Packaging

Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK has revealed plans to close its Leeds facility on 29 August 2025, giving employees seven months to find alternative employment.

International Paper has received Phase I clearance of its “combination” with DS Smith from the European Commission, but this was conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest...

Bobst has pushed several upgrades to its Expertcut 106 PER die-cutter to market following their Drupa launch, including a retrofittable machine plate to reduce and compensate for platen deformation –...

Packaging and label print will be the sole industry vertical to enjoy substantial growth over the next four years, according to fresh analysis from market intelligence firm Smithers.

International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

PackUK, a new scheme administrator launched by the government to help businesses reduce packaging usage and promote more sustainable alternatives, was launched yesterday (21 January).

Mondi has made good progress on the previously announced €20m (£16.6m) investment programme at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mills in Austria.

Koenig & Bauer Durst’s 5,500sph B1 folding carton press, the VariJet 106, has gone on permanent show at Koenig & Bauer’s Radebeul, Germany sheetfed division headquarters.

Sainsbury’s is trialling new paper-based packaging for avocados that features a bamboo mesh.

Macfarlane Group has acquired The Pitreavie Group, progressing its strategy to build its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.