Packaging

Paper and packaging giant Stora Enso is set to close its Heinola corrugated packaging plant in Finland, citing market pressure and shrinking volumes.

Antalis has added new i-Tone technology to all of its Creative Papers.

Huge growth in its Americas and Asia Pacific operations has contributed to a 37% increase in turnover and a massive 61% jump in adjusted EBITDA for UK-headquartered HH Global.

Acquisitive global packaging giant DS Smith has finalised its takeover of Danish-based POS printer Deku-Pack, expanding its POS offering.

Global packaging giant Coveris has invested in a new Converter 530 series 3 to increase capacity of its reclose labelling division at one of its UK sites.

170 exhibitors and more than 4,000 visitors are expected to descend on London’s Olympia later this week for Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London.

Former senior vice-president of Crown Packaging Europe Peter Lockley has taken the reins of Inx International’s European operation.

UK-based corrugated packaging giant DS Smith has reported performance in line with expectations as it eyes continued overseas expansion.

Trade printer Swanline Print Group has launched single-faced products, including a new flute profile for the UK corrugated industry, following its installation of Pivab rewinder technology.

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has started stocking Mayr-Melnhof Karton's folding boxboard (FBB) product Accurate Top Natural.