Print buying
FPE concerned about potential gas shortage in Europe
The flexible packaging sector is “very concerned” about the potential shortage of natural gas availability in Europe, according to industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).
Second Royal Mail ballot sees workers vote for further strikes
Royal Mail Group workers have voted in a second ballot to enter into formal dispute with management over pay and conditions.
European labelstock consumption falls in H1
Consumption of self-adhesive labelstock decreased by 2% in Europe in the first half of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from label industry body FINAT.
Tri-Wall acquires The Corrugated Case Company
The UK arm of global packaging company Tri-Wall has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of Derbyshire packaging manufacturer The Corrugated Case Company (CCC).
ePac expands global ambitions
ePac Flexible Packaging is planning a major worldwide expansion of its operations that will include a second site in the UK.
Mega print tender trio up for grabs
Three major new print and related tenders – some worth seven figures – are now open via the government’s Contracts Finder service.
Koehler sales heading towards €1bn
Sales and profits have increased at Koehler Group “despite difficult conditions”.
Mondi to acquire Italian mill from Burgo
Mondi has agreed to acquire the Duino mill near Trieste, Italy from the Burgo Group for €40m (£33.7m).
Sylvamo sales and profits up
Papermaker Sylvamo has increased its full-year forecasts after posting a big jump in profits in Q2.
Constantia Flexibles acquires FFP Packaging Solutions
Constantia Flexibles has acquired FFP Packaging Solutions, its first consumer plant in the UK.