Packaging
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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 –...
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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.
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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.
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Administrators appointed at Sirane as 172 jobs lost
Packaging converter Sirane has appointed administrators, with 172 staff made redundant.
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Sirane looks to appoint administrators
Packaging converter Sirane has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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CCS McLays reveals TPSG Procurement acquisition
CCS McLays has gone public with details of its acquisition of TPSG Procurement.