European packaging manufacturer Coveris makes a major new investment at its polyethylene-extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As Coveris’ UK centre of excellence for high-performance, technical barrier and stretch films, the Winsford site continues to expand its capabilities in the development of sustainable, recyclable films. This extensive upgrade includes an … [Read more...] about Coveris to expand UK technical, barrier PE-films extrusion facility, warehouse
Flexible Packaging
Mondi opens FlexStudios innovation hub for co-creating sustainable flexible packaging with customers
Officially opened on Nov. 12, FlexStudios is a new 24,000-sq-ft facility in Steinfeld, Germany, that offers three floors of interactive, inspiring collaborative space. The experiential studios have been built so that Mondi customers can actively participate in the innovation process, benefiting first-hand from the company’s extensive expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and … [Read more...] about Mondi opens FlexStudios innovation hub for co-creating sustainable flexible packaging with customers
Amcor to acquire Berry Global in all-stock deal
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
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