As 2023 begins, federal legislators will be putting the final touches on reorganizing the House and Senate committees and subcommittees of the 118th Congress based on the results of the November election. But even before the election, advocates for the packaging and flexible packaging industries were preparing for what they know will be a busy year on Capitol Hill.
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Our Future Workforce
Schools and Companies Tout Training Programs at PACK EXPO International
Jan/Feb 2023
Even before the pandemic and its aftermath, finding workers has been a struggle. Unemployment rates continue to hover at or near historic lows, even as economists increasingly predict an economic downturn. Workforce training, recruitment, and retention issues remain top concerns for companies nationwide, including those in the flexible packaging industry.
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Flexpack Crash Course
New Workers Network During Daylong Seminar
Jan/Feb 2023
This course aims to help the flexible packaging industry maintain, grow, and attract new talent through connections and collaboration.
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AMERIPEN Leader Reviews Packing Issues for 2023
Dan Felton Outlines Key Initiatives on State and Federal Levels
January 4, 2023
State policymakers will have a busy year in 2023 as they seek to regulate the packaging industry, with measures expected on extended producer responsibility, labeling requirements, and recycled-content mandates.
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Amcor Leader Discusses $10.8M Investment at Michigan State University
His Advice to Other Companies: ‘Jump in’
January 4, 2023
This past year, Amcor announced it would be investing $10.8 million into the Michigan State University School of Packaging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Amcor’s commitment includes investment in infrastructure and building renovations, as well as an endowed chair position in the School of Packaging.
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Keane: Sustainability Remains Top Concern for FPA Members
December 22, 2022
When it comes to advocating for the flexible packaging industry, the highest priority remains issues surrounding sustainability, says Alison Keane, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association.
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C-P Flexible Packaging Expands Solar Power Initiatives
December 8, 2022
C-P Flexible Packaging recently announced it plans to power half of the company’s U.S. facilities with solar energy by 2025.
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ProAmpac CEO Intends to Double Sales Within Five Years
Greg Tucker Says Sustainability Goals Accelerate, Too
November 22, 2022
ProAmpac intends to double its sales from about $2.5 billion to $5 billion within three to five years and offer a sustainable alternative for all of its products by 2025.
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A Conversation With Fredy Steng
Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Berry Global Group Inc.
November 10, 2022
In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Berry Global Group Sales Director Fredy Steng offers insights into issues facing the industry in the coming year, including sustainability and government regulations.
Read MoreAluminum Trade Policies Must Change
Nov/Dec 2022
Deja vu. Shortly after I started with the Flexible Packaging Association in 2016, I had my first real test. While advocacy has always been my passion, I was still learning the industry, as well as my CEO role, and had never worked on a trade issue. When the International Trade Commission received a petition to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese aluminum foil, we were off and running.
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Flexible Packaging Industry Growth Accelerates
Nov/Dec 2022
The annual “State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report,” covers the entire flexible packaging industry, including the segment of the industry that adds significant value to flexible materials, usually by performing multiple processes. This segment of the industry is estimated to be $29.5 billion in 2021.
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ELC Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
New Committee Will Work With FPA Member Companies
Nov/Dec 2022
The Emerging Leadership Council continues to focus on supporting Flexible Packaging Association member companies and the flexible packaging industry. We are thrilled to announce the formation of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee to foster, promote, and engage in a culture of diversity and inclusion within the industry.
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SPMC® Gets the Word Out About Its Mission
Council Committed to Next Generation Medical Device Packaging Professionals
Nov/Dec 2022
Sterilization packaging is a complex segment of the flexible packaging industry that is highly regulated and requires specific technical expertise. Since its founding, the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council has been a trusted source of technical information and guidance for packaging professionals and engineers.
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Flexo Evolution Supports Sustainable Progress in Packaging
Nov/Dec 2022
The pivotal point of all packaging industry innovation is sustainability. All stakeholders across the entire packaging supply chain understand the only way to future-proof our industry is to embrace integrating responsibility at every stage.
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Here Is a Look at Potential Impacts of the Elections
Nov/Dec 2022
Election Day on November 8 has been a date circled on the calendar for what feels like forever. From the first day of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, it seemed the race for the midterm elections had kicked off. Democrats focused their messaging on how to hold majority control of Congress and Republicans on how to regain leadership control. And now, here we are, with the elections upon us and at the time for assessing the impact of and planning for the next Congress.
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2022 Wraps Up With California Passing EPR for Packaging
Nov/Dec 2022
The year 2022 was significant and precedent-setting for the flexible packaging industry, with the addition of new state laws that will govern how packaging is made and managed at the end of life. Numerous states debated packaging issues, with two passing and signing extended producer responsibility bills for packaging. Many more states are addressing issues like recycled content mandates, labeling, and toxic chemicals in packaging.
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Clemson University Dedicates Program to Flexible Packaging
Nov/Dec 2022
We talk to Robert M. Kimmel, Sc.D, an associate professor at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. Kimmel also is director of the packaging science program and director of the Center for Flexible Packaging in the university’s department of food nutrition and packaging sciences.
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A Closer Look at Fredy Steng
Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Berry Global Group Inc.
Nov/Dec 2022
In this issue, we interview Fredy Steng, director of sales, strategic accounts, at Berry Global Group Inc. and a member of the Flexible Packaging Association Chairperson’s Advisory Council.
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What Most Concerns You for the Future?
Thought Leader Survey Highlights Legislation, Other Issues
Nov/Dec 2022
This year, the respondents to the “Packaging Thought Leader Survey 2032” included 165 experts, including leadership from the Flexible Packaging Association. The questions include deep looks into key technologies and trends that will impact packaging by 2032.
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Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Some Companies Create Alternative Routes to Circularity Goals
Nov/Dec 2022
As they take steps toward creating a circular economy for their products, flexible packaging companies continue to face calls for reducing or eliminating the use of plastic entirely.
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