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Tekni-Plex has purchased automation equipment solutions manufacturer MMC Packaging Equipment Ltd. which will become part of Tekni-Plex’s Tri-Seal business.

The California State Senate has adopted a resolution recognizing the many benefits of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies and the contributions of RadTech, a non-profit trade association. “This resolution will encourage adoption of pollution prevention technologies while retaining manufacturing jobs in California,” says Rita Loof, RadTech director of environmental affairs.

Bixby International has added a gravure laminating machine at its operations center in Newburyport, MA. The new gravure laminator will allow the engineering team to expand Bixby’s capabilities to create composites and adhere materials that previously weren’t part of the company’s offerings.

Polykar, a Canadian manufacturer of flexible packaging including polyethylene film, certified compostable bags, garbage bags as well as food and industrial grade liner, has acquired a site to construct a state-of-the-art plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

The competition is open to FPA members. Non-members may enter a package if they have not participated in previous competitions, may only participate in the competition once as a non-member, and must be a flexible packaging manufacturer. FPA associate members that have contributed to a package may enter jointly with the package converter.

The 2019 state of the industry report, recently released by the FPA, provides insights into the performance of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year.

Haney is expanding its digital printing and packaging capabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the launch of Haney Digital. Haney Digital delivers digital printing, laminating, and converting for short-run commercial flexible packaging applications to the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

The Massman Companies has announced that it has acquired DTM Packaging and Custom Automation, a leader in machinery manufacturing and re-manufacturing as well as the integration and automation of production lines.