U.S. lawmakers unveil Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, legislation that would phase out single-use plastic products, hold corporations accountable for products, reduce packaging and reform waste and recycling collection systems.
Presenting a portfolio of flexible packaging materials, ProAmpac invites companies to discover how their medical material expertise can help generate innovative packaging solutions.
OMRON has announced it will donate $10,000 to the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation in support of its “Girl Powered” initiative, which provides resources for co-ed or all-girl competitive robotics programs.
Pushback on use of plastics is a major challenge for flexible packaging. Going forward, suppliers look to find eco-friendly alternatives, while educating consumers on the many benefits of this growing packaging segment.
To gain an industry-wide perspective on the year that has just ended and the prospects for 2020, Flexible Packaging reached out to executives whose businesses represent the spectrum of flexible packaging.
It takes foresight to know when a company needs to diversify its offerings. In 2012, TC Transcontinental, a Canadian printer began searching for new ways to expand its business.
Corporations are facing increasing public scrutiny and being held accountable for their products and actions as a business. This has given rise to the concept of corporate social responsibility, which in this issue's Roundtable, packaging companies discuss stakeholder expectations.
Phoseon Technology is working closely with ink and coatings manufacturer CYNGIENT on UV LED-cured adhesives for the narrow web label industry and beyond. Technical support from CYNGIENT allows Phoseon to offer customers faster, more efficient leading-edge adhesive product support.
FrieslandCampina unveils new packaging as part of rebranding for Dutch Masterpiece cheese brand; new product labels feature eye-catching images and a full cheese profile at the front.
As part of the company’s ongoing strategy to attract and retain top talent Bixby International implemented a complete renovation of its office space during 2019. The primary reason for the renovation was Bixby’s continued investment in its employees.
GreenPrint has announced the launch of IMPACT COLLECTIVE, a group of brands committed to making a positive environmental impact by neutralizing their carbon emissions and plastic, water and energy usage.