Packaging
McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze
McLaren Packaging has revealed its acquisition of fellow Scottish business, protective packaging specialist Glenhaze.
Fujifilm reveals first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan
Fujifilm has made public the identity of its first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan – a UK packaging business.
Boxway Packaging Group appoints new MD
Corrugated cardboard packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group has appointed Bryan Crennell to the newly created position of group managing director.
One Rock Capital acquires Constantia Flexibles
One Rock Capital Partners has revealed that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of global packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles from European investment firm Wendel, Maxburg...
Affinity Packaging looks to group future post-acquisition
Affinity Packaging has updated its leadership roster after its April 2023 acquisition by Peter Andreou and London financiers.
Wizbit doubles down on PFi Blades
Cassette and CD manufacturer Wizbit has installed a second Duplo PFI B2+ cutting table, less than a year after taking delivery of its first.
Fedrigoni buys SharpEnd stake
Fedrigoni has bought a minority stake in London specialist design agency SharpEnd / io.tt.
Antalis steps up peninsula campaign with 100 Metros buy
Antalis has acquired Portuguese industrial packaging firm 100 Metros, the latest in a string of purchases on the Iberian Peninsula.
Wilkins lights up liqueurs for M&S
Nottingham’s Wilkins Group has lit up Marks and Spencer's Christmas booze selection again, this time with a bespoke wrapped print for a new range of festive liqueurs.
Appetite for plastic-free advent calendars grows among Brits
Consumer appetite for alternative advent calendars is contributing to an increase in plastic-free versions, according to new research from DS Smith.
Van Genechten strengthens UK presence with CartonCare group deal
Independent European packaging specialist Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has acquired 100% of its UK joint venture with printing and packaging specialist CartonCare Group.
Lesters boss makes £1m pub investment
Lesters Packaging boss Billy Hutchinson will soon add ‘pub proprietor’ to ‘packaging printer’, after investing over £1m in transforming a derelict pub.