Packaging

Macfarlane Group acquires Allpack Packaging Supplies
Macfarlane Group has acquired Allpack Packaging Supplies, an East Anglian business that supplies protective packaging products to customers across a wide range of sectors.

Delta Group signs for world's first Agfa SpeedSet
The Delta Group is poised to install the world’s first Agfa SpeedSet Orca single-pass B1 inkjet press.

Indian coding specialist acquires UK partner in £1m deal
Indian coding and marking specialist Control Print has acquired a controlling stake in the UK’s Codeology Group.

Romiley steps into print conversion with e-commerce win
Stockport recycled board manufacturer Romiley has nearly finished construction on a new 1,400sqm production facility to produce board envelopes for an e-commerce giant.

Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination
The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre
Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

Aldi makes paper-based bottle move
Aldi has teamed with Frugalpac to introduce paper-based wine bottles on two of its own-brand wines.

Thomson Print & Packaging invests in Easymatrix 106 CS
Thomson Print & Packaging is set to install a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS to support its growth in bespoke printed folding cartons.

M&S adds recyclable takeaway cups to all cafes
Marks & Spencer is rolling out paper-based recyclable takeaway coffee cups to all its cafes – a move that will remove 20 million units of plastic a year.

DS Smith hails resilient performance
DS Smith has reported a ‘continued resilient performance’ in a challenging environment, in a trading update for its Q3 period.