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Among the articles in the December 2018 issue of Flexible Packaging Magazine, learn more about the latest trends in flexible packaging, read the latest Roundtable on bag/pouch making equipment, and much more!
Cannabis. Sustainability. e-Commerce. The past year was a dynamic one in flexible packaging – and there are various trends and talking points that have shaped it and will continue to shape it moving forward.
While the packaging industry is always changing and moving forward for the better, this past year has been a particularly exciting time to be a part of it. Here’s a look at some of the trending topics from 2018 that will certainly help shape things moving forward.
Mondi Jackson has been rotogravure printing for many years. But not too long ago, when it was serious about expanding more into flexo, it needed someone to come in and take its operations to the next level. The task was left to James Giannini, a packaging printing veteran.
For several years now, HQC has been designing and manufacturing custom fitments for pouches. And despite the challenges involved in doing so, the Oswego, Illinois-based company has continued to move this sector of the market forward.
Flexible Packaging caught up with Bill Burnard, INFICON’s vacuum control sales and business development manager, North America, for a chat about the company’s Contura S400 leak detector, which made its N.A. debut at PACK EXPO.
We sat down and discussed bag/pouch making equipment with Scott Fuller from CMD Corporation, Fabio Dacò from Elba, Jim Pease from Sun Centre USA, and Joe Vannieuwenhoven from B&B Packaging Technologies, Jose De La Mora from Totani America, and Sanjay Amin from Mamata Enterprises.
The State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report is a definitive source of information regarding the flexible packaging industry size, structure, market segments, and key packaging products. Data in the report is primarily based on research conducted by FPA.
FPA developed a new consumer website, www.perfectpackaging.org, which contains information on the environmental benefits of flexible packaging, including reducing food waste; end-of-life options for flexible packaging; the global view of the flexible packaging industry; and why flexible packaging is the preferred packaging choice.
This is a list of all the new members of The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). This list includes Ascend Performance Materials LLC (Associate), Atlapac Corporation (Converter), Max Katz Bag Company, Inc. (Converter/Associate), and Peliculas Plasticas S.A. de C.V. (International Converter).
During the recent FPA Fall Executive Conference, Joel Morales, Jr., Senior Director, Polyolefins Americas, IHS Markit, provided an update on the polypropylene (PP) market, and IHS Markit wrote a follow-up report based on Joel’s presentation.
Constantia Flexibles has developed a new, more sustainable packaging line: Ecolutions. The new line is designed to meet sustainable requirements, reduce the carbon footprint of packaging, focus on recyclable solutions and decrease the impact on the environment.
