Packaging

Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.

Cheshire packaging firm Packaging One is looking to expand into the US market following a major $2.5m (£1.98m) contract win for its protective packaging product line.

Keighley packaging and merchandise printer Raiseprint has installed the UK’s first SBL 820EF V.02 die-cutter, capable of foiling, embossing, and cutting at up to 8,000sph.

Packaging Innovations saw one of its “biggest and best-attended” days in the show’s history on Wednesday (12 February), as organisers welcomed visitors to Hall 3 of the NEC in Birmingham.

Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK has revealed plans to close its Leeds facility on 29 August 2025, giving employees seven months to find alternative employment.

International Paper has received Phase I clearance of its “combination” with DS Smith from the European Commission, but this was conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest...

Packaging and label print will be the sole industry vertical to enjoy substantial growth over the next four years, according to fresh analysis from market intelligence firm Smithers.

International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

PackUK, a new scheme administrator launched by the government to help businesses reduce packaging usage and promote more sustainable alternatives, was launched yesterday (21 January).

Mondi has made good progress on the previously announced €20m (£16.6m) investment programme at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mills in Austria.

Sainsbury’s is trialling new paper-based packaging for avocados that features a bamboo mesh.

Macfarlane Group has acquired The Pitreavie Group, progressing its strategy to build its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.