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 ...
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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 ...
Smurfit Kappa has invested in a new 3D virtual shopping environment to analyze and understand shopper behavior and increase the possibilities of virtual reality in retail ready packaging. The virtual shopping environment is expected to ...
Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has released its 2012 Sustainable Development Report, which details the continuing progress in its sustainable business initiatives. The report highlights that February 2013 saw the completion of ...
SKG has set out targets to strengthen its sustainable business practices under seven key building blocks including: Chain of Custody, CO emissions, Waste, Water, Health & Safety, Sustainable Sourcing, and Community Involvement. Detailed ...
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Irish paper-based packaging products manufacturer Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has announced publication of its vision on sustainability which creates additional objectives for the business up to 2020. The vision also extends and builds on ...
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Neil Osment Associates (NOA), a business packaging consultancy, has acquired the PRISM name, database, goodwill and intellectual property rights from owner Simon Southern PRISM is a market research and strategic consulting packaging ...
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Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor -- Packaging Digest, 5/7/2013 2:08:06 PM Smurfit Kappa bag-in-box will showcase its complete range of new and modern flexible packaging, the Pouch-Up?, at the London International Wine Fair ...
In first quarter results published this morning (3 May), the group reported that revenues for the period rose by 4% year-on-year to €1.89bn, while EBITDA profit slipped 2% to €241m. Pre-tax profits, meanwhile, fell to €57m ...
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The paper and corrugated multinational said in a statement this morning that a new paper machine at the mill that will produce 250,000 tonnes of lightweight corrugated case material each year, will now be operational by the fourth quarter ...
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Irish paper-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa has launched the latest version of its InnoBook software tool. According to the company, InnoBook is filled with hundreds of solutions and offers its customers the collective power of over ...
The fire started last Wednesday (17 April) at Smurfit Kappa's recovered fibre yard in Nechells. In a press statement published today (22 April), West Midlands Fire Service said: "Fire crews continued to work hard over the weekend and as ...
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They are among the new faces to join Ireland's richest 250 this year. Dowling is worth £74m and Fry is worth £59m. Metal and glass packaging giant Ardagh Group is chaired by Paul Coulson, who earned £965m. Coulson earned ...