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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Berry Plastics Corp. has completed the previously announced acquisition of 100 percent of the common stock of Pliant Corp., and Pliant Corp. has emerged from bankruptcy effective December 3, 2009.

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The 2009 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition received 79 flexible packages, representing a total of 113 entries (several packages were entered in multiple categories). Of the entries, 24 packages were honored with Achievement Awards.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel—Pliant Corporation, a producer of value-added film and flexible packaging products for personal care, medical, food, industrial, and agricultural markets, and PowerID Ltd., a supplier of battery-assisted, passive (BAP) RFID technology, announced that they have successfully demonstrated a solution for tamper-proofing pallets with RFID-enabled stretch film (also known as shrink wrap). Pliant’s electrically conductive stretch film combined with PowerID’s specially designed PowerG labels for tracking freight and high-value pallets, provides a viable solution by overcoming the distinct limitations of barcode technologies, the limited performance of standard passive RFID, and the high cost of active RFID, according to the two

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel—Pliant Corporation, a leading producer of value-added film and flexible packaging products for personal care, medical, food, industrial, and agricultural markets, and PowerID Ltd., the industry leader in battery-assisted, passive (BAP) RFID technology, announced today that they have successfully demonstrated a solution for tamper-proofing pallets with RFID-enabled stretch film (also known as shrink wrap). Pliant’s unique, electrically conductive stretch film combined with PowerID’s specially designed PowerG labels for tracking freight and high value pallets, provides a viable solution by overcoming the distinct limitations of barcode technologies, the limited performance of standard passive RFID, and the high cost of active

SCHAUMBERG, Ill.—Pliant Engineered Films, a global leader in packaging technology, announces their Empower suite of technologies for source reduction in packaging. The introduction of this portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions represents Pliant’s dedication to packaging sustainability initiatives, primarily driven by source reduction. While source reduction lowers material and energy consumption it also represents a renewed efficiency in shipping and a concerted effort to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The Empower portfolio has launched with three introductory technologies INsight, Synergy, and Endurance. These technologies allow brand owners to lower their packaging environmental footprint as well as enhance marketing opportunities, protect moisture properties and increase yield, respectively.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.—On October 26, Pliant Corporation celebrated the grand opening of a new 10,000-square-foot R&D expansion in Chippewa Falls, WI. This new research facility will focus on new, innovative technologies to support and advance Pliant’s commitment to its customers’ growing needs for value-added flexible packaging. This investment is designed to keep Pliant on the forefront of packaging technology with state-of-the-art equipment. Additionally, this new facility provides Pliant Corporation research space to continue its commitment to the U.S. government in the development of advanced polymer packaging solutions to improve the comfort and safety of servicemen and servicewomen. Based on this objective, Pliant dedicated this

CHICAGO, Ill. and AUSTIN, Texas—Pliant Corporation, a supplier of value-added films and packaging solutions, and NovaCentrix, a nanotechnology products company with focus on printable electronics, energetics, and life sciences, announced a strategic alliance to create and commercialize technology solutions for performance and packaging needs. The alliance will allow both companies to drive new growth opportunities and deliver unique value propositions to the industry. Engaging at the product development level and combining NovaCentrix’s world-class nanoparticle-based inks and coatings with Pliant’s high-performance films will enable the alliance to accelerate the availability of commercially viable solutions leveraging nanotechnology performance. “Pliant’s commitment to continuous innovation to offer customers unique

With favorable trends in the use of plastics and pouches, flexible packaging converters are set for success. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONTINUES to cast a shining glow over the package-printing landscape. The category has at least two very positive forces filling up its sails (could be spelled "sales"). One is the continuing industry trend toward the use of plastic materials and, along with this, the growth of pouches as a preferred packaging method. In a study released last October titled "Paper versus Plastic in Packaging to 2008," The Freedonia Group projected plastic materials used in packaging to increase 3.1 percent annually through 2008. At