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Transcontinental has acquired Multifilm Packaging Corporation, a flexible packaging supplier located in Elgin, Illinois, employing about 70 people. 

Uflex has become the first Indian company to manufacture a glitter printing rotogravure cylinder on its direct laser engraving line. 

ITW Pillar Technologies, manufacturer of advanced surface treatment and induction cap sealing systems, has been granted a patent for the industry’s first on-board Maintenance Indicator for corona treatment systems.

Pregis LLC introduces VR training for protective packaging equipment and material selection. The company provides training support for its systems, as well as written materials. However, with ecommerce, coupled with retailers fulfilling through a variety of channels, it is not feasible to provide face-to-face training at all locations.

Packline USA has released Repeat USA, the first 100 percent recyclable PE film and pouch addressing the growing consumer demand to buy recyclable products.

UPM Raflatac has launched a comprehensive database of paper and film materials suitable for a variety of digital printing technologies, allowing printers to select materials that meet their needs.

The stand-up pouch valves market is projected to pull in $900 million and surpass 25 billion units by 2024, according to a new report by Global Market Insights.

The poultry packaging market in North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during the period 2018-2022, according to Technavio. Smaller households and busy schedules are forcing people to look for convenience in poultry products.

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has announced the introduction of a shrink sleeve that contains post-consumer recycled content (PCR) which reduces landfill waste, greenhouse gases and energy consumption.