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: Scott Weber
Division Vice-chair: Michael Biscoglio
Division 2nd Vice-chair: Jaclyn Epstein

The IFPED annual event, International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division Conference, is held annually and alternates between Europe and North America. In the odd years the event is held in Europe and in the even years it is held in North America. In addition to the conference the division supports an annual Extrusion Coating Course and partners with BNP Media each year to conduct a Stand-up Pouch Workshop prior to the Global Pouch Forum in the summer.

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.

We are proud to provide TAPPI Connect as a centralized, online resource for our members, consultants and volunteers to network, share knowledge, problem solve and collaborate.

IFPED Upcoming Webinars

IFPED Webinar Recordings

• 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