The patented Catcher Board MB12 uses a method that creates a blocking mechanism across the whole surface area of the packaging, including at the ‘cut edges’ of the board unlike other “barrier” solutions. Smurfit ...
Tags: Oil Hydrocarbons, Smurfit Kappa, Packaging
DigiFlute 2000 has been formulated specifically to deliver a superior print finish for the digital sector. The company says the substrate will create new opportunities for digital and screen printers being light, efficient and durable ...
The gap between Kraft and Testliner prices had grown and hence a narrowing made sense. Foreign Kraft producers found the UK market increasingly attractive…which raised supply. There has been a further switch out of Kraft into the less ...
On his appointment, McGann said the global competitiveness of Europe is still an issue that needs to be addressed by the EU. "The pulp and paper industry is a leading sector in the bio-economy with a large renewable energy and raw ...
LED by the World Wildlife Fund, BIBO's objective is to grant public recognition to companies that demonstrate the best environmental practices related to water, reforestation and resource management in Colombia. The jury evaluates the ...
Paper-made packaging products manufacturer Smurfit Kappa UK will acquire CRP Print and Packaging Holdings. Based in Corby, Northamptonshire, CRP is engaged in POS display, litho packaging, pre-print, direct food contact packaging and ...
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CRP specialises in litho-laminated packaging, 3D point of sale, HD preprint, food contact and heavy duty. The company has a workforce of around 220. Eddie Fellows, managing director of CRP said: “The company has enjoyed considerable ...
There is new recycled containerboard capacity scheduled to come on stream at the end of 2013. Blue Paper, a joint venture between VPK and Klingele Papierwerke (Germany), is in the final stages of converting a fine paper machine (from UPM ...
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Show organisers easyFairs said that this trend has continued since its launch in 2010. The show attracted world-class speakers, international exhibitors from all corners of the globe and 3,560 visitors, smashing last year’s record ...
Tags: Packaging Innovations, Packaging
Visitors heading to the show,?on 1 & 2 October 2013 at the Business Design Centre London, will be among the first to see these?latest?packaging?introductions to?the market place. Some of the highlights include: J&J Pont Packaging?(stand ...
The Western and Eastern European market is finding recycled containerboard in increasingly tight supply: The sun has been shining in much of Europe and demand is up…helping to bring the Eurozone out of a long recession. Testliner ...
Paper-based packaging producer Smurfit Kappa will exhibit its MirriNor metallized board, Norboard graphical boards and composite tubes for the premium and luxury packaging markets at Packaging Innovations show. Smurfit Kappa's T-Flute and ...
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Containerboard price rises are like buses…nothing for ages and then three come along in quick succession. If you're sat there scoffing at the seemingly incredulous prospect of three rounds of price rises this year, I'm afraid that ...
Tags: Recycled Containerboard, Packaging, Printing
In the corrugated giant's first half of the year statement published today (31 July), chief executive Gary McGann said the growth was the result of improved pricing, continued cost take-out and enhanced efficiency programmes. Revenue for ...
The main story in the UK corrugated industry remains that of material prices, although another seismic bit of industry restructuring may well be afoot (I may be able to say more next month). In the meantime, a gradual dilution in happiness ...