Packaging
Key Production Group establishes employee ownership trust
Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.
Fero in world first with new Lamina Packline SA
Fero Retail Marketing has become the world’s first installation of a clever new semi-automatic packing line from Lamina System, which the point-of-sale specialist helped to develop.
Surepak enters administration; looks for buyers
Nottinghamshire packaging firm Surepak has entered administration after growing overheads – including a 425% hike in its electricity bill – cut into its cashflow.
Greenshires Group files NOI
The future for Greenshires Group is unclear after the business filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.
Mercian Labels to show flexible packaging paper in Birmingham
Mercian Labels has debuted a single-layer recyclable paper packaging sachet for luxury retail and wholesale chocolate firm Whitakers, which it will show off at Packaging Innovations.
Sanner Group acquires Springboard
Global healthcare packaging manufacturer Sanner Group has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard, which specialises in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.
DS Smith receives Mondi approach
DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest” from Mondi regarding a “combination”.
BakPac supports growth with HP Indigo 200K install
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.
Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging
Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.
UPM reports on 2023
UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.