Flexibles
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Packaging Events Calendar
Conferences, seminars, trade shows, training and more for companies involved in the packaging industry.
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Package design for Sam’s Choice private brand wins awards
Anthem Worldwide and Walmart honored in The Vertex Awards 2018 competition.
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rotec Sleeves and Adapters: A Success Story
The best combination in flexo printing: rotec Atlas Eco Bridge and Compressible Sleeve.
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ProAmpac completes acquisition of Pactech Packaging
Pactech products complement ProAmpac’s flexible packaging lines.
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How to make cleaning up dog poop easier on the environment
Contributor Jackie White provides the straight poop on what happens to the packaging “after” you stoop to scoop.
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There’s a new tariff in town
China retaliates against propane and petrochemicals – a look at the proposed 25 percent tariffs on a wide array of US products.
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Transcontinental Inc. to acquire Coveris Americas
Acquisition will make TC Transcontinental a Top 10 North American leader in flexible packaging.
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TC Transcontinental Packaging takes the Gold
Wins for Sustainability Packaging at the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition.
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Transcontinental Inc. acquires Multifilm Packaging Corporation
Multifilm is a leader in high-end confectionery packaging in North America.
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Poultry in motion for Sealed Air
Debuting at the 2018 International Production & Processing (IPPE) trade show in Atlanta, Ga. held January 30 – February 1, Sealed Air shows off its whole chicken bagging skills in a quick but elegant compact processing line featuring the company’s own high-quality digitally-printed film bags. Watch the video:
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Sonoco intros SoftPeel
New SoftPeel membrane from Sonoco provides enhanced cut-finger protection and additional printable packaging space.
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The Western Union—November 2017, Canadian Packaging
Strategic West Coast acquisition provides another perfect fit for the fast-growing flexible packaging products powerhouse
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AMI predicts strong growth for stand-up pouch industry
Strong growth for stand-up pouches across most end use segments to top US$4.5 billion by 2021.
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Amcor inspires action in Asia to address plastics in the ocean
At the Responsible Business Forum (RBF) Singapore Amcor vice-president of sustainability shares report on recycling initiatives in Asia.
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TricorBraun acquires Canadian-based Taipak
Acquisition represents company’s first move into flexible packaging segment.
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Transcontinental Inc. acquires Les Industries Flexipak Inc.
Acquisition extends Transcontinental’s flexible packaging footprint to Eastern Canada.
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Always On The Go-Go-Go—September 2017, Canadian Packaging
Quebec sandwich maker going national with pre-made, pre-packed meals for customers looking for convenience
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The Right Weigh Forward – September 2017, Canadian Packaging
Venerable Montreal machine-builder eager to build on stellar market success and reputation at a new state-of-the-art manufacturing complex
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M&M’s do Canada proud
Iconic milk chocolates get a timely patriotic packaging upgrade.
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Plastic packaging industry overview and forecast
Overview compiled by MarketsandMarkets provides look at the status of the plastic packaging market.
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Crofter’s Organic Jams triples its capacity with new palletizing/conveying automation
Arrowhead Systems integrated a high-speed fully automatic line with robotic palletizing, bulk depalletizing and conveying components to help Crofter’s Organic Jams to supply the growing demand for its brands and North American private label products.
See how the plant achieves speeds of up to 250 containers a minute.
Crofter’s owner Gerhard Latka explains how Arrrowhead helped him to triple their capacity while maintaining a single shift.
Watch how each station in the production and packaging process works together seamlessly to create a truly modern plant and a better business. Watch the video: -
Klöckner Pentaplast at Pack Expo 2017
Klöckner to highlight its expanded global and showcase expanded line of packaging solutions.
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Sonoco to acquire Clear Lam Packaging in $170 million deal
Purchase to build on Sonoco’s ‘Perimeter of the Store’ growth strategy as it expands into the high-barrier flexible and forming films capability.
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Making Good Things Better—May 2017, Canadian Packaging
Thriving upstart granola bar processor raises its production efficiencies to a whole new level through thoughtful packaging automation and line integration
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Pregis acquires Sharp Packaging Systems
Pregis adds bagging systems capability to protective packaging portfolio.
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Sealed and Delivered – March 2017, Canadian Packaging
Ontario fresh produce stalwart maintains buoyant business growth with leading-edge processing line integration and skillful packaging innovation
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Stand-Up pouches, stand out on shelves
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep provides insight flexible packaging taking a look at stand-up pouches and how they stand-out on the retail shelf.
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Food Contact Materials: Is there a safety concern?
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep looks packaging materials that come in contact with food, examining consumer concerns.
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Water-soluble pods change face of shaving
MonoSol and Pacific Shaving Company offer new shaving cream Minis made with water-soluble film dissolve in water for a convenient shave
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MULTIVAC acquires a share in TVI
Acquisition of TVI will allow MULTIVAC to offer turnkey production lines from a single source and location.
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Sealed Air Kaustik launches flex pack plant in Russia
Production facility already equipped with 500 kilograms per hour capabilities.
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Pritzker Group to acquire Ohio-based ProAmpac
Leading flexible packaging manufacturer ProAmpac deal to close in November.
