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How to Succeed With Packaging Innovations at Your Company

How to Succeed With Packaging Innovations at Your Company

Mars Wrigley Executive Gives Tips on Working Across Your Company Culture

February 28, 2023

The process of developing new packaging ideas in a large corporation—the road to innovation—never has been easy. But the journey still can be fun, suggests William A. Singleton III, global packaging director at Mars Wrigley Confectionary.

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FPA Outlines Opposition to Aluminum Foil Tariff Proposal

FPA Outlines Opposition to Aluminum Foil Tariff Proposal

Department of Commerce’s Preliminary Determinations Expected Feb. 28

February 9, 2023

FPA opposes DOC proposal that would extend tariffs on aluminum foil to South Korea and Thailand, saying the plan would threaten jobs in the U.S., and DOC should not be “picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets.”

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Report: Stakeholders Must Coordinate Circularity Efforts as Material Needs Shift

Report: Stakeholders Must Coordinate Circularity Efforts as Material Needs Shift

January 26, 2023

In a report titled “Packaging Compass: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design,” AMERIPEN and the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute evaluate trends in packaging design and the implications on a circular economy while outlining how coordinated efforts must start now to reach concrete goals over the next 10 years.

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What Now?

What Now?

Advocacy Experts Discuss New Congress

Jan/Feb 2023

As 2023 begins, federal legislators will be putting the final touches on reorganizing the House and Senate committees and subcommittees of the 118th Congress based on the results of the November election. But even before the election, advocates for the packaging and flexible packaging industries were preparing for what they know will be a busy year on Capitol Hill.

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Our Future Workforce

Our Future Workforce

Schools and Companies Tout Training Programs at PACK EXPO International

Jan/Feb 2023

Even before the pandemic and its aftermath, finding workers has been a struggle. Unemployment rates continue to hover at or near historic lows, even as economists increasingly predict an economic downturn. Workforce training, recruitment, and retention issues remain top concerns for companies nationwide, including those in the flexible packaging industry.

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Flexpack Crash Course

Flexpack Crash Course

New Workers Network During Daylong Seminar

Jan/Feb 2023

This course aims to help the flexible packaging industry maintain, grow, and attract new talent through connections and collaboration.

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AMERIPEN Leader Reviews Packing Issues for 2023

AMERIPEN Leader Reviews Packing Issues for 2023

Dan Felton Outlines Key Initiatives on State and Federal Levels

January 4, 2023

State policymakers will have a busy year in 2023 as they seek to regulate the packaging industry, with measures expected on extended producer responsibility, labeling requirements, and recycled-content mandates.

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Amcor Leader Discusses $10.8M Investment at Michigan State University

Amcor Leader Discusses $10.8M Investment at Michigan State University

His Advice to Other Companies: ‘Jump in’

January 4, 2023

This past year, Amcor announced it would be investing $10.8 million into the Michigan State University School of Packaging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Amcor’s commitment includes investment in infrastructure and building renovations, as well as an endowed chair position in the School of Packaging.

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ProAmpac CEO Intends to Double Sales Within Five Years

ProAmpac CEO Intends to Double Sales Within Five Years

Greg Tucker Says Sustainability Goals Accelerate, Too

November 22, 2022

ProAmpac intends to double its sales from about $2.5 billion to $5 billion within three to five years and offer a sustainable alternative for all of its products by 2025.

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What Most Concerns You for the Future?

What Most Concerns You for the Future?

Thought Leader Survey Highlights Legislation, Other Issues

Nov/Dec 2022

This year, the respondents to the “Packaging Thought Leader Survey 2032” included 165 experts, including leadership from the Flexible Packaging Association. The questions include deep looks into key tech­nologies and trends that will impact packaging by 2032.

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Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Some Companies Create Alternative Routes to Circularity Goals

Nov/Dec 2022

As they take steps toward creating a circu­lar economy for their products, flexible packaging companies continue to face calls for reducing or eliminating the use of plastic entirely.

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FPA Recognizes Members Celebrating Milestones

FPA Recognizes Members Celebrating Milestones

Companies Offer Insights into Challenges, Opportunities

Nov/Dec 2022

In 2022, as companies in the flexible packaging realm reach mile­stone years in their FPA memberships, some shared how they continue to innovate, embrace sustainability, and maximize FPA resources to stay strong and meet the challenges ahead.

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Training the Sustainability Trainers

Training the Sustainability Trainers

Arizona State University Offers Programs for Midcareer Sustainability Officers and Others to Help Companies Advance Circularity Efforts

October 31, 2022

As companies add sustainability personnel to meet customer, brand owner, and regulatory expectations, they might not know exactly how to integrate new policies into their organizations. That situation could be a reason to reach out to Arizona State University’s Ryan M. Johnson.

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CNG Works With Trex in Annual Student Recycling Contest

CNG Works With Trex in Annual Student Recycling Contest

FPA Member Provides Schools With Cash Awards

October 31, 2022

Starting in November, schools nationwide can compete for prizes and cash awards by entering an annual recycling contest run by Trex Company, Inc. that has been sponsored by Charter Next Generation, a Wisconsin-based flexible packaging company that is an FPA member.

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FPA Seminar Offers Tips for Students

FPA Seminar Offers Tips for Students

Sal Pellingra Advises Students During Summer Sustainability Presentation

October 25, 2022

FPA’s virtual summer internship program connects college students with mentors and leaders to help build the future of the industry.

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