Packaging

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

BakPac supports growth with HP Indigo 200K install
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.

Mondi completes $5m Canadian acquisition
Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of $5m USD (£3.98m).

Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging
Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses
Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

Disposable vapes banned, new powers for plain packaging
A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.