News Desk

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is again urging members of Congress to support the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) while the pact is under review.  An initial letter of support sent in 2019 has been updated to state that the USMCA “remains critical to our economic future because it preserves and strengthens U.S. trade ties to Canada […]

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to address the patchwork of state laws that are driving up costs and threatening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, the organization says. In a 14-page letter, the trade association was responding to a DOJ request for public input on state laws that have significant adverse effects […]

The flexible packaging industry drives $151.4 billion in total economic output and supports 398,780 jobs in the U.S., according to a new report from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). The 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry Report—prepared by John Dunham & Associates—also says the industry creates $33.46 billion in direct and indirect […]

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the producer responsibility organization (PRO) for several states that have adopted extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, recently opened a recycling center in Oregon for hard-to-recycle materials. The drop-off center in Ashland, Oregon, which is an EPR state, is funded by producers of waste and will accept materials such as plastic bags, […]

ProAmpac recently bought the bag converting operations of International Paper (IP), which specializes in fiber-based bags. The acquisition expands ProAmpac’s converting capabilities, further advancing the company’s fiberization strategy and enhancing its ability to deliver customized bag solutions for the grocery, convenience store, and quick-service restaurant markets, the company said in a news release.  Terms of the deal were […]

More than $40,000 was raised to encourage careers in the packaging and processing industries during a charity golf tournament held on Sept. 28 before the start of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, according to the PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. PMMI, which produces PACK EXPO, was held […]

More states might adopt extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in 2025, especially in the Northeast if New York goes through with its EPR legislation, says Dan Felton, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). “New York is the biggest threat next year. If New York goes, I personally anticipate two or three other […]

A webinar scheduled for Oct. 22 will explore how spouted pouches embrace high-performance primary packaging across beauty and personal care categories. The webinar, which is co-hosted with the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), will look at market trends and upcoming legislation from the FPA, technical innovations in film science and pouch manufacturing from ZACROS Americas Inc., […]

The U.S. packaging machinery market’s growth rate for 2025 is expected to be 2.2%, according to the 2025 Packaging State of the Industry infographic recently released by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The U.S. packaging machinery market reached $11.3 billion in sales in 2024, PMMI says. The Canadian packaging machinery market reached $1.2 billion […]

Pixelle Specialty Solutions recently named a new CEO to replace Ross Bushnell, who has stepped down to pursue new opportunities, the company says in a news release. Julie Schertell had been president and CEO of Mativ Holdings and Neenah Inc., where she “repositioned each company for accelerated growth and improved profitability,” Pixelle says. Its board […]

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation (W&H) recently bought Addex, Inc., a supplier of blown film extrusion equipment. Based in Newark, New York, Addex will continue to operate independently under its existing name, maintaining its product lines and customer relationships, with an ongoing focus on the U.S. and Canadian markets, according to a news release from W&H. […]

From November 3–4, the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) will hold its next APR Design® Training and Tours program that includes lessons on how to design packaging for recyclability and why it is important, as well as tours of recycling facilities. “This interactive program starts with an engaging classroom session on both days, covering what […]

Companies affected by California’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) law must register with the producer responsibility organization (PRO) by September 5. Companies can do so by going to the website of the PRO, Circular Action Alliance, and filling out the appropriate forms. California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act requires producers of residential and […]

Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) recently named Gerrit Zwergel as its new CEO after having been chief financial officer (CFO) for more than 25 years. “I am extremely proud to lead this forward-thinking management team and organization into the future as we evolve with the dynamic marketplace and introduce exciting new technology,” says Zwergel, who will […]

The 2025 Recycling Open House sponsored by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will be held virtually over two days in August. The free event will be held August 13 and then a week later on August 20 and will feature trade associations and other organizations that will present initiatives to promote recyclability of plastic products, […]

Dan Felton, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), was one of several experts to testify Wednesday before a U.S. House subcommittee on recycling innovations and economic growth. “Flexible packaging is one of the most sustainable packaging types: It reduces water and energy consumption, improves product-to-package ratio, enhances transportation efficiency, minimizes food waste, […]

Flint Group expanded its resin production facility in Caronno, Italy, to meet the growing demand for nitrocellulose (NC)-free ink technologies in the flexible packaging sector. The plant produces more than 20,000 tons of resins annually, and the upgrade increases the company’s capacity to produce important resin intermediates for polyurethane (PU) and acrylic-based inks, the company […]