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Bi-Ax’s Evlon plastic film is available in a wide range of thicknesses that can be used in all manner of consumer packaging.

Clysar announces the debut of Clysar EZ-R stiff film, a high-quality, cost-effective polyolefin shrink film that balances premium shrink performance with improved slip.

LPS Industries LLC introduces a new line of biodegradable, earth friendly, ecologically safe polyethylene bags and zippers.

The new Torayfan PWX5 from Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is a metallized BOPP film that is designed for use as a high-performance inner-moisture and oxygen-barrier web in gas-flushed applications.

The “Energy Bag,” Plastics-to-Energy pilot program demonstrated that there are emerging technologies that can offer solutions for diverting most multi-material flexible plastic packaging and many other types of plastics that are difficult to mechanically recycle.

Published annually, the Directory is a key networking tool which provides a comprehensive listing of all FPA converter and associate members.

The recently released Flexible Packaging Association Bi-Annual Polyolefin Report is now available to FPA members at www.flexpack.org.

Innovia Films has announced that Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips is using its bio-based NatureFlex packaging.

When major coffee manufacturers introduced single-serve coffee pods a few years ago, they probably weren’t bargaining for national news coverage and contentious debates.