Packaging

DS Smith has reported strong growth in its profitability and financial performance in line with its expectations in a pre-close trading update.

Paragon has decided to focus on sustainable packaging at its Lettershop site, but a large number of jobs appear likely to go as a result.

Swiss manufacturer Zünd has launched its first pallet-to-pallet digital cutting table series, the Q-line.

Major retailers have called on the government to rethink the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging waste scheme, describing the current plans as “fundamentally flawed” and lacking ambition.

Transcend Packaging has secured a $10m (£8m) investment from Japanese moulded fibre pioneer Itochu.

Sustainable aqueous pigment specialist Vera Inkjet has heralded its range of white dispersions as setting new standards in terms of quality, durability and performance in digital inkjet printing.

Stora Enso has revised its guidance for 2023 and said its operational EBIT is now expected to be “significantly lower” than for 2022 due to the worsening outlook.

Mailing and Marketing Solutions (MAMS) has backed a strong increase in its turnover by purchasing a Moll Vantage folder-gluer.

DS Smith has revealed that it will be investing €145m (£128m) in an upgrade programme for its kraft paper mill near Viana, Portugal.

Sustainable packaging specialist Cullen Eco Packaging has made a new strategic senior appointment to help it meet rapidly growing demand for its moulded fibre packaging.