Packaging

After losing out on its bid to buy DS Smith, Mondi has returned to the acquisition trail with a deal to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s businesses in Western Europe.

An investigation into the recycling of soft plastics by two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has resulted in a claim that customers are being misled, and for government to support a big cut in plastic...

Ralegh has installed a new Lasercomb Waterjet Cutting System (WCS) from Friedheim International.

Eren Holding has gained nearly £150m of government support for its £1bn transformation of the Shotton Mill site in Deeside.

Sainsbury’s has turned its attention to bakery products in its latest move to reduce plastic packaging in favour of paper-based alternatives.

New Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has officially opened Coveris’ new conversion hall at its flagship polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire.

Foodservice packaging specialist Amipak has expanded its production capacity by investing in its second Bobst die-cutter.

Heidelberg has announced a new partnership with speciality chemicals giant Solenis, focused on barrier coatings for applications such as paper packaging that can replace plastics.

London Packaging Week organiser Easyfairs has hailed this week’s 2024 event as a “real success”, with early indications suggesting a strong upward trend in overall visitor numbers.

Thomson Print & Packaging has taken on a Bobst Novafold 110 folder-gluer to bring folding carton converting fully in-house.