FMN | September 14th, 2020

FPA Opens Flexible Packaging Competition Call For Entries The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has an- nounced that the 2021 Flexible Packaging Achieve- ment Awards Call for Entries is now available. The deadline for entries is Friday, November 6, 2020. The Call for Entries provides an overview of the Achievement Awards program, the competition rules, including eligibility requirements, entry fees, and complete instructions on how to enter the compe- tition. Awards are given in the following categories: expanding the use of flexible packaging, technical innovation, sustainability, printing, shelf impact, and packaging excellence. The FPA has conducted the annual Flexible Packag- ing Achievement Awards Competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging. Flexible Industrial Packaging Market Grows Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Flexible Industrial Packaging, estimated at $15.7 bil- lion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of $21.5 billion by 2027, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.5 percent over the period 2020-2027, according to a new study by Research & Markets. Chemical, one of the segments analyzed in the re- port, is projected to grow at a 3.9 percent CAGR to reach $8.9 billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the construction segment is readjusted to a revised 4.7 percent CAGR for the next 7-year period.This seg- ment currently accounts for a 34.4 percent share of the global Flexible Industrial Packaging market. Global View The Flexible Industrial Packaging market in the United States is estimated at $4.6 billion this year.The country currently accounts for a 29.44 percent share in the global market. China, the world’s second-largest economy, is forecast to reach an estimated market size of $3.8 billion in the year 2027, trailing a CAGR of 4.3 percent through 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each fore- cast to grow at 4.3 percent and 3.6 percent respec- tively over the 2020-2027 period.Within Europe, Ger- many is forecast to grow at approximately 3.8 percent CAGR while the Rest of Europe market (as defined in the study) will reach $3.8 billion by 2027.

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Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man- ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly- mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any- one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu- ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the

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Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.

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