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Nobelus Introduces Rainbow Holografik to LuxeFilms Line

August 13, 2020

Nobelus, specializing in printable and overlaminate films and well known for its specialty line of films for the print and packaging trade, is welcoming the newest member to its LuxeFilms family, Rainbow Holografik Overlaminate Film.

Stretch Wrap Made from 51% Plant-Based Flexible Film Launches

August 12, 2020

good natured Products Inc. has expanded the good natured® commercial product assortment to include pallet stretch wrap made from 51% plant-based flexible film.

Matte PET Film with a Soft Touch Is a Perfect Choice for Dog Food Brands

August 3, 2020

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. introduces new Lumirror® STM Soft-Touch Matte film, a unique, matte-coated polyester film technology that simplifies processing and enables the manufacture of a robust, upscale, soft-touch matte lamination.

Encore Sustainable BOPP Films Launch from Innovia

July 22, 2020

The new family of highly functional recyclable BOPP films are manufactured from renewable non-food based raw materials.

New Gilt Metalized Printable Laminate Film Launches

July 15, 2020

Gilt Metalized is a specialty thermal printable laminate film that boasts a stunning gold reflective foil effect.

Mondi Supports Youth Start-Up That Turns Food Waste into Compostable Plastic

July 15, 2020

Mondi is partnering with One Young World as a sponsor of Lead2030. Lead2030 was launched by One Young World, the global forum for young leaders, in November 2018 to support youth-led innovation to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Market Trends

Household Care Brand Offers an Uncomplicated Clean

A household care brand found that it doesn’t take fancy packaging to package a good product.

Kristen Kazarian

July 9, 2020

The household packaging space usually is not one to show off fancy designs and neat packaging. However, many brands in the sector have worked on sustainable efforts for their packaging — and the product inside.

Spotlight

Active Packaging Functions Gain More Traction

One solution was modified to work for foods as well as pharmaceuticals.

Kristen Kazarian

July 8, 2020

Active, smart and intelligent packaging solutions are used with food, pharmaceuticals and several other types of products to help extend shelf life, monitor freshness with temperature control, display information on quality, improve safety and improve user convenience.

Composite Materials Reduce Plastics on Tray Packaging

July 7, 2020

Packaging buyers concerned about the climate should consider the existing alternatives and move to composite materials.

Recyclable PE Bag for Food Delivery and Specialty Retail Products

June 24, 2020

ProAmpac has debuted CurbSafe, a recyclable, polyethylene bag for food service and retail.

Eco-Friendly Produce Packaging: A Cornucopia of Innovation

Dan Felton of AMERIPEN weighs in on Minnesota's packaging law

New Minnesota EPR law could reshape future packaging waste management policy

TIPA and Fresh-Lock® Launch New Portfolio of Home Compostable Pouch Closures

Events

February 19, 2025

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

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May 20, 2025

Converters Expo

The Converters Expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us at Lambeau Field for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing partners, discover the most up-to-date testing and prototyping equipment, network with like-minded industry professionals, and learn the latest in printing and packaging.

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