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Independent corrugated specialist continues to invest in the future

SHEARD Packaging operates one of the largest corrugated case manufacturing plants in the UK, producing over 175 million square metres of corrugated board annually. The...
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CCL Industries to acquire Sleever International

CCL Industries Inc has signed a binding option agreement to acquire Sleever International Company SAS, a family-owned specialist in shrink sleeve technologies, application equipment,...
Paul Morican, ULMA Packaging UK MD

ULMA Packaging UK appoints new MD

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Paul Morican as managing director. Having joined the business at the end of January 2026, he brings...
Benito Sala

New MD appointed at i2r Packaging Solutions

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Benito Sala as its new MD. Sala has more than 20 years of leadership experience across...
Simon Mander

Emmepi Group Avanti boss joins Sheet Plant Association committee

THE Sheet Plant Association (SPA) has appointed Simon Mander of Emmepi Group Avanti to its committee. He will support the committee with a particular focus...
DS Smith Grenaa packaging site

DS Smith confirms multi-million-pound investment in Danish packaging facility

DS Smith has announced it is strengthening its production facilities at its packaging site in Grenaa in Djursland, Denmark, with an investment of up...
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Amcor invests further in 3D printing technology

AMCOR has installed a new additive manufacturing system, also known as 3D printing, at its Innovation Center in Barcelona. Part of the firm's rigid packaging...
Gary Steen, Craig Crooks, and Emma McCartney, Beatson Clark

Beatson Clark strengthens sales and marketing team with triple appointment

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced three new appointments to its sales and marketing team. Gary Steen has joined as sales & marketing director,...
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Macfarlane increases revenue by 11% in ‘difficult year’ for group

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has reported an 11% rise in revenue to £300.8 million in its preliminary financial results for 2025. Operating profit is...
Paul Wilkinson

Dantex Group appoints new chief financial officer

DANTEX Group has appointed Paul Wilkinson as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He joins from IWG - Regus Plc, where he held the position...