Packaging

Flexo consolidation as Xsys acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions

Xsys has agreed a $300m-plus deal to acquire rival MacDermid Graphics Solutions and a new CEO has just joined to oversee the enlarged business.

Billericay Foodbank is one of the charities Bakers has supported

Bakers’ donations to charity hit half-million mark

Bakers has revealed it has hit £500,000 worth of charity donations.

James Cropper: sales at its paper division were down 45%

James Cropper reports positive start in trading update

James Cropper said it has made a positive start to the financial year in a trading update released today (4 September).

Activists vandalise Kite Packaging site for second time

Kite Packaging’s site in Kent has been damaged for a second time by activists from Palestine Action. 

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith updates on trading as IP deal remains on track

DS Smith has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024 while confirming that its “combination” with International Paper remains on track.

Pet firm payout over packaging waste

A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.

Weilburger employs 70 staff, mostly in Germany

Stahl acquires packaging coatings manufacturer

Dutch coatings manufacturer Stahl has agreed to acquire Weilburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of varnishes, inks and adhesives.

DS Smith moves closer to International Paper takeover

International Paper has filed a preliminary proxy statement regarding the all-share combination of the business with DS Smith, as the deal moves closer to completion.

Atkinson: "We’ve got some very good new business coming through"

Macfarlane confident despite challenging first half

Macfarlane Group has reported decreases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results but said it has responded effectively to a challenging period through various means.

Tests will be undertaken in the Fibre Development Laboratory at DS Smith’s Kemsley Paper Mill

DS Smith launches service for businesses to assess recyclability

DS Smith is rolling out a new service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging.