Prize in FPA’s Annual Competition
March 22, 2021
The Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association included 75 packages, with some of them being entered in multiple categories.
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Ashland Completes Expansion of R&D Facility in Ireland
March 16, 2021
Ashland recently completed the expansion of its Viatel™ bioresorbable polymer manufacturing site and has relocated research and development from Dublin to the National Science Park, Mullingar, Ireland, the company said in a news release.
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ProAmpac Adds to Save Quality Food Program
March 9, 2021
ProAmpac has added five more facilities that have been certified to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program.
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Presentation Shows How Market Tracker Tool Can Help FPA Members
The Tool is Available Online Through FPA’s Website
March 4, 2021
Let’s say you want to learn more about trends in another country where you might want to do business. As a member of the Flexible Packaging Association, details are a few mouse clicks away with the Market Tracker tool. “What is great is that you can compare one market against another, which can really help […]
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Tekni-Plex Hires New VP in Marketing for Food and Beverage Packaging
March 2, 2021
Rodolfo Haenni has joined Tekni-Plex as vice president for market and strategy development for food and beverage packaging.
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FPA Updates Market Tracker
Tool for Members Includes COVID-19 Resources
March/April 2021
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has numerous partnerships that help advance the interests of its members, one of which includes a partnership with Euromonitor International, a leading independent provider of strategic market research. FPA and Euromonitor developed the Flexible Packaging Market Tracker that features 20 key flexible packaging country markets and highlights market dynamics, trends, […]
Read MoreLyondellbasell Holds Annual Global Care Day
March/April 2021
LyondellBasell held its 21st Annual Global Care Day with a focus on food security in the fall, with more than 80 manufacturing facilities and office sites participating. The global event supported 87 organizations. The plastics, chemicals, and refining company said it recognized the need caused by COVID-19, so it doubled down on its efforts to support […]
Read MoreFortis Buys Kala Packaging
March/April 2021
Fortis Solutions Group has bought Utah-based Kala Packaging, a printer of pressure-sensitive labels and flexible packaging that offers variable content printing, anti-counterfeit solutions, and food-safe flexible packaging. “We are fortunate to join forces with such an outstanding team and are excited to further the value-added offerings we provide,” said John O. Wynne, Jr., Fortis president and […]
Read MoreePac Flexible Packaging Expands into Ghana, Africa
March/April 2021
ePac Flexible Packaging is expanding into Ghana, Africa, as the flexible packaging provider extends its network of production plants globally. ePac Flexible Packaging was established in 2016 in the U.S. It now operates 18 manufacturing plants across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. All orders are being fulfilled by the company’s UK-based plant while plans […]
Read MoreTC Transcontinental Appoints Chief Development Officer
March/April 2021
TC Transcontinental appointed Eric Morisset as chief development officer. Based in Montréal, Morisset will report to François Olivier, president and CEO, and he will be part of the executive management committee, the company said. Since 2018, the role had been held by Sam Bendavid, who was appointed in 2020 as senior vice president, TC Transcontinental […]
Read MoreLubrizol Surpasses 2020 Volunteering Goal With Global Day of Service
March/April 2021
Lubrizol Corp. surpassed its goal of contributing 2,020 virtual volunteering hours to organizations in the communities it calls home. The Ohio-based company announced the goal at the early onset of COVID-19. On a single day, employees in the U.S., England, Germany, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, and UAE contributed over 700 volunteer hours. These efforts included […]
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