Packaging

Relocated London Packaging Week has successful opening
London Packaging Week opened its doors to just under 3,000 visitors yesterday (21 September) on the opening day of the two-day luxury packaging event, which has relocated to London’s ExCel this year.

Mondi agrees new deal to sell Russian Syktyvkar site
Three months after Mondi withdrew from the agreement to sell its biggest operation in Russia, Syktyvkar, to Augment Investments, the business has now agreed a new sale with a different investor.

Nix claims colour management revolution with Spectro L
Nix Sensor has launched a “game-changing” spectrophotometer and densitometer it said will empower colour professionals everywhere to transform their colour workflows.

Keep track of changing EPR deadlines, printers warned
Deadlines for English packaging converters to submit Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reports have been changed further, with the government now saying it will not enforce reporting until May...

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree to merger
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have now confirmed that they are going to combine to create Smurfit WestRock, a global packaging giant that is expected to deliver “attractive returns for shareholders of...

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in merger talks
Packaging giants Smurfit Kappa Group and WestRock, based in Ireland and the US respectively, are discussing a “potential combination” that could lead to the creation of Smurfit WestRock.

Reproflex3 in Boxway and XSYS collaborations
Reproflex3 has partnered with BoxWay Packaging Group, to support the company’s corrugated packaging growth, and extended its strategic partnership with XSYS.

Additional £1.5m invested in Penny Black
Personalised e-commerce packaging start-up Penny Black has received an additional £1.5m in seed funding from Agfa and Dutch venture capital firm Ninepointfive.

DS Smith upbeat on trading despite challenging environment
DS Smith has said its overall trading since 1 May 2023 is in line with its expectations, despite end markets remaining challenging.

Highcon shares tank on poor results
Shares in Highcon have tanked after the manufacturer announced disappointing half-year results and accountants added a going concern note to its figures.