Colombian Converter Grows With Nilpeter FA-22 Flexo Press ID Artes Impresores, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, has invested in its first Nilpeter press, a new FA-22 flexo press. The company recently completed a successful Factory Ac- ceptance Test (FAT) at Nilpeter’s production facility in Den- mark, marking the beginning of a new partnership. ARC Association Launches Regional Events The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) is intro- ducing ARC Exchange, a series of one-day, regional expos and training events held in conjunction with a university partner. An event for converters, suppliers, new industry professionals and university students, the first ARC Ex- change event will take place on September 10, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Union South) in Mad- ison. The Rochester Institute of Technology (Gordon Field House) in Rochester, New York, will host the second ARC Exchange on October 28, 2025. Each event will feature ARC’s Intro to Converting course plus a supplier expo with 50-60 tabletop exhibits. The R2R USA Conference will be held on May 17-19, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
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ing requirements for compostable produce labels, in- creased post-consumer recycled content in plastic pack- aging and reduced use of shrink wrap. These regulations, driven by United Nations efforts toward a Global Plastics Treaty, aim to eliminate single-use packaging and pro- mote sustainability. Equipped with advanced technology, including an in-vessel composter with automated controls and reverse aeration bays, the Center can evaluate packaging com- postability in as little as 28 days. The facility also supports ASTM International testing standards and includes home compostability research.
Clemson FRESH leverages the expertise of Clemson University’s Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Science faculty, whose specialties range from polymer re- cycling and lifecycle analysis to biodegradable films and postharvest biology. The compostable packaging market is currently ex- periencing a surge in growth, driven by a perfect storm of consumer demand for sustainable products, regulato- ry influences, and a shift in corporate social responsibil- ity (CSR) initiatives. Projections indicate that the global compostable packaging market could reach a staggering USD 113.88 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5 percent from 2024 to 2030. This growth is not merely a trend but a reflection of a broad- er societal shift towards sustainability, where consumers increasingly favor brands that demonstrate environmental stewardship. One of the key drivers of this market expansion is the tightening regulatory landscape surrounding packaging waste. Governments worldwide, particularly in the Europe- an Union and the United States, are implementing stricter regulations aimed at reducing single-use plastics. For in- stance, the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive has spurred a significant transition toward compostable alternatives, while cities like New York and San Francisco have intro- duced bans on non-compostable plastics. These regula- tory frameworks are creating a favorable environment for compostable packaging solutions, compelling businesses to innovate and adapt.
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