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RadTech North America Joins U.S. Plastics Pact

The U.S. Plastics Pact looks to define problematic or unnecessary packaging, working toward the increased use of reusable, recyclable, or compostable materials.

December 28, 2020

The UV+EB Technology Association has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative intended to drive significant systems change to create a path forward toward a circular economy for plastics in the U.S. by 2025.

Berry Global and Repsol to Boost Sustainable Circular Resins in Packaging

Repsol has reportedly certified all its petrochemical complexes to produce circular polyolefins under the ISCC PLUS certification.

December 23, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced an agreement with its longtime supplier, Repsol, to supply circular resins.

Cain Named Director of Manufacturing for Channeled Resources Group

Matt Cain’s career has been focused in the converting world, with experience in operations, manufacturing, and information systems.

December 23, 2020

Channeled Resources Group (CRG) has appointed Matt Cain director of Manufacturing.

Dow and Interpolychem Sign Licensee Agreement for Russia

Interpolychem will use Dow’s technology to enable a flexible and sustainable packaging alternative to conventional containers currently available in the Russian and Eastern European markets.

December 9, 2020

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics recently announced that Interpolychem LLC, a converter and packaging producer in the Russian flexible packaging market, is the newest licensee for PacXpert Packaging Technology.

Global Market for Lamination Adhesives in Flexible Packaging to See Strong Growth through 2027

Increasing spending on packaged foods across developed and developing regions is expected to propel market growth.

December 7, 2020

The global lamination adhesives for flexible packaging market is projected to surpass $2.6 billion by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020-2027.

Pine-Based Tackifiers Offer Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Bio-based tackifiers allow packaging adhesive formulators to meet their most difficult challenges with minimal impact on the environment.

Olivia Jobes

November 17, 2020

Two of the biggest challenges facing the global adhesives and sealants market today are meeting consumer preferences for sustainable packaging and aligning with the industry’s increasing regulatory demands, especially when it comes to food applications.

Trends in Reusable Protective Packaging Drive Growth of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Applications

Choosing the right pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape for reusable protective packaging depends on the need of the specific application and the materials that are being bonded together.

Janet Page

November 10, 2020

The reusable protective packaging market has grown in recent years. Not only do businesses want to safely distribute products throughout the supply chain, they want to do so in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.

Dow Opens Pack Studios Facility in Spain

Dow’s Pack Studios facilities reportedly help customers address packaging sustainability by providing a testing platform to shorten development cycles for new formats and load stability innovation.

November 6, 2020

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, recently introduced Pack Studios Tarragona, the 10th in a global network of Pack Studios sites.

H.B. FULLER: Sustainable Packaging Solutions Webpage

The new webpage shares the newest and latest innovative adhesive solutions that can positively affect sustainability across the value chain and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry.

November 5, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced a new Sustainable Packaging Solutions section of its website.

Rahman Appointed to Berry Global Board of Directors

Jill A. Rahman has served as chief operating officer of the Greater Chicago Food Depository since June 2020 and brings more than 25 years of packaged goods experience to Berry.

October 29, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that Jill A. Rahman has been appointed to its board of directors.