India-based Yash Pakka Limited (YPL) intends to open a plant in Central America by 2025 to make compostable flexible packaging for sale in North America. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Guatemala’s major sugar companies to procure bagasse, the primary raw material used for its products, according to an article in Paper […]
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Industry and Association Updates
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Roger Kearns Named President and CEO of Nova Chemicals
NOVA Chemicals Corporation recently announced the appointment of Roger Kearns as president and CEO, effective June 12. Kearns most recently served as chief operating officer of Westlake Corporation, the global diversified manufacturer of essential products with 15,000 employees. Kearns succeeds Danny Dweik, who has served as interim president and CEO of NOVA Chemicals since October […]
Read MoreConstantia Flexibles Expands with New Purchase
Austria-based Constantia Flexibles recently bought Lászlópack Kft., a Hungarian flexible packaging producer specializing in flexo printing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles, says the companies share a common vision to serve customers with more eco-friendly, innovative packaging solutions. “This acquisition further seizes new growth opportunities for Lászlópack to […]
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Vonco Products Buys Genesis Plastics Welding
Wisconsin-based Vonco Products LLC recently bought Genesis Plastics Welding based in Indiana. Terms of the deal, which Vonco says is it’s third in the past three years, were not disclosed. Genesis Plastics Welding is a thermoplastics contract manufacturer that uses radio frequency (RF) welding and heat sealing. “Vonco is on a mission to create more […]
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Converters Expo Starts April 12
Converters Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin, starts April 12, bringing converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. “Now in its 16th year, Converters Expo attracts hundreds of converters looking to find manufacturing partners, discover the latest testing and prototyping equipment, network with producers of disposables, and learn the […]
Read MoreePac Flexible Packaging Says It Has Reached PFAS Compliance
Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging recently reported it has reached compliance ahead of deadlines with regulations surrounding polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and plastic packaging. The company says it worked ahead to comply with state laws and regulations banning intentionally added PFAS in packaging before rules go into effect this year. PFAS substances do not break down in […]
Read MoreInovar Purchases New Hampshire-based Amherst Label
Texas-based Inovar Packaging Group, LLC says it recently completed its acquisition of Amherst Label in Milford, New Hampshire. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Inovar says the deal is part of its plan for building a regionally based prime label business across North America. “Inovar’s mission is to serve the needs of specialty consumer […]
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New President Named at Xeikon, a Flint Group Division
A research and development officer was tapped by Flint Group to be president of its digital division, Xeikon. Robert Welford, who had been vice president of R&D at the company, was promoted to president to “lead Xeikon through the next phase of success, reaffirming its deep commitment to bringing the latest innovations in digital printing to […]
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Michelman Names Science and Sustainability Officer
Ohio-based Michelman recently hired a chief science and sustainability officer. Portia Yarborough, Ph.D., has expertise in high-performance engineered materials, elastomers, composites, and sealing technologies, according to a company news release. “Her leadership expertise and industry knowledge will help us accelerate our sustainability initiatives throughout Michelman and the industries we serve,” said Rick Michelman, president and […]
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Year in Review
FPA Reflects on 2022 While Looking Ahead
March/April 2023
The Flexible Packaging Association recently published its annual “Report to the Members,” which provides an overview of the many initiatives and activities the association conducts on behalf of its members.
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Texas-based Inovar Packaging Buys South Dakota Companies
February 28, 2023
Dallas, Texas-based Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, recently completed its acquisition of Cimarron Label and Western Printing. The deal adds to Inovar’s existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas; Newburyport, Massachusetts; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Kansas; Oceanside, California; and Westfield, Massachusetts. Cimarron Label and Western Printing have operations in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, South Dakota. […]
Read MorePPC Flexible Packaging Buys Israel-Based Company
PPC Flexible Packaging LLC (PPC) recently announced it bought Israel-based StePac, MAPfresh Holdings. PPC, which is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, now operates 14 manufacturing facilities with the addition of the StePac operation in Tefen, Israel. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Founded in 1992 as a nylon film extruder providing sterilizable packaging for […]
Read MoreSidel Plans to Buy Makro Labelling
The Sidel Group recently announced it is buying Italy-based Makro Labelling to expand its offering of labelling machines. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The low- and medium-speed modular labelling machines made by Makro will complement our leading higher-speed technologies that are manufactured in our factory in Mantova, Italy, and integrated into Sidel’s packaging […]
Read MoreConstantia Flexibles to Expand Operations in India Through Joint Venture
Austria-based Constantia Flexibles is expected to close on a joint venture soon to expand its operations in India. The global company recently signed a joint venture agreement for its India business and operations with SB Packagings and Premji Invest, a private equity firm based in India. The deal will help Constantia Flexibles expand in India, […]
Read MoreAMERIPEN Plans Webinars on Extended Producer Responsibility
A six-part webinar series that starts in February will explore the impacts on extended producer responsibility (EPR) along the packaging value chain. Sponsored by AMERIPEN—American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, the webinars that start Feb. 15 will explain how EPR regulations work and how they are being implemented in some states. The series is […]
Read MorePolymer Packaging Buys Ohio-based Flexible Packaging Supplier
Polymer Packaging, Inc., (PPI) of Ohio recently reported that it has bought The William-Allen Company, a supplier of flexible packaging and containers. William-Allen, which ships internationally from its 33,00-square-foot warehouse/distribution center in North Canton, Ohio, provides various services including design, production, quality control, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. […]
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NOVA Chemicals Donates $600K to Let’s Talk Science Program in Canada
As part of World Science Day in November, NOVA Chemicals Corporation donated $600,000 to the Let’s Talk Science program in Canada as a way to encourage students to pursue science disciplines. The financial commitment over three years will support STEM education for children across Canada regardless of gender, geography, culture, language, abilities, and financial status, […]
Read MoreNelipak Plans North Carolina Flexible Packaging Facility
Nelipak Corporation, which does business as Nelipak Healthcare Packaging, will initially invest about $11.8 million to establish a flexible packaging production site in North Carolina. The company says it will create at least 36 new jobs at the 110,000-square-foot site near Winston-Salem and expects to make additional investments at the site over the next five […]
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Monitoring Federal Rule-makers
Committee Offers Updates on Biden Administration’s Policy Moves
Jan/Feb 2023
The Flexible Packaging Association’s environmental, health, and safety committee tracks regulatory developments on federal environmental and occupational safety regulations and develops action plans for those that could impact the industry. The environmental policy initiatives under the Biden administration are a major shift from the previous administration.
Read MoreMondi Continues Divestment of Operations in Russia
Mondi plc recently confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to sell its three Russian packaging converting operations to the Gotek Group for around €24 million, subject to approval from Russian authorities. Moscow-based the Gotek Group is a leading Russian packaging producer, and it employs about 2,200 employees across its business, Mondi says […]
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