Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree merger deal in ‘defining moment’ for packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa and WestRock have announced a merger agreement to create a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging.
Smurfit WestRock has been tipped to enhance the...
77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax
OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported.
The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...
Flexible packaging firm looks to reduce VOC emissions and boost print output
FUSION Flexibles has invested £300,000 in a new environmental abatement system that the firm claims could potentially help double printing capacity and reduce its carbon...
Ishida Europe appoints new director of sales for EMEA
ISHIDA Europe has promoted Nick Garrett to the role of director of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Nick brings more than 30...
Macfarlane Group makes ‘solid’ start to 2023 with increased sales and profit
MACFARLANE Group has made a 'solid' start to 2023, the business has revealed in a trading update.
Chair Aleen Gulvanessian was due to update shareholders...
Saica to build US corrugated manufacturing plant
SAICA Group has announced plans to establish its first North American facility near Cincinnati, Ohio.
The company, which is headquartered in Spain and has more...
Durham Box announces senior appointment
PACKAGING manufacturer Durham Box has confirmed the appointment of Jon Blackbourn as business development manager, covering the Midlands and south of the country.
In a...
Highland Soap Company set for £205,600 expansion
THE Highland Soap Company is set to double its production capacity and create new jobs in a £205,600 expansion project.
The Fort William skincare business...
Firm hails success of switching to four-day week
DATALASE has hailed the success of its decision to move to a four-day week at the start of this year.
The photonic printing solutions company...
Huhtamaki acquires majority stake in Irish paper cup specialist
HUHTAMAKI has announced it has acquired 70%Â of Irish paper cup manufacturer CupPrint for 22 million Euros.
The deal, Huhtamaki said, would give the firm access...
