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Packaging markets are growing and developing across the globe to preserve vital foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and other sensitive materials.

As the demand for quality training programs, networking opportunities and idea exchanges within the package printing and converting marketplace intensifies, the rank and file of the Flexographic Technical Association continues to grow — both in the United States and on an international level.

Matrix, powered by Pro Mach, now offers laser scoring and marking combined in one system on the Inever BY300 multilane stickpack machine.

The Flexographic Technology Association has recently announced its Excellence in Flexography Award winners during its 56th Annual InfoFlex Forum which took place April 28-29 in Baltimore.

Flint Group Narrow Web introduces a new range of opaque white inks in the EkoCure series; the latest development in UV LED free radical technology for use on shrink sleeves with no limitation in shrink, company officials say.

According to a recent study released by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, 75 percent of manufacturers use robots at some point along their manufacturing line, including processing operations involving direct food contact.

Darmstadt, May 2014. Over 3 000 exhibitors from 39 countries were represented at CHINAPLAS 2014, showcasing their products in style.

Mondi Americas has increased its industrial bag manufacturing capacity in the U.S. by approximately 50 million bags per year with the addition of a Windmoeller and Hoelscher in-line production line at its at Romeoville, Ill., manufacturing plant.

Coveris welcomes customers, press representatives and interested visitors from all over the world during seven exciting and successful trade fair days at Interpack.

Private equity firm Olympus Partners, Stamford, Conn., has completed the acquisition of Pregis Corp. North America, a protective packaging materials and systems manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount.