Substrates
Smurfit Kappa UK sues caterer and Birmingham Council over 2022 fire
Smurfit Kappa UK is suing a small Birmingham catering firm, and Birmingham City Council (BCC), over the 2022 fire that saw 8,000 tonnes of compressed cardboard go up in flames.
Premier launches new bubble board product
Premier has added what it claims is a “game-changing” product to its display graphics sheet media range.
UPM warns on profits
UPM has issued a profit warning for the full year due to a decrease in pulp prices and lower deliveries “in most businesses”.
International Paper shareholders approve DS Smith deal
International Paper has confirmed that at a shareholder meeting in connection with its proposed “combination” with DS Smith, the necessary approval of its shareholders was obtained.
Japan Pulp & Paper takes over Inapa’s German business
The operations of Inapa’s insolvent German subsidiaries Inapa Deutschland, Inapa ComPlott and Inapa Packaging have been transferred to Japan Pulp & Paper (JPP).
Unilever invests to find alternatives to plastics
Unilever is taking materials science “into our own hands” to cut its use of virgin plastics.
Paper tub trialled for Quality Street
Nestlé is trialling a new paper tub for iconic Christmas staple Quality Street.
Mondi returns to M&A fray with £500m-plus Schumacher buy
After losing out on its bid to buy DS Smith, Mondi has returned to the acquisition trail with a deal to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s businesses in Western Europe.
ATP buys Neschen Coating following turnaround
German adhesive manufacturer ATP adhesive systems (ATP) has acquired solvent-free adhesive coatings firm Neschen Coating in a 7 October deal.
UPM looks to cut costs at Fibres businesses
UPM has announced plans that could result in the loss of more than 100 jobs at its Fibres operation, as well as temporary layoffs.