RLG Buys Labelcraft, Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Packaging

FRANKLIN, TN–Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, durable labels, and RFID/NFC technology, has acquired Labelcraft—adding two plants, Dallas, TX; and Toronto, Canada to its roster. Labelcraft is RLG’s 31st acquisition in recent years. RLG is multi-site FTA member. Since … Continued

MCC Packaging Summit Focuses on Sustainability & Innovation

BATAVIA, OH–In a significant step toward promoting collaborative, industry leading engagement, FTA Printer Member Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) recently hosted a groundbreaking two-day, Feb. 26-28, Packaging Summit event for its customers. The event, held at Hotel Covington, Covington, KY, brought together leaders from top consumer product companies, industry organizations, and advocates committed to shaping a more … Continued

BOBST: Vision Becomes Reality

MEX, Switzerland—In the countdown to drupa 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for print technologies, BOBST has paused to review some of the key themes and topics that are shaping the package print and converting industry beginning by considering its own industry vision – and whether it will become a widespread reality by show time. … Continued

Amcor Helps Cadbury Transition Transition to Recycled Packaging

MELBOURNE–Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has proudly supported Mondelēz International’s world-first transition for the iconic Aussie chocolate brand to 30 percent food grade recycled packaging as the first chocolate blocks hit supermarket shelves. The new packaging stretches across the Cadbury Dairy Milk, Caramilk and Old Gold family blocks. While … Continued

Sustainability’s Niche

Sustainable, compostable, recyclable, reclaimable, biodegradable …New, environmentally responsible packaging formats are all the rage! Government regulatory measures are propelling rapid-fire growth.

tesa tape Modernizes Sparta Plant, Touts Sustainability Success Story

SPARTA, MI–With more than 179,000 sq ft of total space and a production area of 105,000 sq ft, tesa tape’s two-year renovation/expansion project at its first manufacturing site outside Europe–now 40+-years old,–is now complete. A Grand Opening ceremony was staged, Sept. 28, with local tesa employees and representatives from headquarters in Germany, as well as … Continued

Hamillroad, Asahi Forge Strategic Partnership

LONDON— Hamillroad Software, maker of Bellissima Digitally Modulated Screening, announced a new partnership with Asahi Photoproducts, a leading pioneer in the development of photopolymer flexo printing plates. The partnership is set to satisfy growing global demand from brand owners, trade shops, printers and converters for a more environmentally friendly water-wash plate making process that delivers … Continued

TC Transcontinental Packaging Invests in Recyclable Flexible Packaging

CHICAGO—TC Transcontinental Packaging has spelled out plans to dedicate $60 million to development of cutting-edge mono-material recyclable flexible plastic packaging solutions. Investment will see installation of a new innovative film line that will produce biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE), a first in North America. Funding will also be directed to ancillary equipment and a 120,000 sq. ft … Continued

Accredo: Quinn is Global VP Marketing & Sustainability

SUGAR LAND, TX—The  API Group and Accredo Packaging, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions in the food and consumer products markets, welcomes Jonathan Quinn as its global VP, marketing and sustainability. He formerly served as director of market development and sustainability at Pregis. In his new role, Quinn will be joining the senior leadership team … Continued

tesa Holds EcoVadis Gold Status

CHARLOTTE, NC–tesa, international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, now holds EcoVadis Gold status, signifying it achieves excellent results with its extensive sustainability initiatives. With the EcoVadis Gold Medal, tesa is among the top 2 percent of awarded companies in its industry.  Sustainability is part of tesa’s corporate strategy. Thereby, the company pursues … Continued