By Daniel Cluskey, product stewardship engineer, Printpack Increased attention on flexible packaging’s end-of-life is resulting in a massive shift to alternative forms of packaging. Twenty percent of the world’s packaging currently is controlled by CPGs with commitments to use recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025. While the packaging is changing, the … [Read more...] about Reinventing flexible packaging in five years
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Expect 2021 to be a pivotal year as flex-pack business, legislation return to “new normal” status
By Alison Keane, Esq., CAE, IOM, president and CEO, Flexible Packaging Assn. (FPA) Introduction 2021 will prove to be as pivotal a year for the flexible packaging industry for some of the same reasons 2020 was. While no one planned on a global pandemic at the beginning of last year, and it will be hard to predict the exact trajectory of the recovery this year, we can say … [Read more...] about Expect 2021 to be a pivotal year as flex-pack business, legislation return to “new normal” status
Sigma Plastics Group acquires Sun Plastics
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
MN printer Meyers achieves sustainability goals via GEW UV-LED, ARC curing technology
Minneapolis-based Meyers, a renowned packaging and labeling printer, has successfully implemented its ambitious retrofit program to upgrade to UV-LED curing systems from supplier GEW across all main production lines at its headquarters facility. Chris Dillon and Michael Dillon, alongside one of the three presses that have been upgraded to run GEW UV-LED curing … [Read more...] about MN printer Meyers achieves sustainability goals via GEW UV-LED, ARC curing technology
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