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Business Groups Highlight Concerns of AI in Manufacturing

Business Groups Highlight Concerns of AI in Manufacturing

AI is reshaping manufacturing, prompting industry leaders to call for clear regulations and smarter adoption.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing manufacturing by optimizing supply chains, performing predictive maintenance, and easily translating training documents from one language to another.

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New FPA Chair Charts New Ventures

New FPA Chair Charts New Ventures

AI and FPA’s Four Pillars Are at the Center of Russell Grissett’s Agenda

New FPA Chair Russell Grissett brings a focus on AI, advocacy, and strategic growth to advance the flexible packaging industry.

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Advocating for Flexible Packaging

Advocating for Flexible Packaging

FPA enhances advocacy efforts as policymakers increase activity

Since taking the helm, FPA President and CEO Dan Felton has strengthened the association’s advocacy efforts to help members navigate tariffs, EPR laws, and other regulatory challenges.

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Convenience and Innovation

Convenience and Innovation

Student designers rethink uses for flexible packaging

IT students took top honors in FPA’s 2025 design challenge with the EZ PB&J Pouch, while Cal Poly and other RIT teams earned second place and honorable mentions for innovative flexible packaging concepts.

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Redefining Recycling

Redefining Recycling

Recycling Open House spotlights groups working to improve plastics recycling

The annual Recycling Open House sponsored by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) concluded on August 20 after leaders at 11 organizations gave presentations about their efforts to promote the recyclability of plastic products. The open house was the second in a two-part forum, with the first part held on August 13. The August 20 event […]

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Preview: PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Preview: PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Several EPR and Regulatory Updates Expected

Explore key sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 that will dive into the issues that matter most across the industry.

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RIT and Cal-Poly Sweep FPA Student Design Contest

RIT and Cal-Poly Sweep FPA Student Design Contest

This Competition Prepares Students for an Evolving Flexible Packaging Industry

Established by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the contest allows students to apply their skills to real-world challenges.

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FPA’s ELC Explores Workforce Development Questions

FPA’s ELC Explores Workforce Development Questions

Members of the Emerging Leadership Council Discuss How to Build the Talent Pipeline

The July/August 2025 edition of FlexPack VOICE® magazine, produced by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), focuses on workforce development. As the new co-chair of FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council (ELC), I checked in with the leaders of the ELC’s newly reorganized committees to get their insights on the topic.

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FPA Adds New Associate Members With Different Products and Services

FPA Adds New Associate Members With Different Products and Services

All Five Companies Make Materials, Equipment, or Supplies Related to the Flexible Packaging Industry

The five companies are growing the Flexible Packaging Association’s membership base in a member category set aside for companies that make materials, equipment, or supplies related to the flexible packaging industry.

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Off to Work We Go!

The Flexible Packaging Association is focused on workforce development in this issue of FlexPack VOICE®.

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