Packaging

New Heidelberg CEO sets out ambitions for growth

Fresh Heidelberg CEO Jürgen Otto has outlined his three priorities for growth at the manufacturer – including doing more to leverage its manufacturing know-how and global sales and service network –...

Cooper: "This machine is to be delivered at a pivotal moment for our business"

The Encore Group returns to Bobst to increase capacity

The Encore Group has invested in a third Bobst Novacut die-cutter to respond to a period of sustained growth.

The grade is now suitable for printing on both sides

EBB adds enhanced KraftPak grade to portfolio

Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has started stocking “new and improved” KraftPak from WestRock, a single-ply uncoated, unbleached kraft paperboard that has been rebranded as KraftPak Evadale.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Administrators appointed at Sirane as 172 jobs lost

Packaging converter Sirane has appointed administrators, with 172 staff made redundant.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Sirane looks to appoint administrators

Packaging converter Sirane has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

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 has made a solid start to 2022

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.

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 Group’s share price fell following the announcement

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...

(L-R) Harry and Steve Baker with the new pouch maker

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's XL75-6+L will arrive in December 2024

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.

CCS McLays now employs 140 staff in total

CCS McLays reveals TPSG Procurement acquisition

CCS McLays has gone public with details of its acquisition of TPSG Procurement.