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NPE 2018 Records Attendance Spike

June 4, 2018

NPE 2018 has already gone down in history as the largest, from a show floor perspective, in its history. Now organizers of the every-three-year-event, recently held in May 2018 in Orlando, Florida, report that attendance was up 1.7 percent from the previous 2015 show.

Davis-Standard Acquires Brampton Engineering

June 4, 2018

Davis-Standard, LLC has acquired Brampton Engineering of Brampton, Ontario, aprovider of multi-layer AeroFrost air blown and AquaFrost water quenched film systems, film winding and many other film production solutions.

Cover Feature: New Products & Innovations at Global Pouch Forum

2018 Global Pouch Forum Puts New Products, Innovations on Display

Eric Fish

June 4, 2018

In addition to educational presentations and networking, the 2018 Global Pouch Forum will also offer a tabletop exhibition space where some of the latest technologies and products in flexible packaging will be put on display. Here’s a preview of some of the hottest new innovations.

FPA Update

Aluminum Trade War Heats Up, Potential Tariffs on Other Products

As Trade War on Aluminum Heats Up, $60 Billion Worth of Other Products are Also Listed for Potential Tariffs

June 4, 2018

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has been fighting against anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese aluminum foil through a petition at the International Trade Commission (ITC) to no avail.

Pregis Invests in Additional Blown Film Line for West Michigan Facility

June 1, 2018

Pregis is purchasing an additional blown film line to address growing demand for output at its Pregis Films facility located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

IMPAK Unveils Range of Foil Drum Liners

June 1, 2018

IMPAK has developed a line of Mylar-foil drum inserts to help increase shelf life of contents while protecting them from the elements.

Sigma Continues Buying Spree with Purchase of Three Davis-Standard Film Lines

May 31, 2018

The Sigma Plastics Group announced the purchase of three Davis-Standard film lines during the recent NPE, held May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida.

Mondi Expands Flat-Bottom Bag Capabilities

May 31, 2018

Mondi is expanding its U.S. capability to produce premium flat-bottom bags for food, pet food, and home and personal care applications.

Packaging Materials Market to Hit $1.3 Trillion by 2024

May 31, 2018

According to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc., the packaging materials market size is expanding at over 3 percent CAGR and will cross USD $1.3 trillion by 2024. Developments in the Asia Pacific food & beverage sector will be a major reason behind the market growth.