Weekly News Roundup
New York Shelves EPR Plan for 2026
Legislators in New York did not advance extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation before the 2026 legislative session ended last week. Until the early morning hours of June 5, A1749 and […]
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Website Offers Tariff Tracking Support
The Global Business Alliance GBA has a tool on its website that tracks changes in tariff policies. The GBA Tariff Tracker helps “navigate the numerous announced and threatened tariff developments,” […]
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Emerald Packaging Expands in California
Emerald Packaging recently expanded its production capabilities to Southern California, establishing its second facility in the state, with the purchase of Blower-Dempsay Corp. in Santa Ana. The deal is the […]
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Canadian Companies Merge to Create New Flexible Packaging Enterprise
Two Canadian companies, PolyExpert Inc. and Polykar Industries Inc., recently announced their merger to create a new company, Invera Flexibles, that will have more than $200 million in combined sales […]
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Canadian Companies Merge to Create New Flexible Packaging Enterprise
Two Canadian companies, PolyExpert Inc. and Polykar Industries Inc., recently announced their merger to create a new company, Invera Flexibles, that will have more than $200 million in combined sales […]
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Circular Action Alliance Opens Public Comment Period for Responsible End Market (REM) Standards
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is holding a public comment period through July 7 for responsible end market (REM) standards that the producer responsibility organization (PRO) has developed for extended producer […]
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Dow Names Karen S. Carter as Its New CEO
Karen S. Carter, currently chief operating officer (COO) at Dow, has been named CEO of the global company effective July 1, when she will also join Dow’s board of directors. […]
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Early Registration Ends Soon for 2026 Global Pouch Forum
Early registration for the 2026 Global Pouch Forum ends on April 29 for the event that will be held in May. The forum, which will be held in Clearwater Beach, Florida, […]
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Siegwerk to Expand in India With New Deal
Siegwerk recently signed an agreement to buy Hi-Tech Inks, a producer of flexographic and gravure printing inks based in India. “The move will significantly strengthen Siegwerk’s position in the fast-growing Indian […]
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ProMach Buys Lako Tool & Manufacturing
ProMach recently acquired Lako Tool & Manufacturing, a maker of durable components for the flexible packaging industry. Lako designs and manufactures sealing, cutting, and punching solutions, along with associated tooling, […]
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