Flexible Packaging articles from April 2008

Flexible Packaging archives from April 2008

Acquisitions continue into 2008.(EDITOR'S FORUM)
April 1, 2008... Last year much of the industry was abuzz with the purchase of Alcan by Rio Tinto, a move based on the metal business of the two companies, but one that would obviously impact the flexible packaging business unit of Alcan. Since then, there has...

Polymer Packaging sells off extrusion business.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Just six months after its open house, marking the grand opening of its new headquarters and the company's expansion of its extrusion business, Polymer Packaging is now putting that business unit up for sale, citing rising costs. The...

Flint creates global business unit.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Flint Group Flexographic Products)(Thomas Telser appointed as President )(Mario Busshoff appointed as Vice President)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Flint Group will form a new global business unit called Flint Group Flexographic Products. It combines the Flint Group Printing Plates activities with the rotec sleeve business, which was included in the Flint Group acquisition of Day...

AET consolidates U.S. operations in Terre Haute.(NEWSBRIEFS)(Applied Extrusion Technologies)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Applied Extrusion Technologies, one of the nation's largest manufacturers of plastic film packaging products, announced it is consolidating its U.S. manufacturing operations in Terre Haute, Ind., creating 60 new jobs. The Delaware-based...

Ampac Flexibles expands pouch production capability.(NEWSBRIEFS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Ampac Flexibles, the flexible packaging division of Ampac Packaging LLC, announced the installation of a new Mamata pouching machine in its Cary, III., facility. Installation of the new Mamata Vega 610 has given Ampac's Cary plant the ability...

ENO named President/CEO at Metabolix.(MILESTONES)
April 1, 2008... Metabolix, Inc., a bioscience company focused on developing clean, sustainable solutions for plastics, chemicals and energy, announced that Richard P. Eno has been appointed President and CEO, effective March 17, 2008. Eno replaces Jay Kouba,...

Bemis elects Theisen as President/CEO.(MILESTONES)
April 1, 2008... The Board of Directors of Bemis Company, Inc. elected Henry J. Theisen to be President and Chief Executive Officer, at its recent board meeting. Theisen succeeds Jeffrey H. Curler, who will continue as Executive Chairman of Bemis Company, Inc....

Providing value.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)
April 1, 2008... It has been an honor serving as chair of the FPA Board of Directors. I look forward to working with George Thibeault, president of Constantia Hueck Foils and chairman of the FPA Board of Directors, during his leadership. I would like to take...

FPA holds successful 58th Annual Meeting.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)(Statistical table)(Conference notes)
April 1, 2008... The FPA Annual Meeting, which focused on the "Future of Flexible Packaging," was recently held from March 5-7, in Orlando, Florida. The meeting included great content and several networking events. Following are summaries of the FPA Annual...

Sound sustainable solutions: now that most converters know the "what" about sustainability, it's time to focus on the "how.".(SPECIAL REPORT)
April 1, 2008... So you've decided to be more environmentally conscious. That's good for the earth--and it can be good for your bottom line. How to get there, though, can be quite daunting. But the best way to achieve a giant leap forward with your sustainable...

Making sense of sustainable packaging and labeling: label and packaging consultant Mike Fairley looks at the changing character of environmental requirements, evolving sustainability standards and legislation, brand owner waste management responsibility, and assesses some of the actions that converters should be taking.(TECH REPORT)
April 1, 2008... There can be little doubt that global label and packaging companies are coming under ever increasing pressure in terms of their environmental performance. But the challenge is much wider than just environmental performance. It's about waste...

Ampac: green means go; Ampac is using green initiatives to make inroads in sustainable products.
April 1, 2008... To drive, in the business sense, is to pursue success. Sometimes the drive is fast, sometimes the drive is slow. But traveling the right highways and byways will eventually get you where you need to go, each turn building on the path you've...

Keeping color consistent: Flexible Packaging sat down with Ian Pike of Sun Chemical to discuss the need for color management systems in the treatment of brand colors.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Q: WHAT IS DRIVING THE NEED FOR ENHANCED COLOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS? A: The explosion in product line extensions and variations within a brand is resulting in more brand colors in each product line. In addition, these products have an...

Roundtable on printing advances.(ROUNDTABLE)
April 1, 2008... Q: Printing is the most-common way to add value to flexible packaging, and innovations in this industry continue to expand the impact of printed words, graphics and photos. What types of advances (current and near-future) in printing will have...

Innovation earns kudos: the FPA recognizes excellence in technical innovation, packaging excellence, printing, environmental consciousness and sustainability in flexible packaging.(BONUS FEATURE)
April 1, 2008... The winners of the 2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards winners were announced on March 5, at the FPA Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. The judges reviewed 75 flexible packaging entries, of which, 26 packages received a total of 29 Flexible...