Packaging

FSC and PEFC have barred wood and timber from Russia and Belarus from their certified products, as a host of other industry suppliers go public with their stance against Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Just over a year on from its MBO, Medica Packaging has bought Curtis Packaging as it looks to expand its footprint into luxury goods and cosmetics.

Growing demand for sustainable packaging has boosted Mondi’s annual results, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused city jitters over the group’s substantial presence in Russia.

Stora Enso is stopping all production and sales in Russia until further notice due to the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.

Mondi has suspended production at its plant in Ukraine, while its Russian pulp and paper facilities remains operational.

Arc Labels has taken on a Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 digital press to expand its offering.

Metal packaging specialist Envases Liverpool is facing strike action this month after the Unite union rep was dismissed from his role at the business.

Labelexpo Europe, due to take place in eight weeks' time, has been postponed until next year.

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