Packaging
Global packaging services market to reach $50bn in 2022
The value of the global packaging services market is forecast to grow from $33.7bn (£24.4bn) in 2017 to $50bn in 2022, according to new research from Smithers Pira.
James Cropper warns on profits due to rise in pulp prices
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has warned that a “significant increase” in pulp prices is likely to hit its full-year profits.
Plastic’s pain brings happier days for cartons
Sir David Attenborough could just turn out to be the biggest influencer yet when it comes to the future for carton printing.
All-rounders step up to big leagues
Typically we print to flat surfaces, like paper or board, or to labels that can be fixed to objects. But there is a growing interest in printing direct to objects.
Star product: Heidelberg Primefire 106
Heidelberg’s digital press for industrial packaging printing.
Retailers and restaurants announce plans to curb plastic packaging
A raft of retailers and restaurant chains have announced plans to reduce or abolish their use of plastic packaging in the next few years, as the government vows to crack down on plastic waste.
Sappi expands containerboard range
Paper producer Sappi has expanded its containerboard product range with the launch of Fusion Uncoated.
Macfarlane appoints new director and updates truck fleet
Macfarlane Group has started the new year with the appointment of James Baird as a non-executive director and the investment in greener delivery vehicles.
Mondi Group to acquire Powerflute
Global paper manufacturer Mondi Group is set to acquire Finland-headquartered containerboard manufacturer Powerflute from Nordic Packaging and Container (NPAC) Holdings in a deal worth €365m (£326m).
Marpak mourns after MD passes away
Edward Wheeler, joint managing director of Leicester-based packaging firm Marpak, has died at the age of 53.