Packaging
Future secured at Sirane following Coppice Alupack deal
Food packaging group Coppice Alupack has stepped in to buy Sirane following the latter's fall into administration a fortnight ago. It plans to rehire 70-80% of the company’s workforce.
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 –...
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.
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.
Administrators appointed at Sirane as 172 jobs lost
Packaging converter Sirane has appointed administrators, with 172 staff made redundant.
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 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 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...
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 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.