Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc., today announced a definitive merger agreement in Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. The deal has received unanimous approval of the boards of directors of both companies. The combination brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a global leader in consumer packaging solutions, with a broader … [Read more...] about Amcor to acquire Berry Global in all-stock deal
Flexible Packaging
The paperization of flexible packaging marches on…
Walkers Chocolates is the latest consumer food-product brand owner to switch its flexible packaging from plastic to 100% recyclable paper. The company is moving its Turkish Delight and Mint Cream chocolate bars into EvoPak RCM material. The bars begin rolling out to selected Asda and Premier stores in the United Kingdom this month. Unlike conventional paper packaging … [Read more...] about The paperization of flexible packaging marches on…
Pivot to flexible packaging speeds growth for SunDance USA
Orlando, FL-based commercial printer SunDance USA made a strategic move amid the downtrends that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning into flexible packaging. This venture not only brought a significant turnaround in its business strategy but has accelerated its growth momentum ever since. Beginning as a commercial printer in 2007, SunDance USA evolved to add … [Read more...] about Pivot to flexible packaging speeds growth for SunDance USA
Oben Group wraps acquisition of Terphane
Lima, Peru-based Oben Group has completed its announced acquisition of Terphane, a leading producer of high-performance polyester films with operations in Brazil and the United States. This acquisition marks a strategic milestone in Oben Group’s mission to enhance manufacturing capabilities and expand its presence in relevant global markets. With over four decades of … [Read more...] about Oben Group wraps acquisition of Terphane
High-performance AlOx thin films for next-generation sustainable flexible packaging: Part 2
By N.A. Morrison, chief technologist; M. Campo, technical staff member; T. Crouch, head of packaging; R. Verghese, R&D mgr.-Flexible Products Group, Applied Materials Web Coating GmbH; and S. Straach, group mgr., Fraunhofer FEP AlOx has long been touted as a suitable transparent layer for packaging applications and indeed has found use in a range of retort applications … [Read more...] about High-performance AlOx thin films for next-generation sustainable flexible packaging: Part 2