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The flexible packaging industry is now well ahead of pre-recession levels and it’s expected that consolidation through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will continue.

Industry experts argue that the sustainable properties of plastic, particularly plastic film labels, make the material a prime choice for consumers, manufacturers and brands that seek an eco-friendly alternative.

Q: What’s new with your company? Did you release anything new or notable at Drupa?

Flexible Packaging recently caught up with Jaime Manon Macias, market segment manager – flexible packaging, BASF Corporation, for an overview on resins.

The Buyers Guide is an easy-to-use directory of the products and services provided by FPA members.

Topflight Corp. has appointed Craig McClenachan as its new president.

“It’s best to focus on the consumer. If you put the consumer first, you know you’re going to succeed. Who is the consumer now? The landscape is changing so fast.”

Registration is now open for Labelexpo Americas 2016, which is being held September 13-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. 

A variety of market drivers are beginning to challenge and change which ink and coating technologies are used to meet the needs of the evolving flexographic printing market.

One of the biggest areas where Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.) is seeing growth in single-serve packaging of liquids is in coffee.