Flexibles

New CPG Brand-led Initiative Aims to Recycle Flexible Packaging at Scale

The U.S. Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI) will focus primarily on states with EPR programs, starting in California.

August 14, 2025

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Flexible packaging

US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI)

August 14, 2025

Digital Transformation

Agreement with a U.S. FMCG Multinational for Global Serialization and Traceability Platform

Antares Vision Group

Antares Vision Group partners with a U.S. multinational in consumer goods to implement a Level 4 serialization and traceability platform that will ensure end-to-end supply chain visibility and regulatory compliance for cosmetics products.

August 13, 2025

Workforce

When is the Right Time to Hire In-house Packaging Expertise?

Factor in whether packaging is critical to a company's business strategy, if new product forms require innovative packaging, and if recurring technical problems are an issue.

August 13, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Dart Controls Hires New Eastern Regional Manager

Dart Controls

Dart Controls appoints Brandon Faulkner to be responsible for overseeing sales activities and supporting distributors, partners, and customers east of the Mississippi River.

August 13, 2025

Workforce

Tom Tripp joins Domino as Digital Printing Sales Manager for Corrugated

Domino North America

Tripp will lead business development and sales efforts for the Domino X630i, a digital aqueous inkjet press designed for the corrugated market.

August 13, 2025

Additives, coatings & inks

Siegwerk Strengthens Its Coating Business by Acquiring Chemicals Producer Allinova

Siegwerk

With the acquisition of the Dutch coating specialist Allinova, Siegwerk is further boosting its packaging coating business, taking another step on its path to becoming a leading provider of circular and digital packaging solutions.

August 13, 2025

Additives, coatings & inks

Allinova

August 13, 2025

Digital Transformation

Industry 4.0 Automation Platform Elevates Client Efficiency

Impack overhauled its automation platform using B&R tools to meet the demands of modern packaging applications, boosting speed, flexibility, and support across its folder-gluer peripherals.

August 12, 2025

Workforce

Change Parts Names New Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest

Change Parts, Inc.

Chris Brandt brings a diverse background in manufacturing, environmental consulting, and nutraceutical production to support customers in the bottling and capping industry.

August 12, 2025

Workforce

Hai Robotics Appoints Americas CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth in U.S. Market

Hai Robotics

Adrian Stoch, a former GXO Logistics executive, is named to lead Hai Robotics' regional expansion and focus on providing reliable, scalable warehouse automation solutions.

August 12, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: SC Johnson Calls for EPR Clarity at Packaging Recycling Summit

Packaging World editor-in-chief, Matt Reynolds sat down with Jeff Bezzo, executive director of plastic and packaging sustainability at SC Johnson at the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit. They discussed harmonization across states as a potential catalyst for EPR compliance.

August 12, 2025

Bio-based

Dutch Juice Producer to use Bio-Based Polymer for Bottles

Hoogesteger signs a conditional offtake agreement with Avantium to use plant-based PEF plastic in the bottles for its fresh, cold-pressed juice.

August 11, 2025