Yesterday in Weinburg, Lower Austria, the expansion of the rolling mill at Constantia Flexibles' main plant, Constantia Teich, was officially dedicated. This expansion promotes a more sustainable, local aluminum-foil production and strengthens the stability of European supply chains, enabled by the US$55-million investment from the world's third-largest manufacturer of flexible … [Read more...] about Constantia Teich dedicates expansion of aluminum-foil rolling operations
Film Making & Substrates
Advanced Greig Laminators celebrates 30th anniversary
Deforest, WI-based Advanced Greig Laminators, Inc., a leader in laminator manufacturing, celebrates its 30th anniversary in business. Founded in 1995, AGL has grown from a small operation to the premier Wide-Format Graphics laminating company. Delivering high-quality US-made laminators, media and laminate materials for the Wide-Format Graphics industry, AGL is also the … [Read more...] about Advanced Greig Laminators celebrates 30th anniversary
Balcan Packaging to expand operations at WI plant
Saint-Leonard, QC, Canada-based Balcan Plastics says it plans to add a 15,250-sq-ft expansion to its facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The maker of PE films and related products anticipates doubling its workforce, adding 83 new full-time employees, working in four shifts over 24 hrs. Balcan Plastics currently operates in a 215,000-sq-ft plant in the Lakeview Corporate Park … [Read more...] about Balcan Packaging to expand operations at WI plant
European flexible-packaging material markets see price volatility continuing into Q1 2025: FPE
The mixed bag of price fluctuations seen at the end of 2024 continued into the first three months of 2025, according to figures from Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE). Polyethylene led the way in price increases as both HDPE and LDPE price rose 3% and 4%, respectively vs. Q4 2024, taking them to levels not seen since early 2023. Conversely 60-gsm on-side coated (C1S) paper and … [Read more...] about European flexible-packaging material markets see price volatility continuing into Q1 2025: FPE
Cosmo First starts up Sunshield window-film production
New Delhi, India-based Cosmo First, Ltd., has begun commercial production of its window films under the brand Cosmo Sunshield, following successful market trials. Drawing on the parent company’s four decades of expertise in film manufacturing, R&D capabilities, and advanced manufacturing infrastructure, Cosmo Sunshield is a premium range of automotive and architectural … [Read more...] about Cosmo First starts up Sunshield window-film production