International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division (IFPED)

Welcome to our International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division page. The division is made up of hundreds of professionals from consumer products companies, as well as flexible packaging converters and suppliers, film extruders and extrusion coaters. New members are always welcome.

Division Chair: Michael Biscoglio
Division Vice Chair: Jaclyn Epstein
2nd Vice Chair: Ankush Gokhale
Chair Emeritus: Scott Weber

The IFPED annual event, FlexPack PLACE, is held bi-annually in North America. In the odd years, a sister event is held in Europe. In addition to the conference, the division supports an annual Extrusion Coating Course and a Blown and Cast Film Course taking place about every 18 months.

The Teams of the International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division work together throughout the year to solve problems, develop technical papers, plan conference sessions, and more.

Each year, the International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division is proud to provide several awards.

IFPED Upcoming Webinars

IFPED Webinar Recordings

• Practical Troubleshooting in Extrusion Coating: What to Try Before Calling the OEM - Recording Coming Soon 
  
  

• Predicting Polyethylene Blown Film Properties from Processing Conditions and Polymer Morphology
  
  

• Sensory Evaluation of Polyethylene Sealants and Additives used in Flexible Food Packaging
  
  
• HDPE Barrier Extrusion Coating & Lamination for Flexible Packaging Structures
  
  
• Process Melt Temperature Measurement & Improvement in Extrusion Coating and Laminating
  
  
• Corona and Plasma Surface Treatments: The Opportunities
  
  
• Evaluation of LLDPE Sealants and Structures for Ultrasonic Sealing