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The flexible packaging market is rising to unprecedented heights – and 2016 looks to be another big year.

With a mission to manufacture and supply sustainable flexible packaging for the pre-packaged food and consumer products markets, Sugar Land, Texas-based Accredo Packaging is no stranger to viable, eco-friendly practices.

In response to the demand for high-performance, trouble-free white lamination backing, Magnum Inks & Coatings has released its Magnum-LAM White lamination ink.

The mission to cut food waste in the U.S. moves up the national priority list as the USDA and EPA set a target of 50% reduction by 2030.

Suitable for surface print applications on a number of the commonly used flexible packaging substrates, Sun Chemical’s SunUno Solimax multi-purpose ink system maximizes press room efficiency while simplifying the overall print production process, the company says.

Q: When it comes to film, it seems that “thinner, stronger, stiffer” is the motto in flexible packaging. Are there any other film trends that you’re seeing or that you anticipate seeing?

Karlville Development Group will formally present its new Miami-area tech center as part of a special customer open house on February 26. 

Nordmeccanica and Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products will hold a joint technical event from February 23-24 at Nordmeccanica’s facility in Piacenza, Italy (Strada dell’Orsina 16). 

ACTEGA WIT and ACTEGA Kelstar, manufacturers of inks, coatings and adhesives for packaging and printing markets, have merged to form ACTEGA North America, Inc.

Earlier this year, Mary Greenwood — the director of new technology and business development, materials group, Avery Dennison — had to purchase a new washing machine for her home.