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Delve into the latest in packaging innovation, design, and sustainability. Explore our articles for a fresh perspective on how packaging shapes brands and the world around us.

Aug 31st 2021

Waddington Europe Starts to Localize ‘Closed Loop’ Packaging in Ireland

HARTSVILLE, SC — Aug. 31, 2021 — Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of Novolex®,has teamed up with Shabra, Ireland’s leading recycler and reprocessor … read more

Aug 9th 2021

Novolex Acquires Vegware

Broadens Novolex’s Global Compostable Products FootprintHartsville, S.C. — Aug. 9, 2021 — Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing … read more

Jul 1st 2021

Novolex Closes on Acquisition of Flexo Converters, Inc.

Adds Production Capacity to Novolex Duro Bag OperationsHartsville, S.C., July 1, 2021 – Novolex, an industry leader in packaging choice, innovation, and sustainability, announced it has acquired the b … read more

Jun 17th 2021

Novolex Launches New U.S. Manufacturing Line to Make Compostable Cups from Plant-Based Plastic

HARTSVILLE, SC., June 17, 2021 — Novolex® announced today that it has launched a new Chattanooga, Tenn. production line to manufacture compostable cold beverage cups made from a plant-based plastic.T … read more

Jun 10th 2021

Waddington Europe and Produce Packaging Start the Switch To 100% rPET Containers for the Soft Fruit Season

HARTSVILLE, SC – June 10, 2021 — Waddington Europe, a division of Novolex®, has joined forces with its longstanding packaging distribution partner Produce Packaging to introduce containers made with 1 … read more

May 19th 2021

Waddington Europe launches new rPET TamperVisible Hot Fill Product Line for Soups and Sauces

Milton Keynes, UK – May 19, 2021 - Leading European thermoforming packaging specialists Waddington Europe, a division of Novolex®, is augmenting its revolutionary TamperVisible® range of protective pa … read more

May 17th 2021

Novolex Agrees to Acquire Flexo Converters USA, Inc.

Acquisition adds production capacity to Novolex Duro Bag operationsHARTSVILLE, S.C. — May 17, 2021 —Novolex®, an industry leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, announced it has en … read more

May 3rd 2021

Novolex Expands Family of Cutlerease Dispensers and Offers New Ways to Customize Them

Available from Waddington North America, Cutlerease dispenses one disposable utensil at a time to cut waste, save space and reduce the spread of germs. HARTSVILLE, S.C. — May 3, 2021 — Waddington™ N … read more