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Retail Private Label Brands
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The Truth About Private Label Brands

Retailers get a bigger slice of the pie by issuing new store brands and expanding existing private label lines
Kristen Kazarian
December 12, 2018
So long national brand imitations, lackluster packaging design and sub-par taste. Today’s private label brands are head-to-head with national brands as more retailers are entering the market. On store shelves and e-commerce platforms, it’s hard to miss the dramatic growth.
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Implementing PackML PackTags

Implementation in an OPC UA server offers potential for end-to-end OEE solutions
Lee Smith of OMAC’s Packaging Workgroup
Lee Smith
December 11, 2018
Since becoming a standard 15 years ago, PackML has proven to be a powerful development and production tool. End users worldwide rely on PackML’s state model and consistent terminology to easily integrate disparate machines on a packaging line, manage production problems and simplify training.
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FPA Update

FPA/IHS Markit Release Polypropylene Report

December 11, 2018
During the recent FPA Fall Executive Conference, Joel Morales, Jr., Senior Director, Polyolefins Americas, IHS Markit, provided an update on the polypropylene (PP) market, and IHS Markit wrote a follow-up report based on Joel’s presentation.
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FPA Update

FPA Welcomes New Members

December 11, 2018
This is a list of all the new members of The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). This list includes Ascend Performance Materials LLC (Associate), Atlapac Corporation (Converter), Max Katz Bag Company, Inc. (Converter/Associate), and Peliculas Plasticas S.A. de C.V. (International Converter).
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