Packaging
Packaging supplier's site vandalised by activists
The Kent site of a specialist packaging supplier has been damaged by activists who believe the business is a supplier to arms manufacturer Elbit.
Asda scraps in-store refill trials; outlines packaging sustainability progress
Asda has shared its recent packaging achievements in its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which also reveals the grocery retailer has scrapped its in-store refill trials.
Macfarlane Group acquires Polyformes
Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging manufacturer Polyformes for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5m, including an earn-out of up to £4.8m over two years.
Premier secures myCordenons UK distribution deal
Premier has secured a merchanting deal for myCordenons products from Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni.
Lock takes up new Fujifilm role
Tony Lock has joined Fujifilm’s expanding “dream team” as the new head of its packaging business for the UK and Ireland.
Smurfit Kappa merger with WestRock secures clearances
Smurfit Kappa has revealed that all outstanding regulatory clearances which were a condition to closing the previously announced “combination” with WestRock have now been obtained, with the deal...
International Paper spurns Suzano; DS Smith shares jump
Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano has terminated talks to buy American pulp and paper firm International Paper after failing to offer a high enough purchase price.
BakPac installs second Galaxy Pouching Line
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has taken delivery of a second Galaxy Packtech pouch maker to continue to expand and increase pouch conversion options...
Falconer targets growth with new B2 Heidelberg
Falconer Print & Packaging has set its sights on growth, having beefed up its capacity with a brand-new B2 Heidelberg press and near-new Heidelberg gluing line.
Sonoco to acquire Eviosys
Another packaging mega-merger is in the works, with Sonoco agreeing a $3.9bn (£3.1bn) deal to take over Eviosys.