The annual State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry Report, published by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), provides industry converters, suppliers, investors, and analysts with insight into the performance of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year.
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Success Follows Summer Intern Program
Recruitment committee looks to in-person program in 2022
Nov/Dec 2021
The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) first summer internship program, launched by the Emerging Leadership Council (ELC), included over 35 students from 18 different companies. The council started the program for one foundational purpose: to “sell” our industry to highly impressionable students who are weighing a very important decision—where to launch their careers.
Read MoreExperts Reflect on Crisis
Nov/Dec 2021
Representatives from the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council’s (SPMC) member companies recently sat down to talk about the changes they’ve experienced and where they see the sterile flexible packaging industry heading.
Read MoreSimple Steps Present Flexible Packaging as a Clear Solution
Nov/Dec 2021
Implementing sustainable packaging is a journey, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. Flexible packaging has a great opportunity to expand its footprint by simplifying the packaging transformation into attainable steps and by offering leadership and direction throughout the process.
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Looking Back / Moving Forward
Biden Administration provides more clarity with priorities
Nov/Dec 2021
The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) federal advocacy efforts continue to advance to protect the priorities of the flexible packaging industry. “Flexible” has been the word of the year again, and efforts in Washington, D.C., continued to embrace this mantra.
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Expect Busy 2022 State Legislative Docket
EPR, labeling, and recycling at the fore
Nov/Dec 2021
If 2021 was a landmark year in terms of new packaging policy at the state level, 2022 likely will prove to be another precedent-setting year with the addition of several new state laws. Active conversations in at least a half dozen states indicate that the interest in new packaging policy has not waned and may be even larger.
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A Closer Look at David M. Staker
CEO and President, Plastic Packaging Technologies LLC
Nov/Dec 2021
In this issue, we interview David M. Staker, CEO and president, Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC (PPT).
Read MoreMichelman Marks Community Giving Worldwide
Nov/Dec 2021
As Michelman prepared for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) campaign, its associates exceeded their 2020 campaign pledge goal and repeated as one of the top 25 largest corporate, retiree, and employee campaign contributors. Additionally, the company was one of five businesses in the Cincinnati, Ohio, region recognized with a Corporate Heroes award for […]
Read MoreCosmo Foundation Organizes Vaccination Drive in India
Nov/Dec 2021
The Cosmo Foundation, the social arm of Cosmo Films Ltd., organized a one-day vaccination drive against COVID-19 for the people of Delhi, India, on July 18. Since 2008, the Cosmo Foundation has been increasing outreach to neighboring villages of its manufacturing facilities—Vadodara, Aurangabad, and the corporate office in Delhi—to promote good quality of life for […]
Read MoreThe Griff Network Takes Giving Overseas
Nov/Dec 2021
Initiatives by The Griff Network extend past its local community. Abroad, Griff sponsors communities in Kigali, Rwanda, and Antigua, Guatemala. Through this effort, Griff has helped struggling communities build schools and assisted with the improvement of facilities for children and faculty members of the Ngarama Parish in Rwanda. Griff, which is based in Fallsington, Pennsylvania, […]
Read MoreC-P Flexible Packaging Supports Employees and Communities
Nov/Dec 2021
During the pandemic, C-P Flexible Packaging supported employees at each of the company’s locations, providing appreciation pay, gift cards, free lunches, and free boxes of masks and hand sanitizer for employees’ household use. Based in York, Pennsylvania, C-P Flexible Packaging is a fully integrated, full-service flexible packaging converter.
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Watching the States
Recycling Proposals Alarm Observers
Nov/Dec 2021
The long value chain of plastics packaging, from manufacturers to converters to brand owners, is turning a wary eye to state-level recycling developments. Those developments include new laws labeled as extended producer responsibility (EPR), but they fall short of serving as models.
However, the industry hopes to bring about a workable national policy that brings consistency, a steady and inclusive supply of materials, and innovative infrastructure to recycling.
Milestones: FPA Members Weigh In
Companies Celebrating Anniversaries Discuss Trends, Concerns
Nov/Dec 2021
In recent interviews, some company managers offered insights into the state of the industry and what needs to be done to ensure its vitality, with several of them offering tips on how FPA and the industry can do better.
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Sudden Storms: Turbulence Defined 2021
Industry Leaders Seek Stability in 2022
Nov/Dec 2021
From inflation to labor shortages to pinched supply chains, flexible packaging has been going along with the general roller-coaster ride. But the industry has experienced its own unique dynamics based on the diversity of packaged products.
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Interns and Opportunities
FPA Program Connects Industry Interns With Each Other and Mentors
October 18, 2021
This summer and fall, FlexPack VOICE® has been taking a closer look at some of the 35 interns who were part of FPA’s summer internship program. Here is a look at two more profiles: Bradley Reinhart and Abid Shafiullah
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Meet the FPA Staff
A Conversation With Ram K. Singhal, FPA Vice President, Technology and Environmental Strategy
October 4, 2021
Continuing the Meet the FPA Staff series, FlexPack VOICE® catches up with Ram K. Singhal, FPA’s vice president of technology and environmental strategy.
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National Recycling Efforts Gain Support
Congress Considers Numerous Proposals
Sept/Oct 2021
A top legislative priority for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) continues to be an unwavering commitment to advocate for a national strategy to improve, advance, and increase plastics recycling in the U.S. From the time the Biden Administration and the 117th Congress were first sworn in earlier this year, FPA has worked with our industry partners on efforts to advance a comprehensive strategic framework to implement legislation and regulations that will create a more circular economy for flexible packaging and all plastics.
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Emerging Leaders Discuss Careers
Members of the FPA Emerging Leadership Council See Vast Opportunities
September 2, 2021
The industry doesn’t have to look far when it comes to showing career development and interest. Several members of the FPA Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) discuss what got them into the industry and how their careers have gone so far.
Read MoreEPR Bills Veer from Norms
Sept/Oct 2021
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation passed in two states this year—or did it?
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FPA Combats Critical Worker Shortage
Various Initiatives Confront Nationwide Problem
Sept/Oct 2021
The flexible packaging industry is a dynamic and growing industry where technologies are rapidly evolving.
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