Weekly News Roundup

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 […]

Amcor recently announced a further strategic investment of up to $45 million in ePac Flexible Packaging, a producer of short-run length digitally based flexible packaging. The investment will increase Amcor’s minority shareholding in ePac Holdings LLC. “This additional investment reflects our confidence in ePac’s entrepreneurial team and their proven ability to rapidly scale in the […]

The Occasions Group, a Taylor Corporation company, has agreed to buy the assets of Accu Copy of Greenville, North Carolina. Accu Copy does business under the AccuLink name to deliver commercial print, direct mail, and promotional marketing products, while its AccuFlex division focuses on the production of flexible packaging products. Terms of the deal were […]

Texas-based Dallas Plastics, a manufacturer of blown polyethylene film with printing, embossing, and other capabilities for the medical, food, and industrial end markets, recently bought Hi-De Liners, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Orange, Massachusetts, Hi-De Liners manufactures high-density and linear low-density polyethylene bags and film using FDA-approved virgin resin. The […]

Constantia Flexibles based in Austria says it is buying FFP Packaging Solutions, a maker of sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, United Kingdom. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition aligns well with our Vision 2025 growth strategy of investing in competitive businesses with potential for future growth,” says Pim […]

Dazpak Flexible Packaging recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Atlapac Corporation of Columbus, Ohio. Dazpak, which is based in Southern California, is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a private equity firm based in Miami, Florida. Since H.I.G. bought Dazpak in late 2020, Dazpak has completed four acquisitions, including the recent purchase […]

BOBST Group SA’s largest shareholder, JBF Finance SA, has made a public tender offer for the publicly held shares it does not already own. JBF of Buchillon, Switzerland, holds approximately 53% of the shares and voting rights in the company, BOBST says in a news release. JBF says it will pay 78 Swiss francs in […]