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2025 Size and Impact Report: U.S. Plastics Industry Remains Robust, Impactful, and Vital

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released its 2025 Size and Impact Report, the association’s flagship annual analysis, which underscores the industry’s continued positive contributions to the U.S. economy despite ongoing headwinds and uncertainties.

Policy on top: What the latest packaging reforms mean for the drinks industry

London Packaging Week hears from Jason Galley of the MPMA, who explores what the latest packaging reforms mean for metals, brands, and the future of circularity.

Consumers Favour Sustainable Packaging For Online And In-Store Purchases

Consumers across Europe are sending a clear message to retailers: sustainable packaging matters! The 2025 Trend Tracker survey, the latest consumer research report from Two Sides, reveals the demand for paper-based packaging is strong both online and in-store, with shoppers increasingly rewarding brands that choose renewable, recyclable materials.

Connected Caps are key in combatting plastic Waste

Tethered caps are opening devices designed to stay attached to the rest of the carton package and help prevent plastic litter. The Tethered Caps Market is a segment of the packaging industry that focuses on caps designed to remain attached to their respective containers, such as bottles or jars.

The evolution of rubber in automotive manufacturing

Growth in the automotive industry in Asia Pacific is boosting the EPDM rubber market in this region. EPDM rubber is also used as a substitute for thermoplastic olefins (TPO) and thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) in the plastic manufacturing industry.

James Cropper partners with osapiens to meet EUDR traceability requirements

James Cropper, the advanced materials and speciality papermaker with a 180-year heritage, has chosen Osapiens to ensure compliance with the evolving requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Beyond labels: why folding cartons are the natural next step for converters

By Will Parker, Senior Packaging Executive and Labelexpo ambassador

Labelexpo has long been the bellwether for change in our industry. From the digital disruption of narrow web to the transformation of mid-web and flexible packaging; the show has always spotlighted where we’re headed. This year in Barcelona, that evolution turns towards folding cartons but in truth this isn’t a new chapter. It’s a continuation of a story already well underway.

How packaging laws are reshaping premium experiences

Packaging has become a powerful driver of consumer choice and brand loyalty, encouraging premium brands to deliver experiences that combine luxury with sustainability.

The Right Press for the Job: Harnessing Digital, Hybrid, and Flexo Technologies for Label Printing Success

Digital printing in the label market is coming of age. Today, a significant proportion of label converters are running digital or digital hybrid label printing presses alongside their established flexo equipment, with digital accounting for 21.6% of the market value of labels produced globally in 2024.

The Benefits of Pharmacy Automation

Pharmacy automation refers to the automated mechanization of pharmaceutical processes, including dispensing, sorting, packaging, labeling, storing, and retrieving medications.

A Deep Dive into Flexographic Printing

Flexographic printing technology uses plates made of flexible materials such as plastics, rubbers, and UV-sensitive polymers for printing. This technology is widely used for package printing due to various benefits, such as high-quality printed images and high production speed.