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Private Equity Reshaping the Flexible Packaging Industry

March 15, 2013

By Paul Gaster

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The past ten years has seen significant industry consolidation in the world flexible packaging market, especially at the local and regional level.

EXECUTIVE FORECAST 2013 Steady & Optimistic

A Q&A with Mark Breen, marketing manager at Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc., Bob Chiricosta, Exhibition Director at ICE USA, Mack Brooks Exhibitions Inc., and Greg Jozwiak, North American Commercial VP at Dow Performance Packaging .

February 1, 2013

By Erin Wolford

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Flexible Packaging: Most business decisions have revolved around the economy over the last few years. With the upswing gaining slow but sure momentum, and the continued growth of the flexible

Mid Year Insights & Innovations: New Advancements in Flexible Packaging

June 1, 2012

By Erin Wolford

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As FP reported in January, demand for converted flexible packaging is projected to increase 3.8 percent annually, until 2015, according to a recent study conducted by The Freedonia Group. Continual

Industry Report: Flexible Packaging Demands on the Rise

January 2, 2012

By Esther Palevsky

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Demand for converted flexible packaging is projected to increase 3.8 percent annually to $18.2 billion in 2015, according to a recent study conducted by The Freedonia Group. The demand for

2012 Executive Forecast: The Flexible Packaging Industry is Warming Up in 2012

January 2, 2012

By Erin Wolford

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It seems that the temperature of the flexible packaging industry is warm, and continuing to be warm. But our industry is not without its concerns and challenges. Our respondents explain

Upgrading Your Business Strategy

August 1, 2011

By Erin Wolford

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Every successful company has them: A set of expectations to ensure the company is fulfilling its business strategy. Setting goals for the company to meet or exceed its expectations; creating

Recovering with Cautious Optimism

Seven flexible packaging industry leaders, including converters, suppliers, and association managers, share their insights into the state of the flexible packaging industry.

February 7, 2011

By Erin Wolford

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State of the Industry Survey

January 7, 2011

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It's 2011 and we want to know how the past year has gone for you and your company. Flexible Packaging's annual State of the Industry survey is out and we

Global Pouch Forum puts innovation in the limelight

July 1, 2010

By Joe Pryweller

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Event’s keynote address emphasizes need for constant innovation, while pouch formats demonstrated at the show answer the call.

2010 Global Pouch Forum to outline innovation, international trends

May 1, 2010

By Joe Pryweller

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Now it its 13th year, the annual Global Pouch Forum will feature an impressive lineup of top packaging professionals addressing the hottest topics in pouches.

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2012 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

The entries of the 2012 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition underscore the value of flexible packaging and encompass outstanding breakthroughs in flexible packaging materials, shelf impact, product protection, and sustainability. The 86 flexible packaging entries (126 competition category entries) of the 2012 competition are featured.

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As converters improve pressroom efficiency by upgrading their presses to increase high speed capabilities, the design parameters for the inks used need to change. These changes ensure the inks dry at the appropriate rate in order to avoid defects in printed output.

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