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For the flexible package printer or converter who works with extensible films and materials, the fight to prevent defect-rendering process deviations never ends.

Flexible Packaging recently caught up with Gwen Chapdelaine, marketing director, Fort Dearborn Company, for insight on labeling and shrink sleeves.

Tim Lewis, vice president of marketing and sales, CMD Corp., talks pouch-making trends, purchasing considerations and more.

The Panama Canal is a 48-mile-wide engineering marvel that connects the Atlantic (via the Caribbean) and Pacific Oceans. So just what the heck does it have to do with flexible packaging?

Printpack has announced a proprietary process that allows for photochromic ink to be hidden within standard graphics and remain invisible until exposed to sunlight. 

To support current and future growth across the United States, Pamarco has appointed Tiffany Mora as its west coast customer service representative for its Flexo division and Andrew Reida as a technical sales engineer for the Northeast region.

Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc. has announced an investment of $100 million to increase its capacity for biaxially-oriented polyester (BOPET) film at its plant in Greer, S.C. 

Amcor has announced the appointment of Michael Casamento as its new chief financial officer. 

Fujifilm’s North American Graphic Systems Division hosted a recent Packaging Technology Summit at its Chicago Technology Center, showcasing innovative packaging solutions to invited attendees.

Klöckner Pentaplast has expanded its Pentalabel shrink film line to include a new high-performing floatable label film, Pentalabel ClearFloat.