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Explore the latest news, technologies, and innovations in material converting for packaging, household goods, medical devices, energy, aerospace, building and construction, and more, focusing on equipment and strategies for optimal performance.

]]> https://www.packagingstrategies.com/rss/4237 en-us Smart Duplex Slitters and the Productivity Race Alan Jones of Universal Converting Equipment offers a look at why duplex slitters are not only safer than turret slitting machines but also easier to operate and require less space. Learn how the latest advances in slitting/rewinding address long-standing challenges plaguing both narrow web and wide web converters.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106504 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106504-smart-duplex-slitters-and-the-productivity-race The KHS Group Upgrades Interactive Conversion Catalog The entire portfolio is directly accessible on both the KHS website and in the KHS Connect shop.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106498 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:02 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106498-the-khs-group-upgrades-interactive-conversion-catalog Finnish Project Advances 100% Cellulose-Based Film and Coating Technology A new cellulose-based material platform developed in Finland responds to tightening regulatory requirements and industry pressure to both replace and reduce plastic in packaging.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106497 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:08 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106497-finnish-project-advances-100-cellulose-based-film-and-coating-technology UFP Packaging and SUN Automation are Raising the Bar in Corrugated UFP Packaging’s corrugated division is guided by an ambitious growth strategy focused on fully automated, cost-efficient operations.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106495 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:31:26 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106495-ufp-packaging-and-sun-automation-are-raising-the-bar-in-corrugated Atlantic Packaging Launches New Earth Ventures to Accelerate Packaging Technology New venture arm aims to invest in and scale companies driving the next generation of packaging and reimagining how products move through the global supply chain.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106465 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106465-atlantic-packaging-launches-new-earth-ventures-to-accelerate-packaging-technology PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content in New Jersey New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law requires manufacturers of rigid plastic containers, beverage containers, and other regulated packaging to meet minimum thresholds of postconsumer recycled content. 

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106461 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106461-purecycle-resin-recognized-as-pcr-content-in-new-jersey CJ Biomaterials Launches Compostable Extrusion Coating Resin for Foodservice Packaging The new compound has secured TÜV Austria’s OK compost Home, OK compost Industrial, and OK biodegradable MARINE certifications with certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) underway.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106453 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:57:11 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106453-cj-biomaterials-launches-compostable-extrusion-coating-resin-for-foodservice-packaging Domino to Host X630i Digital Corrugated Press Demos These demos provide corrugated converters with the opportunity to learn more about how digital printing – and the Domino X630i digital corrugated press – fits into modern corrugated printing business models.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106449 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:29 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106449-domino-to-host-x630i-digital-corrugated-press-demos BW Converting to Spotlight Hudson-Sharp Technology at Global Pouch Forum Booth #409 will feature reclosable packaging innovation for today’s flexible packaging market.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106447 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106447-bw-converting-to-spotlight-hudson-sharp-technology-at-global-pouch-forum Agfa and Hybrid Software Collaborate to Digitalize Folding Carton Production As brand owners increasingly demand shorter runs, faster turnaround times and greater versioning, folding carton manufacturers are under growing pressure to evaluate traditional production models.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106445 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:32:07 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106445-agfa-and-hybrid-software-collaborate-to-digitalize-folding-carton-production Invera Flexibles Formed Through Combination of PolyExpert and Polykar With coast-to-coast operations, Invera Flexibles says it is positioned as a market leader across five key segments, including converter films, industrial and food-grade packaging, agricultural films, and compostable solutions.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106425 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:51 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106425-invera-flexibles-formed-through-combination-of-polyexpert-and-polykar Michelman Introduces Bio-Based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging Applications Coatings are designed to enable dual end-of-life outcomes, supporting compatibility with existing recycling streams and options for compostability.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106421 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:59 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106421-michelman-introduces-bio-based-barrier-coatings-for-paper-packaging-applications Convenience and On-the-Go: Why Compostable Packaging is the Solution Recent regulations in the process of implementation point at compostable packaging as a solution. Six states—including California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, and Maryland—have already committed to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106422 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:46 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106422-convenience-and-on-the-go-why-compostable-packaging-is-the-solution Emerald Packaging Named FTA’s Inaugural Flexographic Printer of the Year Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly will share the company’s road to sustainable produce packaging at this year’s Global Pouch Forum.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106415 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:22 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106415-emerald-packaging-named-ftas-inaugural-flexographic-printer-of-the-year ABG launches ThermoLam as part of integrated FlexPack workflow expansion Thermal laminator combines pre-heating, cooling, corona treatment and slitting within a single, compact platform.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106410 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:51 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106410-abg-launches-thermolam-as-part-of-integrated-flexpack-workflow-expansion Dow and RDM Group Collaborate on Fiber-Based Food Barrier Packaging Multiboard CirculaRR is food-contact-compliant, designed for recyclability, and backed by industry-leading certifications to help brands prepare for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106409 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:02 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106409-dow-and-rdm-group-collaborate-on-fiber-based-food-barrier-packaging Taking Packaging AI for a Test Spin addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) We recently decided to “kick the tires” of a new AI platform dedicated exclusively to the packaging sector. Enjoy this sneak peek of the platform prior to the rollout of the Business Pro version at interpack in May.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106376 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106376-taking-packaging-ai-for-a-test-spin TOPPAN Packaging Marks One Year, Expands Integrated Packaging Platform It was one year ago that TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106358 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:54 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106358-toppan-packaging-marks-one-year-expands-integrated-packaging-platform Converters Expo Preview: Come Join Us at Lambeau Field! Converters Expo features over 150 vendors and service providers, starting with a Welcome Reception on April 15 at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The Expo Hall opens on April 16, highlighting hundreds of exhibitors.


]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106345 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106345-converters-expo-preview-come-join-us-at-lambeau-field Compostable Packaging Growth and Market Opportunities In this article, Gary Tee of TIPA explains how offering compostable packaging materials alongside recyclable offerings can provide a premium differentiator for converters and improve the lifecycle for flexible packaging.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106343 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106343-compostable-packaging-growth-and-market-opportunities Theegarten-Pactec expands its flow-wrapping expertise with the FPC6 New flow-wrapping machine is specifically designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional foods and snacks, as well as co-packers and contract packers.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106326 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:12 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106326-theegarten-pactec-expands-its-flow-wrapping-expertise-with-the-fpc6 Game-Changing Innovations from San Francisco to France addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) In 2025, key advancements in foodservice packaging included Eco-Products' compostable packaging for the San Francisco Giants, HERMA's high-speed labeling for salad clamshells, BiOrigin's oil and grease resistant paper, and Amcor's mono-material polypropylene meal tray for France's recycling system. Discover these innovations below.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106316 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106316-game-changing-innovations-from-san-francisco-to-france The New Scale in Flexible Packaging: Winning by Mastering Complexity Wes Bradford of Propelis says the future of converting belongs to the complexity-ready.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106307 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106307-the-new-scale-in-flexible-packaging-winning-by-mastering-complexity NOVA Chemicals Commercializes Pair of Recycled Polyethylene Grades The two rPE grades are the latest addition to the SYNDIGO portfolio of resins made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106291 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:10:29 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106291-nova-chemicals-commercializes-pair-of-recycled-polyethylene-grades Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Launches Advanced Dust Collector Systems to Capture Particulate Emissions at the Source, Enhancing Safety and Compliance Ship & Shore’s dust collector systems integrate seamlessly into operations and are built for long-term reliability with custom engineering tailored to airflow needs, dust characteristics, process layouts and facility constraints.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106284 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:04:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106284-ship-and-shore-environmental-launches-dust-collector-systems Toyo Ink Europe Rolls Out GIO-Compliant UV Flexo & UV Offset Ink Portfolio While the German Ink Ordinance (GIO) enforcement date is not until January 2027, Toyo Ink Europe says it is well-positioned to support converters in making an early transition to print compliance and in gaining a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106289 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106289-toyo-ink-europe-rolls-out-gio-compliant-uv-flexo-and-uv-offset-ink-portfolio Converting Trends Series: Sustainable Closures addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) Todd Meussling and Natalie Kaczorowski of Fresh-Lock offer a peek at which closure options are currently most popular among converters who are looking to improve flexible packaging sustainability.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106282 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106282-converting-trends-series-sustainable-closures PureCycle Technologies, TOPPAN Partner to Deliver Packaging with Recycled Content Having successfully developed and produced a snack bar wrapper containing more than 30% recycled content, the companies now have their sights set on providing thermoformed packaging with recycled content.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106278 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:34 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106278-purecycle-technologies-toppan-partner-to-deliver-packaging-with-recycled-content S-OneLP Launches 3.5mil Metallized PCR 36% Stand Up Pouch Web During trials on HP Indigo 20K, 25K, and 200K Digital Presses, the film ran flawlessly and proved to be a true drop-in replacement for conventional 4mil metallized (MET) structures.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106272 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:18:35 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106272-s-onelp-launches-35mil-metallized-pcr-36-stand-up-pouch-web HP, ePac Strike $50-Million Deal Focused on Digital Printing for Flexible Packaging As part of the agreement, ePac will expand its global HP Indigo fleet with the installation of 10 HP Indigo 200K digital presses.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106267 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106267-hp-epac-strike-50-million-deal-focused-on-digital-printing-for-flexible-packaging