Packaging

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”.

Baker: Indigo 200K will help the business grow at a faster rate

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.

King: "This enables us to simplify our portfolio"

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).

Challenge Packaging is based near Hailsham in East Sussex. Image: Google Maps

Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging

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

Stora Enso: logistical challenges in Q2

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...

The vape market is characterised by a huge variety in flavour and colour

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.