plastic film

Ultrasonic Sealing Technology Aims for a Larger Market Share

In the form-fill-seal equipment segment, ultrasonic sealing technology has made inroads over the last 10 years — technology that has been around since the 70s. Recent sustainability action with film material could increase adoption of this technology, so we asked industry leaders what features of ultrasonic sealing are driving these trends.

Grant Gerke

September 10, 2021

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So why is ultrasonic sealing technology in the form-fill-seal (F-F-S) pouch space receiving increased attention throughout North America and Europe?

Knowde Launches Platform for Plastic Packaging Materials

August 27, 2021

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The new segment is designed to help specifiers, converters, compounders and buyers search, filter, collaborate, request samples and quotes, and purchase everything from raw materials to compounded products in one place.

New Case Study Released to Help Companies Improve Regional Plastic Film Management

February 26, 2021

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The study focuses on a collaboration between The Sustainability Consortium and Marck Recycling, located in the Northwest Arkansas region.

Blister Packaging Market Projected to Grow at a 7.2% CAGR

February 26, 2021

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The blister packaging market is witnessing high growth owing to downsizing of packaging and requirement of fewer resources in blister packaging.

Cellulose-Based Food Packaging Material Moves To Testing Phase

February 16, 2021

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Thermocell plastic material, which is made from renewable components, is to be used in the same way as fossil-based plastic.

New Dispenser Type Aims to Fully Use Contents, Reduce Plastic

August 27, 2020

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The Raku-raku Switch uses a soft dome button to dispense a fixed amount of contents.

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2020 Top 25 Converters

Flexible Packaging is back with its annual list of the Top 25 Converters in North America for the year 2020. These rankings are calculated using each company’s revenues for the year 2019.

Kristin Joker

August 10, 2020

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With strong merger and acquisition activity, 2019 was another year of industry consolidation. Over the past 10 years, the flexible packaging industry has grown from $26.6 billion to $31.8 billion with a cumulative annual growth rate of 2% per year, according to the FPA.

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2019 Top 25 Converters: Scaling the Peaks

North American converters plan innovation, investments and acquisitions as they launch their expedition to the pinnacle of the industry.

John Kalkowski

July 8, 2019

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Once again, Flexible Packaging offers its annual list of the Top 25 Converters in North America for the year 2019. These rankings are based on each company’s revenues for the year 2018. The rankings are scrambled a bit from the previous year, but most companies are familiar figures in this year-to-year feature.

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2018 Top 25 Converters: Race to the Top

Packaging innovation, investments and mergers and acquisitions continue to define the top 25 converters in North America.

July 5, 2018

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Reading this, you'll see what each converter has been up to in the past year. It’s evident that this list is going to look very different next year. The race is on. On that note, we present our 2018 Top 25 Converters in North America feature, based off of sales information from the 2017 calendar year.

FPA Update

FPA Publishes Bi-Annual Polyolefin Report

June 8, 2018

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Prepared exclusively for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) by IHS Markit, the report is based mainly on key aspects of the polyolefin industry such as olefin feedstocks; PE and PP markets; pricing trends; and related energy and economic issues.