The Sigma Plastics Group and its affiliate Mercury Plastics have acquired the assets of California-based blown-film extruder Sun Plastics, Inc. (above). This transaction marks Sigma’s 43rd acquisition and expands its global operations to 49 locations. Blaige & Co. represented Sun Plastics in the transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thomas Blaige, Chairman … [Read more...] about Sigma Plastics Group acquires Sun Plastics
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Engage, network, innovate at premiere PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 in Atlanta March 10-12
PACK EXPO Southeast 2025, debuting March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Ctr. in Atlanta (GA), is not just a showcase of cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions—it’s also a gateway to building meaningful industry connections. With more than 110,000 net sq ft of exhibit space, the nearly sold-out show floor will feature 100s of the latest manufacturing innovations to … [Read more...] about Engage, network, innovate at premiere PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 in Atlanta March 10-12
Constantia Flexibles takes home two prestigious WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025
Vienna, Austria-based converting giant Constantia Flexibles has won two prestigious WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025 for its EcoPeelCover and EcoLamHighPlus in the Packaging Materials and Components category. The awards, organized by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), are regarded as the highest benchmark in the industry. This year, over 550 entries were evaluated by … [Read more...] about Constantia Flexibles takes home two prestigious WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025
FPA commemorates 75 years of innovation and leadership for flexible packaging
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), leading advocate and voice of the flexible-packaging industry, announces 2025 as its 75th anniversary. This milestone marks innovation, growth, and leadership in one of the most progressive sectors of manufacturing and consumer goods. The FPA will begin celebrating this milestone at its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will take place … [Read more...] about FPA commemorates 75 years of innovation and leadership for flexible packaging
Jindal Films expands recyclable BOPP, BOPE film capacity with high-barrier metallizer at Brindisi plant
Jindal Films completes the installation of a new proprietary vacuum metallizer at its Brindisi plant in Italy. The addition of this state-of-the-art metallizer significantly increases JFE’s metallization capacity, enabling it to support growing demand for recyclable, barrier BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and BOPE (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene) films. The new … [Read more...] about Jindal Films expands recyclable BOPP, BOPE film capacity with high-barrier metallizer at Brindisi plant