Prior to 1980, only 5% of packaging industry roles were held by women. Today, that number has jumped to an estimated 30-40%, but we still have work to do.

FTA has announced several updates to its Board of Directors and its Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

The programs can facilitate industry connections and provide a way for converters to share challenges and opportunities.

2020 showed us that “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Is that going to stop people from making plans? No. Is it going to stop Flexible Packaging editors from asking what those plans are and sharing them with everyone? Clearly, no.

The Flexible Packaging Association's 2019 Fall Executive Conference will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the InterContinental Chicago. This one-day conference will focus on industry-specific topics.

The second Converters Expo South took place at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 5. With more than 80 exhibitors and about 420 on-site attendees, the event marked 50 percent and 10 percent increases in both categories, respectively, from the inaugural show in 2018.