Packaging

Stora Enso supports growth with major funding agreement
Stora Enso has signed a new €435m (£372m) bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support growth in renewable, fibre-based consumer packaging board.

Coveris brings in new HD Miraflex press
Sustainable packaging company Coveris has taken delivery of a brand-new Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Miraflex II eight-colour press at its Burnley factory, just months after buying a new 10-colour...

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how
Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...

DS Smith replaces one billion pieces of plastic ahead of schedule
Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the world’s major FMCG brands, DS Smith said it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.

Future secured at Sirane following Coppice Alupack deal
Food packaging group Coppice Alupack has stepped in to buy Sirane following the latter's fall into administration a fortnight ago. It plans to rehire 70-80% of the company’s workforce.

Major blaze causes disruption at industrial estate
A packaging company had to evacuate its premises after a huge fire at a nearby business.

Mekes experts say now is the perfect time to invest
Pre-owned equipment specialist Mekes Graphic Machinery has reported that following the success of Drupa, now is the perfect time to invest in state-of-the-art used equipment to elevate your production...

eProductivity Software opens new Yorkshire site for Escada
eProductivity Software (ePS) has opened a newly refurbished 560sqm office and manufacturing site for its Escada subsidiary in Malton, North Yorkshire.

James Cropper posts loss after tough year
James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.

Kolbus restructures for sustainable future
Kolbus Germany has entered a self-administration process to allow the business to restructure under the German equivalent of bankruptcy protection.