Paper-based packaging solutions provider Smurfit Kappa has signed a collaboration agreement with HP to digitize the corrugated post-print production. The collaboration, which is expected to innovate the way high-value boxes are produced, ...
Paper-based packaging solutions provider Smurfit Kappa, along with egg producer Domaine du Tauzia, has developed a Pouch-Up packaging solution for liquid eggs. The new pack, which is lightweight and unbreakable, is available in two ...
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Ireland-based corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box has partnered with fruit juice brand Pressade to offer a new packaging solution for fruit juices. Available for three flavors Apple, Orange and multi-fruit, the newly ...
Tags: corrugated packaging, Fruit Juice
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have partnered with technology company Novalia to develop electronic screens and then attaching it to paper-based packaging to display information. The move is claimed to revolutionize the ...
US commercial packaging company Graphic Packaging International has signed an agreement to acquire converting assets from Metro Packaging & Imaging. The acquisition is a part of the company's effort to develop the best supply chain in ...
Tags: Graphic Packaging, Acquisition, Metro Packaging&Imaging
New data released shows the cartonboard industry must look east for growth, with Asia Pacific accounting for almost two thirds of demand for folding cartons by 2018, and liquid cartons by 2019. Diversification of consumption patterns, ...
Tags: Cartonboard, Asia-Pacific
Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has acquired two Brazilian paper-based packaging companies including Industria de Embalagens Santana (INPA) and Paema Embalagens, for nearly €186m. INPA and Paema combinedly have three ...
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The global market for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging is expected to reach over $7.1 billion by 2020, according to a new report. Published by packaging industry researcher Smithers Pira, the report found that ...
Tags: barrier coatings, paper packaging, paper-based packaging
The US Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) has undertaken The Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds campaign to address the decline of paper usage and drum up support for packaging. With an investment of $20m, the campaign will fund ...
Tags: Paper, paper Packaging, paper box
Germany-based Multivac, a manufacturer of packaging materials for food, pharma and consumer products, has launched a new R 081 thermoforming packaging machine. Being an an entry-level model for packing products in small batches, R 081 ...
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Smurfit Kappa has entered into an agreement with pan-European investor Aurelius to sell its solid board and graphic board operations located in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. The scope of the deal will include two graphic board ...
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Paper-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced the 'Shelf-Facer' that can increase the visibility of products on shelves by about 50%. According to the company, tests have confirmed the advantages of Shelf-Facer that can pull ...
Tags: Paper-based packaging, Packaging
Paper-based packaging producer Smurfit Kappa has opened its second UK Experience Center which will help in providing innovative solutions and services to customers. The new centre which will be opened at Mold, North Wales in the UK ...
Tags: innovative solutions, customers, Agriculture
Global packaging company Smurfit Kappa has opened a Bag-in-Box plant in Spain for about €28m that produces both taps and bags under one roof. Also, the plant showcases the world's latest performing features in Bag-in-Box ...
Tags: Bag-in-Box plant, taps, Agriculture
Irish paper-based packaging producer Smurfit Kappa has agreed to acquire corrugated packaging manufacturer Bates Container for an initial investment of $150m. Bates makes corrugated packaging and provides its services to the Texas region. ...