Packaging
International Paper spurns Suzano; DS Smith shares jump
Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano has terminated talks to buy American pulp and paper firm International Paper after failing to offer a high enough purchase price.
BakPac installs second Galaxy Pouching Line
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has taken delivery of a second Galaxy Packtech pouch maker to continue to expand and increase pouch conversion options...
Falconer targets growth with new B2 Heidelberg
Falconer Print & Packaging has set its sights on growth, having beefed up its capacity with a brand-new B2 Heidelberg press and near-new Heidelberg gluing line.
Sonoco to acquire Eviosys
Another packaging mega-merger is in the works, with Sonoco agreeing a $3.9bn (£3.1bn) deal to take over Eviosys.
CCS McLays reveals TPSG Procurement acquisition
CCS McLays has gone public with details of its acquisition of TPSG Procurement.
DS Smith profits drop; CEO insists sale is on track
DS Smith has reported a fall in both its revenue and pre-tax profit while group chief executive Miles Roberts has insisted the company’s sale to International Paper remains on track.
Coveris in mega Comexi press spend
Sustainable packaging company Coveris has invested in a new Comexi flexo press as it takes a further step on its journey towards its ‘No Waste’ sustainable vision.
Wilkins buys £2.7m Komori show-piece off stand
Nottingham packaging printer Wilkins Group has returned from Drupa with a brand new Komori press, after buying the GLX-740+CC Advance EX exhibited at the show.
Sainsbury's replaces plastic trays on more lines
Sainsbury’s has made a further move to reduce its use of plastic trays, switching to pulp-based alternatives on a range of fish products.
Bakers in mega Drupa spend with HP and Durst
Bakers has sealed two major deals at Drupa that are set to expand both its BakPac flexible packaging division and its labels division.