Packaging

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination

The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...

Allen: the new site gives Encore room for further expansion

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre

Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

The Easymatrix 106 CS will be installed next month

Thomson Print & Packaging invests in Easymatrix 106 CS

Thomson Print & Packaging is set to install a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS to support its growth in bespoke printed folding cartons.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"

DS Smith hails resilient performance

DS Smith has reported a ‘continued resilient performance’ in a challenging environment, in a trading update for its Q3 period.

The site is set to close in August. Image: Google Maps

DS Smith to close Louth site

DS Smith is set to close its site in Louth, Lincolnshire, with 70 jobs understood to be affected.

96% are planning for an increased digital marketing spend in 2024

Connected packaging on the rise in 2024

Companies are overwhelmingly likely to connect their packaging production to their digital marketing or online presence according to new research, as they seek to gain extra value from their...

Macfarlane sales down but profit up in 2023

Macfarlane Group experienced a 3% drop in revenue in 2023, but its pre-tax profit climbed by 2%, as its recent acquisitions delivered strong performances.

Patton: "We are pleased that the UN has recognised our progress to date". Image credit: Jamie Simpson

Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact

Macfarlane Group has joined corporate sustainability initiative the United Nations Global Compact.

The machine covers a thickness range from 250mm to an ultra-thin 1mm

CMC Packaging Automation unveils CartonWrap-Duo

CMC Packaging Automation has introduced a new system for packaging items in both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand.

Emanuel founded Key Production in 1990, taking it to a £24m business

Key Production Group establishes employee ownership trust

Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.

Springboard is based in the St. John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge. Image: Google Maps

Sanner Group acquires Springboard

Global healthcare packaging manufacturer Sanner Group has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard, which specialises in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith receives Mondi approach

DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest” from Mondi regarding a “combination”.