Packaging

Contact Originators hit by fire
Flexographic plate manufacturer Contact Originators suffered a serious fire at its Bredbury, Stockport facility over the weekend but has stressed it is "business as usual" following speedy action from...

New features for Packaging Innovations 2020 ahead of 2021 expansion
The organisers of next month’s Packaging Innovations have announced a series of new features for the show with plans afoot for major new developments in 2021.

Campaign launched to make cartonboard official
Pro Carton has launched a campaign to make cartonboard an official term after it was found that despite universal use of the material, the word is broadly unrecognised.

Mondi boss to join Mayr-Melnhof
Outgoing Mondi Group chief executive Peter Oswald is to join Mayr-Melnhof Karton as its new chairman and chief executive, it has been announced.

Mondi to cease UK manufacturing
Mondi is set to bring an end to its UK manufacturing with the planned closure of its two remaining UK production plants, putting 208 jobs at risk.

Macfarlane Group acquires Armagrip
Macfarlane Group has acquired industrials sector packaging provider Armagrip to further strengthen its business in the north of England.

Mondi begins search for new CEO
Mondi chief executive Peter Oswald is leaving the business in what is viewed as a surprise move.

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers
Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

Future focus for EFI Connect 2020
Workflow management, digital integration and growth marketing strategies will feature in the EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas later this month.

Better education needed over eco-packaging
New research shows that while marketing professionals believe sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging is vital, their understanding of processes and terminology is poor.