Author Archives: Flexible Packaging
H2 Equity Acquires Contiweb
H2 Equity Partners, based in Amsterdam, has agreed to acquire Contiweb from American Industrial Partners. Contiweb is a manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for offset printing and provides global aftermarket sales and services for a large number of installed machines. Read more: H2 Equity Acquires Contiweb
Sustainability Drive Is Good News for BOPP Film
The global Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film market has seen demand grow by just under 5 percent per annum over the last five years. The main driver of growth has been the demand for flexible packaging, particularly in China and South East Asia, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest ‘BOPP Film Global Supply Demand Report’. Read […]
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Ritrama’s latest addition is the PE SMART MATT, a brand new matte-effect polyethylene film designed specifically for the creation of high-impact labels for the food, beverage and personal care sectors. Read more: [Article Headline]
Matte PE Film Creates high-Impact Labels
Ritrama’s latest addition is the PE SMART MATT, a brand new matte-effect polyethylene film designed specifically for the creation of high-impact labels for the food, beverage and personal care sectors. Read more: Matte PE Film Creates high-Impact Labels
Bobst Reveals Focus For Upcoming drupa Year
As 2019 comes to an end, Bobst is taking time to look back at the past 12 months and define its expectations and predictions for the year ahead. Read more: Bobst Reveals Focus For Upcoming drupa Year
Stora Enso Invests in Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Plastic Packaging
Stora Enso is investing 9 million Euros to build a pilot facility for enabling the production of bio-based plastics as barrier in transparent packaging. Read more: Stora Enso Invests in Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Plastic Packaging
FPA State of the Industry Report: Imports & Exports and Industry Challenges/Vision
FPA continues its review of the 2019 report within this issue of the FPA Update. This month, the “Imports & Exports” and “Industry Challenges/Vision” sections of the report are highlighted. Read more: FPA State of the Industry Report: Imports & Exports and Industry Challenges/Vision
PPC Flexible Packaging Targets Acquisitions in Niche Markets
In the world of converting, companies come and go, while mergers and acquisitions happen often. In other words, change happens frequently as converters strive to expand their businesses. Read more: PPC Flexible Packaging Targets Acquisitions in Niche Markets
Intelligent Labels Offer Opportunities for Engagement
Intelligent labels — applicable in product categories such as beauty, food, grocery, beverage or apparel — are providing never-before seen connectivity for consumers and supply chain segments. Read more: Intelligent Labels Offer Opportunities for Engagement
Haney and HP Develop Sustainable Fashion Packaging
Haney, a leader in package prototyping, has produced first-of-its-kind sustainable fashion packaging for designer Heron Preston using HP Indigo printing and cellulose-based materials from Futamura. Read more: Haney and HP Develop Sustainable Fashion Packaging