Eastman Chemical Co. will invest $250 million over two years to build a methanolysis plant at its Kingsport, Tennessee facility.
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Private Equity Firm Invests in Aquapak
ADM Capital Europe, LLP, a London-based private equity advisory firm, reported that its Cibus Enterprise Fund has invested in the British polymer production company Aquapak Polymers Ltd.
Read MorePeak Rock Capital Affiliate Buys AMB
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a middle-market private investment firm, completed its acquisition of AMB, S.p.A in partnership with the Marin family, AMB’s founders and current owners, and the management team of AMB.
Read MoreMiraclon Names New Executives
Miraclon recently appointed a chief technology and innovation officer and a chief technology adviser.
Read MoreKarville Increases Capacity for Pouch Machine Manufacturing
Karlville Swiss opened a second building in Stabio, Switzerland, to meet the demands of the flexible packaging market.
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Breaking Down Sustainability Goals
Basic Steps Will Lead to Achievements
Sustainability is a concern for governments, businesses, and people worldwide.
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Washington Shifts to “New Normal” Schedule
Former Recycling Priorities Back On Track
At this time a year ago, advocacy efforts in Washington were just starting to adjust to the realities of a pandemic-dictated virtual work environment and a mostly reactive emergency-based legislative agenda.
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Sustainability Efforts Honored
5 Packages Receive Awards in FPA Annual Contest
Sustainability goals are shared across the flexible packaging industry, so when it comes to finding ways to improve the circular economy, collegiality and collaboration dominate, says Randy Shermet, vice president of sales and development at Polykar in Burlington, Ontario.
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Packaging For Patient Care
Sterile Packaging Helps Medical Professionals Save Lives
From scraped knees to heart-valve replacements, every day people depend upon health care and medical/surgical supplies safely delivered in sterile packaging.
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Market Tracker Explained
Euromonitor’s Tool Now Updated Quarterly
Without reliable information about COVID-19’s impact on daily life and spending habits, strategic planning becomes challenging for flexible packaging manufacturers hoping to make inroads in, perhaps, Turkey, France, Brazil, or China.
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A Closer Look at Stan Bikulege
Chairman and CEO of Novolex
In this issue, we interview Stan Bikulege, chairman and CEO of Novolex and a board member of FPA.
Read MoreLPS Industries, LLC Assists Frontline Workers
Early last year, LPS Industries’ CEO, Madeleine Robinson, made a financial donation to Fabulous Foods through the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, a pro-business trade organization.
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Polyplex Corp. Donates Worldwide
Polyplex Corp. donated money, food, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to community members, hospitals, and local governments in locations across its footprint.
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Printpack Supports The Love Foundation
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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FPA Updates Market Tracker
Tool for Members Includes COVID-19 Resources
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
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
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
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
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
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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