H.B. Fuller Company introduces a family of water-based dry bond hybrid laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in the food and industrial markets. This new Flextra® water-based line-up, PD2243, PD2167 and PD2207, is designed for high clarity, clean machining and excellent cell release. Together, the water-based adhesives offer converters three options to help maximize performance while balancing cost.

In conjunction with the Earth Day 2013 (April 22nd), an international event that mobilizes people to take action to protect the Earth’s environment, the Flexible Packaging Association has produced a presentation titled Flexible Packaging: Contributing to Sustainability.

The “Hybrid Chill Roll” was designed by the Menges Engineering Team to overcome inner chamber concerns seen in typical chill rolls (which are double-shelled and filled with a thermal transfer liquid). On a standard chill roll, the interior chamber is susceptible to oxidation (rusting), scaling (mineral deposits), and corrosion. This is because, with a traditional design, steel is used on the inner surface of the outer shell, the outer surface of the inner shell, and on the attached spiral wrap. When this material breaks down inside the roller, it leads to loss of thermal transfer performance (the roll doesn’t get as hot/cold as it should), and poor-quality output for the converter.

From innovative packaging formats to advances in automation, the latest packaging and processing technology is on display and in-action at PACK EXPO every year.

Bemis Company, Inc. announces that it has realigned its segment reporting. As a result, Bemis will report business segment information for three reportable segments as follows: U.S. Packaging, Global Packaging, and Pressure Sensitive Materials. The expansion from two to three reportable segments reflects the separation of the Flexible Packaging business segment into U.S. Packaging and Global Packaging business segments. The Pressure Sensitive Materials business segment is unchanged.

Last Friday Constantia Flexibles Group, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, has signed a deal to acquire Spear Group – one of the leading manufacturers of labels globally.

Kettle Brands potato chips has collaborated with Anthem Worldwide to redesign the packaging of Kettle Brands Bakes. Kettle’s baked potato chip was in need of a packaging redesign to visually communicate that Bakes deliver the same great taste, texture, and satisfaction that original Kettle chips are known for.

Exopack Holding Corp. a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and coated products today announced that executive chairman Jack Knott will return to the company in a full time capacity as the executive chairman and chief executive officer. In addition, Mike Alger, a member of Exopack’s board of directors and chairman of the audit committee, has been named the company’s chief financial officer.

WS Packaging Group, Inc. has acquired Label World, a full-service printer located in Rochester, N.Y., specializing in labels and flexible packaging printing.

The Flexible Packaging Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting will be held February 26-28, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples in Naples, Florida.

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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to present its EHS Summit, held at The TradeWinds Island Grand Resort.

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