PulPac, the global leader in Dry Molded Fiber, and Future Materials Sweden, an innovative Swedish start-up, announce a strategic partnership aimed at driving the transition from plastics to responsibly produced fiber-based packaging solutions. This collaboration combines complementary expertise and a shared ambition to accelerate next-gen packaging solutions in new market segments.

Future Materials Sweden brings extensive experience from the plastic injection molding industry and tool manufacturing, paired with strong entrepreneurial drive and market insight. By joining forces with PulPac, they aim to leverage cutting-edge fiber-based technology to help brands reduce their reliance on single-use plastics and open doors to new applications.

"We are excited to partner with PulPac and contribute to the transformation of the packaging industry," says Morgan Svensson, founder of Future Materials Sweden. “Our combined strengths, create a strong foundation for innovation and growth. As consumers demand better alternatives, sustainability and circularity are no longer just ethical choices - they have become powerful competitive advantages. Innovative and responsibly produced fiber-based packaging gives brands the opportunity to lead rather than follow.”

Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac, adds: "Dry Molded Fiber opens up enormous opportunities far beyond food packaging, where we’ve already seen strong traction. There are countless segments waiting to be explored, and partnerships like this, built on expertise and the right mindset to move the needle, allow us to push those boundaries responsibly and at scale."

PulPac’s patented Dry Molded Fiber technology enables the production of high-performance, fiber-based packaging with unmatched design possibilities and minimal environmental impact. Using renewable materials and significantly less water and energy than traditional methods, PulPac’s mission is to replace single-use plastics globally — at scale and speed.

Bethlehem, PA, USA — October 13, 2025 — Flexicon Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of bulk solids handling equipment and systems, has launched its redesigned global website, www.flexicon.com, it was announced by Dave Boger, President.

The new site enhances the user experience with streamlined navigation and a clear content hierarchy that showcases Flexicon’s extensive range of bulk handling solutions, including three distinct conveying technologies, multiple bulk bag and container handling systems, and fully integrated plant-wide installations.

“Engineers, plant managers, and purchasing professionals turn to Flexicon for solutions that increase productivity, efficiency, and safety,” Boger said. “Our new website makes it easier than ever to identify the right system for their application, access detailed performance information, and connect directly with Flexicon’s regional experts anywhere in the world.”

“The launch of the new website underscores Flexicon’s ongoing commitment to innovation,” Boger added. “Not only in the design and manufacture of our systems, but also in providing bulk material processors with the tools they need to make informed, confident decisions.”

To explore the new site and learn more about Flexicon’s capabilities, visitwww.flexicon.com.

This accelerated growth demonstrates the power of BLFC's platform strategy: acquiring beloved independent brands and providing the capital, infrastructure, and operational expertise to scale them into regional champions. This model allows brands to grow rapidly while maintaining strong financial performance and the deep community roots that customers value.

Strategic 2026 Expansion Highlights

BLFC's 2026 growth plan is focused on high-traffic, strategic locations that expand the reach of each brand.

• Village Juicery (Targeting 9 Units in 2026): Building on its momentum in the wellness and functional food category, Village Juicery will open its first PATH location at First Canadian Place in Q2 2026.
• Dark Horse Espresso Bar (Targeting 23 Units in 2026): Following successful openings in Hamilton Airport, Cambridge Centre, and Woodbridge, Dark Horse continues its rapid expansion. Six additional openings are slated through 2026 - including Barrie, 88 Bathurst, and several new GTA and downtown core sites - cementing its position as Southwestern Ontario's largest third-wave cafe operator.
• Dear Grain (Targeting 6 Units in 2026): After a highly successful debut on Roncesvalles, Dear Grain will expand further across Toronto with new locations in Summerhill (mid-2026), an additional downtown site (Q4 2026), as well as a second Hamilton location.

A Proven Platform for Growth & Future Acquisitions

This organic expansion will bring BLFC's corporate-owned unit count to 38 stores and is projected to drive system-wide revenue to over $70 million. This performance puts the company firmly on track to achieve its $100 million revenue milestone by 2028.

Alongside this organic growth, a core pillar of BLFC's strategy is M&A. The company is actively pursuing acquisitions of other independent food brands across Ontario that are ready to scale and become category leaders.

"Big League is proving that independent food brands, when supported by a best-in-class platform, can outperform larger international chains in our home market," said Max Daviau, Co-Founder of Big League Food Company. "Our mission is to preserve the soul of these brands while providing the infrastructure and expertise they need to scale into regional champions across the GTA."

About Big League Food Company

Big League Food Company is a Toronto-based food platform that acquires local brands and scales them into regional champions. By providing centralized infrastructure, operational expertise, and growth capital, BLFC empowers founders to scale their businesses while preserving product quality, brand integrity and community focus.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (November 2025) - Designed to meet common laboratory demands, the new multiparameter measurement system focuses on boosting productivity, reducing operational costs, and delivering consistent, accurate results. It offers a modular design, emphasizes intuitive operation, and supports regulatory compliance. Together with the guided troubleshooting of the InLab DES digital sensors, this power duo raises the bar for exceptional measurement performance.

Designed to evolve. The built-in digital module measures up to four parameters, which means that for a different application, no new meter is required, only a sensor. That makes it easy to turn a pH meter into a conductivity meter, for example. The meter's productivity can be expanded with additional modules to measure up to four parameters either simultaneously or in a custom sequence. By adding an analog module, NineFocus becomes fully compatible with analog sensors (e.g., InLab ISM).

Fast Problem Solving. The diagnostic capability of the InLab DES digital sensors continuously monitors the sensor condition, provides step-by-step troubleshooting guidance on the meter, facilitates preventive maintenance, and helps prevent premature sensor replacement.

Data Integrity. The fully flexible user management of NineFocus enables user groups to tailor user settings to suit any need or situation and protects settings from unwanted changes with access control based on job roles and user-specific passwords, thus supporting compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Simple Operation. The OneClick™ user interface allows operators to launch custom shortcuts for even the most complex workflows instantly with a single click on the home screen to save time, minimize errors, and enhance overall workflow efficiency. Supporting 14 languages ensures fast local adoption and helps prevent misunderstandings or mistakes.

Flexible Footprint on the Bench. NineFocus is not tied to a fixed location but offers versatile placement options, allowing the terminal to be positioned wherever it is most convenient and comfortable —in front of the meter, on top of it, freely on the bench, or mounted on the EasyPlace™ electrode arm. With various cable lengths, the system can be operated safely even under a fume hood.

Resilient. The meter's IP52 rating guarantees protection of its internal components against harmful dust ingress and water drips. The connector compartment keeps the connectors safe and prevents corrosion from exposure to liquids. With a protective cover, the control terminal is protected from dust, dirt, or fluids such as aggressive chemicals.

Flexible Automation*. The new NineFocus measurement system offers flexible integration with the InMotion™ autosampler to increase efficiency in the lab. Its capability for automated calibration, verification, and measurement of over 300 samples without requiring LabX™ software significantly boosts productivity while minimizing errors.

Full Compliance Support. NineFocus offers automatic data transfer to a PC or LabX software, ensuring accurate transcription and seamless compliance with industry regulatory standards such as CFR 21 Part 11, and ALCOA++, which is vital for any pH meter with data logging capabilities.

Sustainable Investment. The InLab DES sensors enhance sustainability and reduce material waste due to their detachable Signal Bridge, which hosts the measurement electronics. This means that only the sensor shaft needs replacement at the end of its lifecycle, while the Signal Bridge – which is compatible with different sensor models within the same parameter - can be reused. And while the sensor cable is detachable for different workplace setups, really only one cable is needed for all sensors.

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