If you’re interested in an informative and fast read on flexible packaging, this is for you — a curated compilation of newsbites drawn from Twitter.
These include pouches, bags, films, and other types of flexibles from stakeholders in this market and from the Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday for July 2021. Click here to view the latest news.
ProAmpac acquires Euroflex.
We have acquired Euroflex, a producer of a broad portfolio of flexible printed film, lamination and pouching packaging solutions. This partnership expands our manufacturing capabilities in Ireland as we serve a growing base of multinational customers. https://t.co/7G0Zsja4eV pic.twitter.com/Msx5kN3q2y
— ProAmpac (@ProAmpac) July 27, 2021
Interview with UFlex head of FlexFilms packaging division.
Plastic Possibilities: Focus on Future-Ready Flexible #Packaging podcast w/ Anantshree Chaturvedi, head of FlexFilms, the global flexible pkg div. of UFlex #sustainability #circulardesign #plastic #plastics #circulareconomy #cryptocurrencies https://t.co/t9S75CSlkJ pic.twitter.com/k1zlGTUQ0u
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) July 27, 2021
Milliken Chemical's novel PE film.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about the new novel approach to improving barrier properties for #polyethylene (PE) film and #flexiblepackaging which are supporting sustainable #packaging trends. Watch it back here: https://t.co/1iMQxNflxh pic.twitter.com/rMDBtAQspN
— Milliken Chemical (@MillikenChem) July 27, 2021
Nosco announced today the official launch of its sustainable packaging portfolio, Nosco® Grow, for cartons, labels, inserts and flexible packaging. Read more: https://t.co/LfGloKzYDv#sustainablepackaging #packaging #sustainability #recycling pic.twitter.com/szNhh58avB
— Nosco Pkg Solutions (@NoscoKnows) July 26, 2021
#FUTUREPRINT PODCAST!
— #FuturePrint Events (@FuturePrintVS) July 22, 2021
The latest episode is here, and it's a great one! @KarisCoppMedia speaks with @BOBSTglobal's Sara Alexander about #flexiblepackaging opportunities, challenges, drivers behind market growth, and much more. https://t.co/JTtExDMylA pic.twitter.com/fScG5XlUMy
Flexible Plastics Fund:
An amazing step towards a more #CircularEconomy
— Cromwell Polythene Ltd (@CromwellPoly) July 22, 2021
The Flexible Plastics Fund is a scheme which provides a new innovative way to #recycle types of #FlexiblePackaging (inc. plastic bags & crisp packets),which were formerly deemed un-recyclable - . https://t.co/0shEMc7WCC
#FlexiblePackaging recycling is well worth the time and effort! Check out our latest blog post for all the information you need to get started. #Recycling https://t.co/tvVQI88nkW
— FPA (@FlexPackOrg) July 21, 2021
Scholle IPN announces strategic partnership with chemical #plastic recycler OBBOTEC #sustainable #plastics #packaging https://t.co/pRghgOQL7r
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) July 20, 2021
When @whitworths Ltd asked for support in developing recyclable pouches for their delicious Evening Snacks range, we were extremely keen to share our pouch making and sustainable packaging expertise. Read the full story here:https://t.co/C43MyVT3mF
— FFP Packaging Solutions (@FFP_Packaging) July 20, 2021
#Pregis makes $80 million investment in new blown film #extrusion facility in Anderson, SC. The 168,000-square-foot facility will produce engineered films for food, consumer, and medical device #packaging https://t.co/sAR4qGTUb0 pic.twitter.com/hcs9vxFX4u
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) July 19, 2021
Today we opened our new Collaboration & Innovation Center. The CIC is our new home for product development, rapid sample prototyping, evaluation of new packaging and a training hub for our customers and employees. Read our full press release here. https://t.co/kvzcc0Dbm0 pic.twitter.com/tEyLtecEwP
— ProAmpac (@ProAmpac) July 14, 2021
Windmöller & Hölscher India has commissioned two reliable.. https://t.co/M6UnOVZwnS@W_H_Group #HatsunAgroProduct ,#flexiblepackaging #CIflexopress #dairyproducts #milkproducts #flexibility #sustainability #Ibaco #packagingproduction #brands #pressroom #filmandflexible
— Packaging South Asia (@PSATalk) July 14, 2021
@COMEXI and Reifenhäuser (@Extrusioneers) produced a sophisticated packaging solution: our All-PE Pouch! This #packaging is fully #recyclable and also identifiable in the #recycling process via R-Cycle. German radio station WDR 5 took a closer look: https://t.co/su3r92xmiD pic.twitter.com/sBFlfNoDfb
— R-Cycle (@RCycle5) July 13, 2021
You can register for HP Indigos Flexible packaging event by entering their reception at Printing Expo Online and clicking the Info button. @GPrintexpo @hpindigo #flexiblepackaging #hpindigo #printing pic.twitter.com/jMQpRWTahG
— David McGuiness (@DavidMcGuiness) July 13, 2021
Our latest work is out!
— Alejandro Heredia (@JA_Herediag) July 13, 2021
We have fabricated a new waterproof and breathable cellulose ester with tunable transparency for textiles or food packaging.
Waterproof-breathable films from multi-branched fluorinated cellulose ... https://t.co/4o6t9i811u
New to our Innovation Zone - Thetford, UK packaging producer Camvac have recently developed a new post-consumer recycled (PCR) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) clear barrier film called ExtraPET PCR. #packaging pic.twitter.com/mKXZCSJvms
— ThePackHub: Packaging innovation experts (@ThePackHub) July 12, 2021
Join us to talk about how performance barrier #additives are key to sustainable, mono-material #flexiblepackaging on 15 July: https://t.co/1iMQxNflxh Henrique Noguchi and Nicholas King will talk about new solutions such as Milliken’s UltraGuard for #PE film & flexible #packaging. pic.twitter.com/WnB6H34YRt
— Milliken Chemical (@MillikenChem) July 8, 2021
TODAY: Designing flexible packaging so it can be easily collected, sorted and recycled is fundamental to the circular economy. But how does that happen in practice?
— CEFLEX (@MissionCircular) July 8, 2021
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https://t.co/BKGJVVkAQH@KraftHeinzCo & #gualapack take us behind the innovation & collaboration pic.twitter.com/vfpFfwrJ0j
We are pleased that our TACOIL from #plasticwaste will be used in the manufacturing of recycled #packaging for @TotalEnergies & @JindalFilms. Another ex. of our #advancedrecycling tech used in a value-chain collab for the #circulareconomy. PR here: https://t.co/uWEdZuGg2S pic.twitter.com/fyakNobyna
— Plastic Energy (@plasticenergy) July 8, 2021
#Austrian flexible #packaging supplier @SchurFlexibles has acquired #Italy-based #sustainable and fully #recyclable film producer #Termoplast. https://t.co/e5Znp0J8qW
— European Supermarket Magazine (@esm_magazine) July 7, 2021
Sleeve Labels Market to reach a valuation of $28 billion by 2031 #packaging w/ high interest in stretch sleeves at 7.7% CAGR https://t.co/CppcIuu9Rs
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) July 6, 2021
Clever convenience: Single-handed opening and drinking for gels, beverages, medicines, and other products. https://t.co/fp03u4BHaU
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) July 6, 2021
We've partnered with @uvic to research the feasibility of using other flexible plastic packaging collected in our program to create fibre reinforced concrete. Read about this project and its benefits at https://t.co/36RIr20m9q. pic.twitter.com/2NvLfC0QSj
— Recycle BC (@RecycleBC) July 6, 2021
The road to sustainability just got shorter with 20% PCR content MLP packs by UFlex. The latest technology in flexible packaging combined with premium quality and sustainability is now available in India! pic.twitter.com/5bJ9NSuEs9
— UFlex Limited (@uflexltd) July 5, 2021
ProAmpac has acquired @UGFlexoPrint to expand our presence in the United Kingdom and add to our leadership position in sustainable flexible packaging solutions. We welcome Ultimate Packaging’s talented team to the ProAmpac family. https://t.co/zcSJVclymz pic.twitter.com/ofFSFjWeoQ
— ProAmpac (@ProAmpac) July 1, 2021