Packaging

Companies across the paper value chain are part of a new alliance that has been established to promote sustainable methods of dealing with fibre-based packaging.

Digital flexible packaging specialist ePac will open a second UK facility in the north of England next year.

Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) is considering closing its manufacturing facility in Nuthall, putting up to 139 jobs at risk.

Stora Enso and Sulapac are launching a renewable and biodegradable straw to help combat the global problem of plastic waste.

Kodak and Uteco have sealed the first sale of an Ultrastream-powered flexible packaging press, but the details of the customer involved are currently under wraps.

Two Euro Packaging companies have entered a collective redundancy consultation, with a view to create a stronger combined business.

DS Smith has reported record group profitability and return on sales “despite economic headwinds” in its half-year results.

European packaging firm Coveris has developed a new shrink film for multi-pack products that is fully recyclable and is composed of more than 50% post-consumer recyclate.

Gartner has predicted that 80% of marketers will abandon personalisation efforts by 2025 due to lack of ROI, the complexities of customer data management or both.

Metsa Board has developed a new plastic-free paperboard for the food industry market that can easily be recycled.