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DS Smith has revealed that it will be investing €145m (£128m) in an upgrade programme for its kraft paper mill near Viana, Portugal.

A revamp at James Cropper aimed at accelerating growth at the business will also involve a significant scaling back of production at its Paper wing as the group focuses on value rather than volume.

Sustainable packaging specialist Cullen Eco Packaging has made a new strategic senior appointment to help it meet rapidly growing demand for its moulded fibre packaging.

A person has died following the fungal infection outbreak that has shuttered Billerud’s Escanaba paper mill.

London Packaging Week will return in September at its new home – the Excel exhibition centre in East London.

Quality Print Services (QPS) has added ColorJet’s small-format LED UV flatbed press, the Verve Mini, to its stocklist.

Protective packaging distributor Macfarlane Packaging has opened its second packaging Innovation Lab at its flagship Northwest Regional Distribution Centre in Heywood, near Manchester.

CPI Group has teamed with ClimateCalc as the book printing specialist steps up emissions tracking and client reporting across its operations.

Elevate Signs & Graphics has brought a large amount of work in-house and started to explore new markets after installing a new HP Latex 335 printer.

Paragon has appointed a supply chain expert to succeed Jeremy Walters at the helm of its UK, Ireland and Luxembourg business.