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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COMPETITION The Flexible Packaging Association has conducted the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging. The FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition is…

Plastic Packaging Technologies is committed to sustainability and is continually focused on finding ways to provide environmentally friendly packaging options to their customers. As an industry leader, PPT is focused on initiatives and innovation that promote recycling and minimize waste…

PPT wins the 2017 Silver Flexible Packaging Achievement Award for Sustainability! CAF’s “ORUS” Squeegee Bucket Solution concentrate in a 5.25 pound “Box Pouch” created transformational results for both the marketer and the environment.  Relative to alternative competitive approaches that produce and ship pre-mixed…

Excitement is growing as we are now only a month away from the 25th Anniversary of Petfood Forum!  This show focuses on the COOL new trends within the pet industry, as well as the latest research and innovative information on pet nutrition, global…

Research by Richard Allington, and many other education professionals, show that when students do not read over the summer break, they lose valuable reading skills.  The Kansas City, Kansas school district organized a summer book drive in order to help…

Only 6 days until Petfood Forum 2016 begins!  For 24 years, Petfood Forum has been the must-attend unique and exclusive event for the global petfood industry.  Petfood Forum will be held again this year at the Kansas City Convention Center, which is located…

As a result of on-going, robust growth, PPT continues to make significant investments in equipment and technology for both Kansas City, KS and Columbus, OH facilities.  The recent investments and improvements cost more than 10 million dollars and will position PPT within the…

Kansas City, Kan. (May 26, 2015) Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC (PPT), a leading U.S. manufacturer of flexible packaging, is pleased to announce Jessica Lanter and John Kennedy have joined the firm in key technical and packaging engineering roles.  Jessica will serve…

PPT is proud to say that our Graphics, Pre-Press & Print Quality Leader, Bob Coomes, was a featured speaker at the 2015 Flexographic Technical Association Annual Forum held this week in Nashville, Tennessee.  Bob and the PPT team are viewed as industry experts…

The countdown has began – only 6 days until Petfood Forum debuts in beautiful Kansas City!  Not only is Kansas City the Corporate Headquarters for PPT, it is also situated perfectly within the Animal Health Corridor. There is much excitement about the attendance…

Come see us in booth B124 at the 78th Annual Snaxpo on March 28-31 in Orlando, Florida! SNAXPO 2015 March 28, 2015 – March 31, 2015 78th Annual Exhibition & Conference Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center • Orlando, Florida

We are excited to attend Global Pouch West on December 3-4 in Garden Grove, California!  Flexible pouch packaging is the fastest-growing segment of U.S. consumer packaging, and flexible plastic sales as a whole are estimated to be $18.8 billion in 2017!! …

We have wrapped up another phenomenal Pack Expo…legendary attire and all!! Some think we have a poor taste in wardrobe, others think we are a lot of fun, but there really is a reason for this crazy get up.  Pack Expo can…

We are always looking for talented individuals to add to our team!!  Stop by and see us at the JobNews KC.com Career Fair next Tuesday, July 29th to learn more about our company and our current employment opportunities! JobNews KC.com…

Global Pouch Forum 2014 is right around the corner and what an exciting time it is to be a part of the flexible packaging industry!  We continue to see tremendous growth in the pouch format as well as new and…

It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the month of March and less than 3 weeks away from Petfood Forum 2014!! We look forward to seeing what insightful information the show has to offer this year, as well…