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Flexible Packaging recently caught up with Carlo Rosso, area sales manager, Bobst Italia S.p.A., for an update on laminating.

FPA has developed a new fact sheet, Flexible Packaging Overview, which will be used as part of the FPA strategic engagement program.

Without a doubt, one of the most important components of plate-mounting tapes is the adhesive system.

To help understand the full label life of their products, from the extraction of raw materials to delivery of finished label stock to customers, UPM Raflatac recently collaborated with Brazilian converter Baumgarten on a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of label material release liners. 

In terms of both number of transactions and value, merger and acquisition activity in the flexible packaging industry stayed strong in 2015.

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has produced shrink sleeves for Jeyes' new Bloo FoamAroma fragrant powder cleaner as part of a new product launch.

Ashland Inc. has announced a series of leadership changes for its specialties business intended to deliver profitable growth across business lines.

New developments in flexible packaging aren't just making the packaging format more convenient for the consumer, but for the environment as well.

The challenge was to dramatically improve the strength and toughness of the bag-in-box liner so that the snack product would survive intact during the forming and filling process.

ZiEn Inc. is an Oconomowoc, Wisconsin-based co-packer and producer of eco-friendly products that is particularly specialized in filling for major brands in the small engine and outdoor power equipment industry.