Packaging

Macfarlane Group has joined corporate sustainability initiative the United Nations Global Compact.

CMC Packaging Automation has introduced a new system for packaging items in both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand.

Packaging Innovations returned to the NEC in Birmingham this week with 20% more floorspace and a positive reception from exhibitors, as sustainability once again proved the dominant talking point.

Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.

Fero Retail Marketing has become the world’s first installation of a clever new semi-automatic packing line from Lamina System, which the point-of-sale specialist helped to develop.

Nottinghamshire packaging firm Surepak has entered administration after growing overheads – including a 425% hike in its electricity bill – cut into its cashflow.

The future for Greenshires Group is unclear after the business filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.

Mercian Labels has debuted a single-layer recyclable paper packaging sachet for luxury retail and wholesale chocolate firm Whitakers, which it will show off at Packaging Innovations.

Global healthcare packaging manufacturer Sanner Group has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard, which specialises in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.

DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest” from Mondi regarding a “combination”.