News Desk

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amcor recently opened a new manufacturing plant in Huizhou, China, after an investment of nearly $100 million. The 590,000-square-foot plant is the largest flexible packaging plant by production capacity in China, and it will help Amcor meet growing customer demand throughout Asia Pacific, the company says in a news release. The new facility is expected […]

The Montalvo Corporation, a producer of web tension control products and services, recently named Russ Hall as CEO after Hall had been serving in the position on an interim basis. “Russ has taken on increased leadership responsibilities since joining Montalvo in 2019,” said Robin Goodwin, executive chairman of the board of Montalvo, which is based […]

Peter Durette has been named CEO of Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a global provider of packaging and protective solutions. He also will be a member of the board of directors. Former CEO Gregory Yull will retire from full-time duties after over 30 years with IPG, including 12 years as CEO and president. He will work […]

Sidel recently opened a new hub in Octeville, France, dedicated to studying polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling. Sidel says the small-scale PET recycling pilot line will help it develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET (r-PET). “Seeking carbon […]

Liquibox has been bought by Sealed Air, which trades as SEE on the New York Stock Exchange. Sealed Air paid $1.15 billion for Liquibox, according to a news release about the deal. North Carolina-based Sealed Air, which has about 16,500 workers worldwide, said the acquisition is complementary to its Cryovac Fluids & Liquids business, its […]

The Griff Network recently announced it has bought Atlas Metallizing of New Britain, Connecticut. The purchase expands Griff’s reach into packaging, graphic, and technical markets, the company says in a news release. Pennsylvania-based Griff is a manufacturer, extruder, coater, laminator, and metallizer. With the Atlas acquisition, Griff will have an entire facility dedicated to specialized […]

PPC Flexible Packaging LLC (PPC) recently announced that it has bought Kansas-based Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC (PPT). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. PPC, headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is a printer and convertor of flexible films, pouches, and other packaging designs, including prototypes. With the addition of PPT, PPC now operates 13 manufacturing […]

Resource Label Group, LLC, a Tennessee-based provider of pressure-sensitive label, shrink sleeve, and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, recently reported that it has bought Chicago-based Deco Flexible Packaging. Terms of the deal, which expands the presence of Resource Label in the Midwest, were not disclosed. Deco specializes in the production of custom, pressure-sensitive products, […]

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC recently announced it will close a mill in Jay, Maine, in the first quarter of 2023. About 230 people will be affected by the closure, the company says in a news release. Pixelle, which is based in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, produces specialty label and release papers as well as industrial and […]

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced plans to double its laminating adhesives production capacity at its Malaysia-based subsidiary Toyochem Specialty Chemical Sdn. Bhd. Toyo, parent company of the Tokyo-based specialty materials manufacturer Toyo Ink Group, says the move will strengthen its global supply chain. The Toyo Ink Group plans to expand sales of […]