PACK EXPO 2014: Flex Films Showcases 8-Micron BOPP Source Reduction
At PACK EXPO International 2014 in Chicago, Flex Films demonstrated an 8-micron BOPP film enabling 23 percent material reduction in a snack pouch structure with LEHAR Snack Foods.
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Industry News for Flexible Packaging Converters
Follow verified global industry developments from 2005 to today—trade fairs, regulation, M&A, material markets, and sustainability milestones that shaped flexible packaging investment.
This archive covers flexible packaging and flexographic printing industry news year by year—from trade fairs and regulation to material markets and consolidation.
Stories are sourced from trade associations, regulatory filings, and established packaging press to give plant managers historical context for capital planning.
Browse by year to track how resin cycles, sustainability policy, and regional demand shaped converter investment decisions.
Industry News
Tetra Pak Launches Industry's First Fully Plant-Based Renewable Carton
On October 20, 2014, Tetra Pak announced Tetra Rex Plant-based—the first carton using bio-based LDPE films, bio-based HDPE caps, and FSC-certified paperboard.
REFLEX Project Launches with Innovate UK Funding for Flexible Film Recycling
The two-year REFLEX consortium began in October 2014 with Innovate UK co-funding to address mechanical recycling barriers for post-consumer flexible plastic packaging in the UK.
E-Commerce Growth Drives Flexible Mailer and Fulfillment Film Demand in 2014
Rising direct-to-consumer shipping volumes in 2014 accelerated demand for co-extruded LDPE mailers, bubble mailers, and automated bagging-compatible film formats.
Source Reduction Emerges as Primary Flexible Packaging Sustainability Strategy
Throughout 2014, brand owners and converters prioritized downgauging, lightweight structures, and material elimination as the most immediate flexible packaging sustainability wins.