European packaging firm DS Smith has opened a new specialty packaging plant in Kielce, Poland. The new 5,000m² facility has been developed to produce advanced corrugated cardboard packaging for the automotive industry. DS ...
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Fourteen organizations from the paper cup supply chain have signed a deal to boost PE lined paper cup recycling in the UK. The agreement has been signed with Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK), which runs the ...
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Brazilian dairy cooperative Cooperoeste has begun packing its Terra Viva UHT milk into 1 litre carton packs from SIG Combibloc, following its investment in a filling machine from the European packaging equipment manufacturer. Cooperoeste ...
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Leading global printing trade fair drupa prepares for launch under its Touch the Future theme, and packaging is a key focus. From 31 May to 10 June the who's who of the printing industry will gather in Dusseldorf to discover the next ...
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Sonoco renames all facilities of the former Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG). As of January 1st 2016, former Weidenhammer plants and branches will operate under the name Sonoco Consumer Products Europe. This step completes the ...
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KM Packaging Services has created new lidding film options for aged and healthcare markets. The European packaging specialist has launched a strong, impact-resistant lidding film named KPeel WF1N, which is 29 or 43 microns thick and ...
The study shows that M&A activity has slightly boosted the European packaging industry during a difficult time, with key deals having been completed in the UK. The study, 'Investment Analysis of the European Packaging Industry', also ...
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The multinational food and beverage company’s award recognises the supplier who has played a significant role in helping Nestlé achieve its aims throughout the year and delivering a service beyond expectations. DS Smith has ...
AR Packaging will invest €3m in the newly acquired plants at Krakow in Poland and Graz in Austria. With the investment at the two facilities, the German company is expecting to strengthen its foothold in the European packaging ...
European packaging company Faerch Plast has acquired Cambridgeshire-based Anson Packaging that specialises in producing thermoformed packaging solutions for the UK market. Although the details of the transaction were not revealed, ...
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The Crewe-based business is to be managed by investment firm Sullivan Street Partners, and employs over 100 staff, producing printed cartons, leaflets and labels. The transaction was an undisclosed fee. Medica has a strong heritage of ...
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The European packaging specialist took the step following the news earlier this year that nine out of ten British consumers are regularly gripped by ‘wrap-rage’ – frustration with impenetrable or poorly functioning food ...
Raisepack is designed specifically for FMCG and health and beauty markets, it was invented in America and is adaptable across a range of formats. The heart of the design enables the product to be pushed up, or down, the packaging, ...
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Packaging provider Greiner Packaging International has designed new resealable barrier packaging for meat and fish paté brand Patelina. Said to be developed for Southeastern Europe markets, the new packaging allows Patelina meat ...
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European packaging producer Greiner Packaging International has designed new cup container for French dairy firm Senoble for its strawberry yogurt product Delisse Yaourt au lait entire. The unique design and shatterproof properties of the ...
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