Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a leading global producer of adhesives for the flexible packaging market.

The announcement advances the Packsize commitment to deliver industry-leading, sustainable packaging technology through strategic partnerships.

TAPPI announced the election of two new members to TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Council, the governing body of TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Division.

Bostik is contributing to Arkema’s path towards Net Zero by reaching an important milestone in its decarbonization journey for the Kizen packaging range.

Fully certified, the product is designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, and point-of-sale converters, as well as contract packers.

RadTech has created a new Degradable Materials Task Force that will work to help manufacturers develop degradable packaging that leaves no trace in the environment. 

An innovative production process delivers proprietary gas-to-liquid, Fischer-Tropsch wax with a 35% lower carbon footprint without compromising performance.

This new high-solids acrylic waterborne emulsion unlocks enhanced performance, efficiency, and sustainability for the packaging industry.

By understanding how the linered and linerless label construction is different, converters can better incorporate linerless labels into their linered label production lines or switch to them entirely.

Kodiak's second acquisition in 2024, the purchase of Southern Adhesives and Coatings strategically enables the company to target the paper and packaging industries.