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Flexographic Tech is celebrating the graduation of David Bey, Adam Byam, David Forbes and Edward Lashley from its press operator course.

The group has incorporated two new service technicians and appointed Olof Buelens to vice president of sales and technical service for North America.

Badger Plug has released a new 6.25-inch-long H-Clip with gripping barbs designed to securely stack roll material suspended with 1-inch-thick endboards.

When current owner/CEO Wes King bought the recipe for the single flavor and rights to make the product in 2010, the nutrition, health & wellness category was growing exponentially. He realized it was time to get Tahoe Trail Bar introduced to a wider audience.  

Compared to the lists of the past few years, the 2017 Flexible Packaging Top 25 Converters list may seem, well, ordinary. While this year was not without its share of M&A's, they were all fairly minor to some of the big shake-ups the industry has seen in the past.

In the July installment of Roundtable, we sit down with Todd Blumsack from Bobst North America Inc., and Giancarlo Caimmi from Nordmeccanica.

Narrow- and mid-web converters able to manage short- to medium-run sizes are seeking new and innovative technologies to make them more competitive. The materials and equipment suppliers are responding, introducing new technologies and techniques.

In today’s eco-conscious society, businesses and consumers alike strongly care about products that are manufactured using sustainable practices. Brands, suppliers, retailers, printers and consumers all want to claim that they are green and doing their part to take care of the planet.

The right film does a whole lot more than just protect a product. It can also help it stand out on the store shelf, enable high-quality printing and include characteristics that permit consumers to observe or experience the product prior to purchase.

Flexible Packaging recently caught up with Roman Barski Jr., Kuraray America’s senior director of sales, for an overview on how Kuraray resins and raw materials are continuing to impact the packaging industry.