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New Name for swop Trade Fair: interpack China

 Messe Düsseldorf introduces a new chapter for a strong brand. 

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Partners Develop Ultra-Thin, Recyclable Bread Bags

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers partnered with BW Converting and Hosokawa Alpine to create a thinner, mono-material polyethylene (PE) solution using Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) technology.

BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center Serves as a Resource for Training, Customer Collaboration and Equipment Demonstrations

Hands-on seminars welcome anyone eager to learn about flexographic printing.

CJ Biomaterials Launches PHA Platform for Sustainable Paper & Board Extrusion Coatings 

CJ Biomaterials, Inc. is introducing a new platform of PHA compounds for extrusion coating on paper and board used in food serviceware and food packaging applications designed for repulpability and home compostability certification. 

Double E Group Welcomes Ted Messmer as CEO

Seasoned Industrial Executive Joins Double E Group to Accelerate Innovation, Growth and Customer Value

U.S. Plastics Pact Releases Position Paper on Physical and Chemical Recycling

Calling for clear guardrails and a complementary role in a circular economy, the new position paper provides consensus guidance on when recycling technologies should be used, and the standards needed to protect communities and advance circularity.

MSU Researchers Develop Easier-to-Recycle Multilayer Plastics

Working with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, researchers from MSU’s School of Packaging and College of Engineering have created a strong, lightweight plastic that keeps products fresh while being easier to recycle or even biodegrade.

Canadian Collab Developing Guidelines for Recyclable Packaging 

Canadian producer responsibility organizations are taking steps towards Canada-wide harmonization of ecodesign guidelines, providing guidance to companies designing recyclable packaging and paper products.

Sid Sistemas de Impresión in Spain Installs ArrowJet Aqua 330R and DPR Taurus to Bolster Label Production

Arrow Systems, Inc., in collaboration with its authorized Spanish dealer Katun Corporation, is proud to announce the installation of the ArrowJet 330R high-resolution digital label press and DPR Taurus Laser Finisher at Sid Sistemas de Impresión Diseño gráfico y web, located in Calamocha and Calatayud, Spain.

Archroma Awarded EcoVadis Gold Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year.

How a Shared Passion for Engineering Sparked 25 Years of Innovation at Catbridge

Catbridge, a leading U.S. manufacturer of slitting, rewinding, and web converting machinery, proudly marks 25 years of innovation, partnership, and progress in 2025.

PMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise Awards

Ten young professionals honored as the next generation of leaders driving innovation, excellence, and advancement in the packaging and processing industry.

Fiberdom and Kiefel Form Partnership to Accelerate Fiber-based Packaging Innovation with Advanced Dry Forming Technology

As packaging regulations become increasingly stringent, the new strategic partnership aims to accelerate the shift toward sustainable alternatives by expanding the scope of fiber-based solutions available to manufacturers and converters.

Keypoint Intelligence and 42 Technology Partner to Accelerate Innovation in Print and Packaging

Keypoint Intelligence, a trusted market research and advisory firm for the print and imaging industry, and 42 Technology (42T)

Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a Division of Sigma Plastics Group, Collaborate to Deliver Certified Circular Packaging Solutions

Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a division of Sigma Plastics Group, have entered a commercial collaboration that enables the use of ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for food-grade flexible packaging.

Innovative Approach Developed by NPL and Xampla to Validate Plastic-free Claims and Tackle Plastic Pollution

Xampla’s Morro™ materials the first to be identified via spectroscopy and microscopy as plastic-free. Breakthrough lays groundwork for internationally recognised future standards. 

Trim Waste Management Reopens Cutter Shop, Offering Refurbishing Services for Major Cutter Brands

Trim Waste Management, LLC (TWM), a leader in high-performance pneumatic trim waste removal systems, announces the reopening of its cutter shop

Coming Clean on Ozone

Air pollution is one of today’s (and tomorrow’s) hot topics.

Pouch Packaging: The Flexible Film Converter’s Opportunity

Few packaging innovations have reshaped the industry as dramatically as pouches.

Catbridge Launches Converting Conversations Podcast on All Major Streaming Platforms

Catbridge, a leading innovator in slitting and rewinding solutions, is excited to announce that its popular YouTube series, Converting Conversations

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Windmöller & Hölscher Collaborate to Deliver Non-Laminated MDO PE Freezer Pouch with Enhanced Performance

Driven by economics and legislation like European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)*, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborated with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H)

Martin Showcases Collaborative Automation

Leading US manufacturer, Martin Automatic, celebrated a successful Labelexpo Europe with a groundbreaking live demonstration showcasing the power of intelligent automation.

The Future of Pharmaceutical Packaging: Between Sustainability, High Tech and Global Market Pressure

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most innovative and biggest-selling sectors in the world.

Saica Group Breaks Ground on Second U.S. Corrugated Plant, Investing More than $110 Million

Saica Group’s executives broke ground to kick off construction of its second U.S. corrugated plant located in Anderson, Indiana.

Flexible Packaging Association Launches FlexImpact to Champion Industry Social Responsibility

New initiative unites member companies in a shared commitment to community engagement and environmental impact.

Cortec® Appoints New EVP to Command Global Growth and Sustainability Drive from CorteCros EU Manufacturing Hub

Cortec® Corporation, a global leader in environmentally safe corrosion protection technologies, announces the appointment of Ivana Radic Borsic to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP)

QC Electronics unveils new adhesion science platform

QC Electronics, a U.S. manufacturer of corona treatment systems, has unveiled a new lab line designed to bring scientific precision and data transparency to corona treatment.

EDGE Industrial Technologies Acquires Carbonomics to Expand Global Footprint and Product Portfolio

Combination strengthens global presence and enhances cutting solutions for industrial knife and cutting customers.

Precision in Labeling Starts with the Right Power Transmission Belts

A single misaligned label can slow production, waste materials, and damage brand reputation.

Q&A: CMD's Scott Fuller on Strategic Partnerships with DAC Engineering and Hagihara

For more than 45 years, CMD Corporation has designed and built high-performance equipment for the film converting and alternative energy markets, backed by comprehensive service and support.

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