Aetna Group completes Meypack acquisition

AETNA Group, which produces end-of-line packaging machines and systems through its business units Robopac and OCME, has announced the acquisition of German company Meypack. Meypack...

Rising inflation impacting sustainability plans in food and drink sector

MORE than two-thirds of food and drink companies have had their sustainability plans negatively impacted by rising inflation, a new industry survey has revealed. Accountancy...

DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD

DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division. The company said Mr...

Dantex Group confirms double appointment

DANTEX Group has announced two new appointments to the business. Debbie Pendergrast joins as UK & international business manager, while Camille Martin has been appointed...

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...
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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...

Investment tipped to accelerate Nulogy’s growth strategy

SUPPLY chain collaboration solutions provider Nulogy has secured an investment from Rubicon Technology Partners, a private equity firm based in Colorado, that is intended to...

Print and apply labelling business celebrates 20-year milestone

PRINT and apply labelling specialist Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) has revealed the business is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The company supplies automatic print...

DS Smith makes €13 million investment in Romanian site

DS Smith is increasing its innovation footprint in the Romanian market with an investment of over €13 million in its Ghimbav production site. The work at...

DiamondPak boxes clever with newest acquisition

SPECIALIST corrugated packaging firm DiamondPak has snapped up its local competitor Atlantic Box. The move will give south Wales-based DiamondPak, whose client list includes Barclays, John Lewis,...