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March 31, 2023

TC Transcontinental Packaging took home three awards at the 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards (FPA) in the Shelf Impact and Printing categories.

Read the press release to know more about our winning products.

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November 30, 2022

Sustainability and innovation partnerships leader, Emily Williams, joins Cory Connors for an episode of the Sustainable Packaging podcast. Emily discusses her role within TC Transcontinental Packaging, as well as the company's sustainability goals, vieVERTe® sustainable product porfolio, and investments in the ASTRA Center.

➔  Listen to the podcast

 

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November 10, 2022

Last November 10, we celebrated the opening of our Recycling Technology Lab, part of a recent round of investment in our ASTRA Center that included the addition of a blow film pilot line and our Advanced Compost Lab.

Learn more on the Packaging World website

Pack Expo

September 12, 2022

TC Transcontinental Packaging, a leader in flexible packaging in North and Latin America, is exhibiting at the 2022 Pack Expo International in Chicago, Oct. 24-26, 2022 (Booth LU-8703, Lakeside Upper). Read our press release here.

APR Recycling Demand Champion

March 17, 2022

TC Transcontinental Packaging officially became an APR Recycling Demand Champion, committing to purchase new volume PCR to drive demand in the recycling marketplace. Learn more about this program from The Association of Plastic Recyclers here.

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January 19, 2022

TC Transcontinental was named the most sustainable company in the world for the packaging industry by Corporate Knights, ranking 16th overall and 1st in Canada. Read our press release here.

Acquisition

November 2, 2021

Transcontinental Inc. has acquired H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., a manufacturer of die cut lids for the food industry and labels for the pharmaceutical industry. Primarily serving North American customers, with approximately 150 employees, H.S. Crocker operates two facilities, in Huntley, Illinois, and Exton, Pennsylvania. Read more

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September 28, 2021

TC Transcontinental Packaging announced the significant expansion of our Transcontinental Ontario, California facility, fully commercial and ready for operation as of September 2021.  The expansion of the Transcontinental Ontario facility notably enhances our Shrink & Extrusion Group capabilities and capacity, providing a coast-to-coast, cost-effective, and efficient solution for our customers and the market. Read more.

Astra Center

September 27, 2021

TC Transcontinental Packaging introduced its ASTRA Center, the Art, Science, and Technology Research and Applications Center, based in Menasha, Wisconsin. This 12,200 square-foot facility is a key enabler for the company to innovate and identify sustainable solutions for its customers. It is home to a team of more than 20 engineers who are the driving force behind every challenge solved and innovation created for its customers. Learn more

Integritite PCR FTA

May 11, 2021

TC Transcontinental Packaging was named the Winner for Innovations in Sustainability in this year’s Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Sustainability Excellence Award competition for its IntegrititeTM post-consumer recycled collation shrink film. Learn more.

CRE-Montreal Gala

April 29, 2021

TC Transcontinental won the "Innovative Achievement" award in the Medium and Large Businesses category for the creation of the Recycling Group at the CRE-Montreal Gala, recognizing initiatives that contribute to sustainable development in the city. Read more about our recycling activities.

Novae list

April 21, 2021

TC Transcontinental is listed on Novae’s 2021 list of best impactful innovations of the year with the creation and integration of the Recycling Group into its recycling operations. Learn more about our recycling activities here
 

Prix FPA

March 11, 2021

TC Transcontinental Packaging has won the Gold Award for Sustainability in the 2021 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Read more
 

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November, 2020

TC Transcontinental Packaging is now a proud member of the Association of Plastic Recyclers! Learn more about our Recycling Group here

AHA Integritite emballage PCR

November 9, 2020

TC Transcontinental Packaging innovates with new packaging made of 30% post-consumer recycled plastic in collaboration with AHA® Sparkling Water, a brand of The Coca-Cola Company. Read more

Sustainability Website

July 13, 2020

TC Transcontinental Packaging launched a new Web section about sustainable packaging. Take a look here.

Groupe recyclage TC Transcontinental

June 16, 2020

Circular economy for plastic: TC Transcontinental's Recycling Group Acquires Assets of Enviroplast Inc. Read more.

TC Emballages Transcontinental

March 3rd, 2020

TC Transcontinental Packaging partnered with T.M.E SpA to deliver innovative flexible packaging solutions for the coffee industry. Read more.
 

Groupe recyclage TC Transcontinental

February 27, 2020

Circular economy for plastic: TC Transcontinental created a Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging. Read more.
 

Website in Spanish

October 31, 2019

TC Transcontinental’s corporate website is now offered in Spanish! Users will now have the choice to look at the content in three different languages : French, English or Spanish. Learn more

EARTH with John Holden

October 27, 2019

TC Transcontinental was featured in EARTH with John Holden on the Fox Business Network as we talked about sustainable packaging and innovation. Watch it here

New Plastic Economy Global Commitment progress report

October 23, 2019

The first New Plastic Economy Global Commitment progress report is out! Read more

vieVERTe

September 23, 2019

TC Transcontinental Packaging launches the vieVERTe sustainable product portfolio! The vieVERTelive green, thrive green, brand offering is comprised of award-winning, custom, proprietary structures that are engineered to provide an end-of-life solution for flexible packaging. Read more

News

September 3, 2019

TC Transcontinental expands its capabilities for the agricultural end market with the acquisition of a majority participation in Ecuador-based Trilex. Read more.

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June, 2019 

TC Transcontinental Packaging steals the show for Sustainable Packaging at the 2019 PAC Canadian Leadership Awards. Read more

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May 5, 2019

For the third year in a row, TC Transcontinental Packaging wins “Best of Show” at the 2019 Excellence in Flexography Awards and takes home two Silver awards and one Bronze award! Read more

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April 2, 2019

Rebecca Casey, Vice President Marketing and Market Development, TC Transcontinental Packaging, has been selected by Plastics News among the 24 Women Breaking the Mold for 2019! Read the article.

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March 14, 2019

TC Transcontinental takes a bold step in becoming the first Canadian-based manufacturer to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. Read more.

Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders pouch

March 7, 2019

TC Transcontinental Packaging wins Gold in Sustainability and Packaging Excellence while Grabbing Silver in Technical Innovation at the 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Read more.

 

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February, 2019

Learn more about our transformation journey in this special report from PAC Packaging Consortium with Isabelle Marcoux, Chair of the Board, and François Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer, TC Transcontinental. Read the article

Flexible Packaging

February, 2019

Learn more about the rapid growth of our company in packaging and the key issues facing the industry in this exclusive interview with Rebecca Casey, Vice President Marketing and Market Development,TC Transcontinental Packaging. Read the article.

 

Haney&Sons sachet de thé

January 17, 2019

TC Transcontinental Packaging is breaking the recycling barrier for multilayer flexible film pouches with one of the first commercialized 100% recyclable pouch with barrier! Read more

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December 3, 2018

TC Transcontinental Packaging demonstrates corporate social responsibility leadership by installing high caliber pollution abatement system at its Transcontinental Flexstar plant. Read more

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May 15, 2018

TC Transcontinental Packaging Wins Big at the 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards. Read More.

Acquisition de Coveris Americas

May 1, 2018
Transcontinental Inc. completes the transformational acquisition of Coveris Americas and becomes a North American leader in flexible packaging. Read more.

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March 2018
TC Transcontinental Packaging takes Gold for Sustainability Packaging at the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Click here for more information. Read more.

Équipe Transcontinental Multifilm

March 7, 2018
Transcontinental Inc. acquires Multifilm Packaging Corporation, a leader in high-end confectionery packaging in North America. Read more.

Transcontinental Robbie Tops Herb Seasoned Croutons

November 2017
How Transcontinental Robbie and its partners created an Excellence in Flexography Awards Best of Show winner. Read the article

Canadian Packaging

November 2017
Canadian Packaging talks about Transcontinental Flexstar in this exclusive interview with Marc Bray, General Manager of the plant. Read the article.

Flexible Packaging magazine

November 2017
Learn more about us in this exclusive interview with François Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer, TC Transcontinental. Read the article.

Les Industries Flexipak

November 1st, 2017
Transcontinental Inc. acquires Québec-based Les Industries Flexipak Inc., extending its flexible packaging footprint to Eastern Canada. Read more.

PAC

May 5, 2017
TC Transcontinental Packaging wins big at the PAC Canadian Leadership Awards. Read more.

Flexography

May 4, 2017
Transcontinental Robbie takes top honours at the 2017 Flexography Awards Competition. Read more.

Best of the Best

April 6, 2017
Transcontinental Robbie was awarded with the 2016 "Best of the Best" Workplace in Americas award by the Printing Industries of America association. Read more.