International chemical business launches sustainable packaging division

A new packaging-focused business has been launched by international chemical company, 2M Group of Companies. Sustainable Packaging Technologies will leverage the expertise of 2M Group's...

Dantex appoints group manager for flexo division

DANTEX Group has announced that Emmanuel Mougenot has returned to its team as group manager - flexo division. Emmanuel rejoins after a two-year absence from...

Ball finalises Rexam acquisition

BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC. The company also...

Saica Pack opens new Hartlepool warehouse

SAICA Pack, the corrugated packaging division of The Saica Group, has officially opened a new warehouse in Hartlepool. The facility will expand Saica Pack’s operations...

James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals

JAMES Cropper plc has completed  a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...

KM Packaging confirms trio of new appointments

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has made three new appointments to its team. Andrzej Kukula has joined as technical & NPD manager,...

Ishida strengthens south west European sales team with senior appointments

ISHIDA Europe has confirmed it has strengthened its south west European sales team with some new appointments. The business recently announced the creation of two...

KM Packaging names new business unit director

KM Packaging has appointed Stephen Upton to the role of business unit director to support its growth plans this year. The flexible packaging and lidding...
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Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...
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Canadian and UK firms partner to develop sustainable bioplastics

RENAISSANCE BioScience Corp is partnering with UK-based Biome Bioplastics Limited on a £814,000 two-year initiative to develop sustainable bioplastics. The Canadian specialist in bioengineered yeast...