November is the month of the great unknowns. Questions abound, including how will the elections turn out? Who will be the president come January? Will the Senate flip to the Democrats’ control? Where will we be in fighting the pandemic and will some type of normalcy return, or will we be in the grip of new COVID-19 breakouts and […]
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Tri-Seal Invests in Closure Liner Facility in India
October 29, 2020
Tri-Seal, which is part of Tekni-Plex based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, has invested $1 million in a new closure liner manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, India.
Read MoreCharity Work Goes Digital Because of Virus
Nov/Dec 2020
American Packaging Corp. (APC) and its owners—the Schottland family—have long been involved with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by the late film star and philanthropist Paul Newman in Ashford, Connecticut.
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Nexeo Plastics Expands Inside Sales Center
Nov/Dec 2020
A Dublin, Ohio, sales center for Nexeo Plastics has been expanded with additional staff and technology.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Delays but Doesn’t Stop Ham Giveaway
Nov/Dec 2020
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) had planned a nice Easter treat for people in its Green Bay, Wisconsin, community. But then COVID-19 got in the way.
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A Closer Look at Dhuanne Dodrill
CEO of PAXXUS
Nov/Dec 2020
Each issue, FlexPack VOICE™ hosts a question-and-answer segment that discusses important issues with an industry leader. This issue, we interview Dhuanne Dodrill, CEO of PAXXUS, based in Addison, Illinois, a global, vertically integrated flexible health care packaging manufacturer. With over 30 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry, Dodrill has worked in a variety of technical, quality assurance, and management positions.
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2021: A Year of Adjustment
Leaders Apply Lessons While Still Learning
Nov/Dec 2020
Each week brings encouraging developments about vaccines to fight COVID-19, but leaders in the flexible packing industry haven’t been waiting for that relief to start planning for 2021 and beyond.
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Live, Virtual, or Hybrid: Game is On
Pandemic Doesn't Deter Conference Organizers
Nov/Dec 2020
Although the pandemic shuttered in-person conferences and events this year, the industry expos and meetings that celebrate innovation and forge connections found virtual platforms and audiences, with organizers hoping for live events again in 2021. “Packaging is necessary,” says Laura Thompson, vice president–trade shows for Chicago-based PMMI Media Group, producer of the canceled PACK EXPO […]
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Trade Policies in 2021
Election Could Shift Priorities
Nov/Dec 2020
Catty Corp. has been buying light-gauge aluminum foil for more than 80 years. So, after the U.S. began cracking down on imports from China in 2017, the flexible-packaging firm began to further lean on longstanding relationships around the world to ensure a consistent supply. But that didn’t mean it was an easy transition, says Bruce […]
Read MoreePac Flexible Packaging Adds Capacity
Nov/Dec 2020
ePac Flexible Packaging is expanding its operations to serve its rapidly growing customer base, the company reported.
Read MoreAMB Buys PTS
Nov/Dec 2020
Italian converter AMB SpA bought German firm PTS (Prime Tray System) Verpackungen, a manufacturer of injection-molded cups, bags, and composite plastics films.
Read MoreComexi Plans New Miami Tech Center
Nov/Dec 2020
Comexi plans a technology center at its new U.S. headquarters in Miami. The specialist in solutions for the printing and converting industry of flexible packaging said its 15,000-square-foot technology facility would open this fall.
Read More2021 Ripe With Political Pros and Cons
Nov/Dec 2020
2020 was not the year anyone expected, and 2021 will not be either. Along with the ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus, the outcome of the elections—with both chambers in play, as well as the presidency—will shape 2021 and the next four years.
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Flexible Packaging: An “Essential” Place to Be
Sustainability Remains Important as Opportunities Grow
Nov/Dec 2020
It’s a great time to be in flexible packaging, especially if you’re a vertically integrated, domestic manufacturer like Plastic Packaging Technologies. I’m guessing many other leaders in this industry feel the same way.
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Despite Setbacks, State Governments Continue Work Into Winter
Budget Deficits Create Intense Pressure
Nov/Dec 2020
As state legislatures have entered the fall election season, 2020 will once again prove to be an exception—many states continue to convene sporadically to address urgent budget and policy issues.
Read MoreHudson-Sharp Names New Regional Sales Directors
Nov/Dec 2020
Hudson-Sharp, part of Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform, reported that Peter Sztehno and Scott Romenesko were named regional sales directors.
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Coveris Closes New Deal
October 14, 2020
Coveris based in Vienna, Austria, has bought HLB|SFV, a previously family-owned company focused on the manufacturing and sale of various shapes of paper bags but also paper-based flexibles on reels.
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PCMC Names Scott Derouin as Regional Sales Manager
October 14, 2020
In his new role, Derouin will be responsible for the sale of PCMC’s PCL products in the eastern parts of the U.S. and Canada, as well as multiple key accounts.
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Trump and Biden Share Some Trade Goals
The Candidates, However, Differ on The Details
October 12, 2020
The Candidates, However, Differ on The Details. While the candidates for president diverge sharply in many areas, they share the same goals when it comes to trade and economic policy: President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden both want to revive manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and combat unfair trade practices pursued by […]
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Issues Will Linger Beyond Election
No Matter Who Wins, the Industry Must Prepare, Leaders Say
October 12, 2020
With the presidential election fast approaching, it might not be clear who will be in the Oval Office for the next four years…
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