Flexible packaging

Berry Global Tubes Recognized by APR

Berry Global announced that its PE squeezable tubes were recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting and exceeding its HDPE-01 Critical Guidance. Berry also introduces its Divinity HDPE 2 in. flip-top tube closure.

November 2, 2020

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Beverage

Ecolean Packages for Chinese Consumers

Consumers in China can now enjoy US-owned brand Wholly Moly! dairy-free drinks in this distinctive lightweight flexible package with an air-filled handle.

October 30, 2020

Flexibles

ePac Flexible Packaging Announces ePacConnect

ePac Flexible Packaging

Innovative company plans to digitize all packaging to connect brands with consumers.

October 22, 2020

Additives, coatings & inks

Spartech Announces New Appointments

Spartech Corporation

Spartech announced the promotions of Matt Gisoni to Vice President of Supply Chain and Sourcing, and Dave Gorenc to Vice President of Manufacturing.

October 21, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

UPM Raflatac Wins Innovation in Sourcing Award from Sustainable Packaging Coalition

UPM Adhesive Materials

UPM Raflatac’s Forest Film label material received the 2020 Innovation in Responsible Sourcing Award from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).

October 20, 2020

Sustainability

Greif-Velox Launches American Subsidiary

Greif-Velox

Greif-Velox launched Greif-Velox America LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary that will operate regional sales and service in North, Central and South America.

October 19, 2020

Flexibles

Agitator Pouch Shakes Up Precision Nutrition

Powdered supplement product tailored to individual consumers’ needs comes in a lightweight, portable pouch with a plastic agitator that ‘blends’ the beverage once water is added.

October 19, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Triangle Package to Exhibit at PACK EXPO Connects

Triangle Package Machinery Company

Triangle’s PACK EXPO Connects virtual showroom will feature videos, live demonstrations, and more.

October 16, 2020

Shrink wrapping

Rennco to Demonstrate Vertical Packaging Capabilities at PACK EXPO Connects

Rennco LLC

Rennco will demonstrate its vertical packaging capabilities that focus on both the food service disposable market and E-commerce bagging at PACK EXPO Connects.

October 15, 2020

Additives, coatings & inks

Spartech Announces Chief Executive Officer

Spartech Corporation

Spartech promoted John Inks to Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Spartech.

October 15, 2020

Flexible packaging

Novolex Wins Manufacturing Excellence Award for Innovation

Novolex

The Association of Washington Business honored the Shields operations of Novolex in Yakima, Wash. for repurposing its equipment to produce protective gowns during the pandemic.

October 14, 2020

Plastics/resins

Simco-Ion Offers Web Cleaning Virtual Check-Up

Simco-Ion

Simco-Ion announces the latest offering in its virtual check-up program—web cleaning.

October 13, 2020

Plastics/resins

Polyplex Announces Alabama Facility Expansion

Polyplex (Americas) Inc.

Polyplex USA announced a $100 million plus expansion to its Decatur, Ala., facility with the addition of a second thin BOPET film line.

October 9, 2020