Weekly News Roundup
ProAmpac to Buy TC Transcontinental Packaging
ProAmpac is buying TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for $1.51 billion, “subject to customary adjustments for debt and debt-like items, cash, and net working capital,” ProAmpac said in a news release. […]
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Nelipak Completes Purchase of Merrill’s Packaging
Nelipak® Corporation, a global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, has completed the acquisition of Merrill’s Packaging. Merrill’s Packaging specializes in custom thermoformed packaging solutions for medical device, pharmaceutical, life science, […]
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Sustainable Packaging Coalition Seeks Proposals to Help Retailers Transition to Flexibles
GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition is asking for proposals by Dec. 19 that would help retailers transition to sustainable flexible packaging films with low-barrier requirements. A request for proposals (RFP) provides […]
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Flexcon Names New CEO as Previous Leader Departs
Flexcon, a provider of solutions in pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, has named Nick Tucci as its new CEO as part of an overall effort to “position the company for long-term […]
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Chamber Urges Congress to Support USMCA During Review
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 […]
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National Association of Manufacturers Calls for Streamlined Rules and Regulations
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 […]
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Report: Flexible Packaging Industry Creates Nearly 400,000 Jobs
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 […]
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Oregon Rolls Out System to Collect Hard-to-Recycle Materials
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. […]
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ProAmpac Buys Converting Operations of International Paper
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 […]
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Golf Outing Raises Money to Encourage Careers in Packaging and Processing Industries
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 […]
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