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.
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Miraclon Names New Executives
May/June 2021
Miraclon recently appointed a chief technology and innovation officer and a chief technology adviser.
Read MoreKarville Increases Capacity for Pouch Machine Manufacturing
May/June 2021
Karlville Swiss opened a second building in Stabio, Switzerland, to meet the demands of the flexible packaging market.
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MacDermid Graphics Hires Two for Global Positions
April 27, 2021
MacDermid Graphics Solutions has filled two new global positions with the promotion of Adrien Bourguignon to director of global applications support and the appointment of Mark Fleming to director of global equipment operations.
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Schur Flexibles Group Buys Sidac in Italy
April 20, 2021
Schur Flexibles Group has expanded its network in the Italian market by buying Sidac SpA, a packaging specialist.
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Green Bay Packaging Inc. Paper Mill Opens
April 13, 2021
Green Bay Packaging Inc. reported recently that its new paper mill in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is operating, about 30 months after breaking ground on the $500 million project.
Read MoreProAmpac Partners With Clemson University
ProAmpac recently announced that it has partnered with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences to support the company’s commitment to developing smart food packaging.
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PCMC Names New Head of Global Operations
March 30, 2021
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) recently named Stan Blakney as president of its global operations.
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Scholle IPN Buys Bossar
March 23, 2021
Scholle IPN announced earlier this month that it has bought Bossar, a global supplier of flexible horizontal form-fill-seal packaging equipment.
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Ashland Completes Expansion of R&D Facility in Ireland
March 16, 2021
Ashland recently completed the expansion of its Viatel™ bioresorbable polymer manufacturing site and has relocated research and development from Dublin to the National Science Park, Mullingar, Ireland, the company said in a news release.
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ProAmpac Adds to Save Quality Food Program
March 9, 2021
ProAmpac has added five more facilities that have been certified to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program.
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Tekni-Plex Hires New VP in Marketing for Food and Beverage Packaging
March 2, 2021
Rodolfo Haenni has joined Tekni-Plex as vice president for market and strategy development for food and beverage packaging.
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FPA Updates Market Tracker
Tool for Members Includes COVID-19 Resources
March/April 2021
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 MoreFortis Buys Kala Packaging
March/April 2021
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
March/April 2021
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
March/April 2021
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 MorePregis Buys Technical Machinery Solutions
March/April 2021
Pregis, a maker of protective packaging, bought Technical Machinery Solutions (TMS) of Illinois from its privately held owners, and the acquisition includes the Graphic Innovators business at TMS. Pregis produces a lightweight, curbside recyclable all-paper mailer, branded as the TMS Eco Mailer™. The cushioned mailers can be recycled in all-paper recovery systems. The acquisition of TMS […]
Read MoreWiedmann to Succeed Forker at Siegwerk
March/April 2021
On March 31, Nicolas Wiedmann will replace Siegwerk CEO Herbert Forker, who is retiring after 21 years as CEO. Wiedmann had been with Hella GmbH & Co KGaA, where his duties included being general manager for the business segment special applications. He joined Siegwerk on Jan. 1. Wiedmann brings many years of experience in managing […]
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Newsweek Names Lyondellbasell in List of Responsible Companies
March/April 2021
LyondellBasell has been named to Newsweek Magazine’s 2021 list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” This is the second time LyondellBasell appears on the list, which debuted in 2020 and recognizes companies for their performance in the areas of environmental, social, and corporate governance, the company said in a news release. The plastics, chemicals, and refining company said […]
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Macaran: Company Becomes Employee-Owned
February 23, 2021
Macaran Printed Products, a division of W.N. Van Alstine and Sons, recently reported on its company website that it has become a 100% employee-owned entity.
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