KYMC Says Key to Success is Building Supply Chain Partnerships

TAICHUNG, Taiwan—Kuen Yuh Machinery Company Ltd (KYMC), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, is one of Asia’s most respected manufacturers of roll-to-roll technology for the printing and converting markets. With a product portfolio that spans rotogravure, inline, central impression (CI) and stack flexo presses, as well as slitting/rewinding, plate mounting, and coating and laminating … Continued

Flexographic M&A Drivers: Achieving Growth Through Consolidation

It seems that every week we are waking up to news of yet another merger or acquisition within the packaging industry. Over the course of 2018, we saw a wide variety of transactions ranging from the occasional blockbuster, such as Amcor’s long-rumored acquisition of Bemis, to the far more frequent product line tuck-in, such as … Continued

Dow’s 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation Honors FTA Members Among 29 Technologies & Processes

The Dow Chemical Co recently announced the winners of its 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation, honoring 29 innovations from a collection of companies that includes several FTA members. Recognizing the packaging industry’s top achievements in designs, materials, technologies and processes, the awards are judged by an independent panel of international experts working across industry … Continued

Printing Plates and Their Impact on Sustainability

As the technology for flexographic printing continues to evolve, both quality and efficiency are improving. In order to remain competitive, flexographic printers must stay informed about the latest developments. Once a sort of “halfway point” between offset and gravure, flexo has come into its own in recent years, in many cases taking volume that might … Continued

Dow Names Winners in 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation

MIDLAND, MI—The Dow Chemical Company announced the winners of the 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation, which recognizes the packaging industry’s top achievements in innovative packaging designs, materials, technologies and processes. The highest honor, the Diamond Award, went to Procter & Gamble’s Air Assist, a breakthrough in performance and sustainability for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar packaging. The … Continued

ProAmpac Acquires Bonita Pioneer Packaging Products

CINCINNATI, OH–ProAmpac, one of the nation’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, announced the acquisition of Oregon-based Bonita Pioneer Packaging Products (Bonita). Specializing in paper packaging products including custom and stock shopping bags, merchandise bags, foodservice packaging and folding cartons, Bonita product complements ProAmpac’s existing flexible packaging offerings. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The … Continued

ProAmpac Acquires AB Group Shopping Bag Product Line Assets

CINCINNATI, OH—ProAmpac, one of the nation’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, announced that is has acquired the North American shopping bag product line of AB Packaging Group. This transaction will enable the parties to better serve their customers in their respective markets, reports ProAmpac. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “These assets will add … Continued