Finnish label material company UPM Adhesive Materials, previously known as UPM Raflatac, is set to expand its production capabilities for advanced label materials in North America.

RollsPack has launched Rolls Technology, a new manufacturing facility situated in Huai'an, China, aimed at expanding the company’s footprint in global markets.

Colorcon has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, aimed at enhancing its production capabilities for film coatings.

Relying on imported materials like laminated cartonboard and aseptic packaging, the industry faced severe shortages threatening production.

Precision packaging—using accurate data, smart design, and minimal material—is helping industries improve outcomes for consumers and the planet.

Lecta has expanded its Metalvac metallised paper range with a new product, Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier, a recyclable flexible packaging solution for the food industry.

Asia is poised to spearhead the global xylene capacity additions by 2030, mainly due to increasing demand for its key derivative, p-xylene.

Flair Packaging has announced an expansion of its Canadian manufacturing capabilities with the addition of new presses and laminators at its plant in Calgary, Alberta.

The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has introduced RECY:CHECK, a new certification protocol aimed at assessing the recyclability of fibre-based composite packaging (FBCP).

The packaging sector is undergoing a major shift as bioplastics and other alternative materials gain traction amid growing concerns over plastic pollution and climate change.

Tariffs range from 12.85% to nearly 63% depending on the country and company of origin, with Russian producers facing a flat 47.14% rate.