The producers of NPE2024, the international plastics trade show, have named the keynote speakers for the event that will be held May 6–10, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America Corporation, will present Unlocking the Potential: Robotics, AI and Automation in the New Tech Era on May 6. And Michael […]
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FPA Launches Campaign Promoting Flexible Packaging Benefits
The Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has launched a new video campaign to highlight flexible packaging’s benefits on the environment. The campaign, which coincides with Earth Day/Month in April, is the start of a yearlong effort to promote those benefits. Videos will be used along with social media posts, media […]
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EPR Expert: Register and Prepare Now for Packaging Regulations
April 11, 2024
Companies that expect to be covered producers under the extender producer responsibility laws in California, Colorado, and/or Oregon should register by July 1, 2024, with the producer responsibility organization that will implement the laws.
Read MoreAmcor CEO to Retire April 15
Citing health reasons, Amcor’s CEO recently announced he will retire from the international packaging company, effective April 15. CEO Ron Delia told the board of directors about his decision after nine years in the top spot, according to an Amcor news release. Peter Konieczny, Amcor’s chief commercial officer and member of the company’s global management […]
Read MoreUp Paper to Be Sold to Flexible Packaging Company
UP Paper, a producer of recycled kraft paper, has agreed to be sold to ProAmpac, a global producer of flexible packaging. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Lars Dannberg, UP Paper president and CEO, says in a statement that the companies will build a strong portfolio of paper products. UP Paper was established in […]
Read MoreAmpac to Buy Gelpac
Ohio-based ProAmpac recently announced it is buying Gelpac, a producer of multiwall paper and poly-woven packaging products. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close over the next few weeks, were not disclosed. It is subject to customary approvals and closing conditions, according to a ProAmpac news release. Canada-based Gelpac, founded in 1956, will […]
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Hearings Focus on National Framework for Extended Producer Responsibility
March 21, 2024
The hearing before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee included discussions that would assign procedures for handling flexible packaging and other waste during their life cycles.
Read MoreFPA Opposes Tennessee EPR Bill as Currently Written
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is opposing a new extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiative in Tennessee as the proposal is currently written. The bill, TN Senate Bill (SB) 573, directs the state Department of Environment and Conservation to establish an EPR program, which FPA finds to be concerning for several reasons, including the overall costs […]
Read MoreMondi and DS Smith Announce Merger Deal
The boards of Mondi PLC and DS Smith PLC have agreed in principle on the key financial terms of a possible merger. “The combination is an exciting opportunity to create a pan-European industry leader in paper-based sustainable packaging solutions, with complementary geographic footprints, leading customer relationships, a strong balance sheet and cash flow profile, and […]
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Professor Says Full Plastic Recycling Could Be Within Reach
March 7, 2024
Bruce Welt, Ph.D., has been perfecting methods to recapture plastics for years and suggests that the processes could revolutionize the recycling industry.
Read MoreBrook + Whittle Buys Georgia-Based Flexible Packaging Company
Brook + Whittle recently announced that it has bought PouchIt, a flexible packaging manufacturer based in Atlanta. PouchIt specializes in short-run stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, and rollstock film. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brook + Whittle, which makes flexible packaging and other products, says in a statement that the deal expands its footprint […]
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A Closer Look at L. Todd Becker
L. Todd Backer, Vice President of Polyethylene Sales, Nova Chemicals, Inc.
March/April 2024
In this issue, we interview L. Todd Becker, vice president of polyethylene sales at Nova Chemicals, Inc.
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Companies Give Back to Their Communities
March/April 2024
Polyplex, MAR-CO, Printpack, and Vonco lend a helping hand.
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‘Suitable for Framing’
Judges of the Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition Identify Winners for 2024
March/April 2024
The judges focus on picking the winners in six categories: expanding the use of flexible packaging, technical innovation, sustainability, printing, shelf impact, and packaging excellence.
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Employee Owned
CNG and Others Reflect on Business Models Where Employees Have an Ownership Stake
March/April 2024
Advocates argue that an ownership stake spurs employees to take a more active role in creating value and driving profits. But it also reduces turnover and can be attractive to potential employees.
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On Watch in Washington
Federal Recycling Legislation Could Grab Attention in 2024
March/April 2024
With 2024 being an election year, conventional wisdom would suggest that the elected leaders might concentrate more on the horse races than public policies this year; however, significant legislation has been working its way through Congress.
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States Begin EPR Needs Assessments
March/April 2024
These assessments of state recycling systems will remain crucial in determining ultimately what the cost will be to producers.
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Congress Ponders Packaging Legislation
March/April 2024
Among the issues are recycling, plastic pollutions, and extended producer responsibility.
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How to Make Sense of Sustainable Packaging
March/April 2024
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to the U.K. Plastic Packaging Tax and individual state guidelines, regulations bring challenges when it comes to the ability to quickly adapt.
Read MoreSPMC® Examines Risks to Sterile Medical Packaging
March/April 2024
It’s often said laws can have unintended consequences. When it comes to certain proposed environmental legislative initiatives, the consequences could severely compromise the safety of sterile medical device packaging.
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