Packaging

BPIF Cartons launches new e-learning platform
BPIF Cartons has launched a new e-learning platform for members, which covers all the key stages of carton production.

New year predictions: Jacky Sidebottom-Every, Glossop Cartons
Glossop Cartons' joint managing director Jacky Sidebottom-Every hopes that print will start to shout louder to young people about the attractiveness of the industry as a career option.

Paper companies join new fibre-based packaging alliance
Companies across the paper value chain are part of a new alliance that has been established to promote sustainable methods of dealing with fibre-based packaging.

ePac UK to open second site
Digital flexible packaging specialist ePac will open a second UK facility in the north of England next year.

MPS mulls Nottingham site closure
Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) is considering closing its manufacturing facility in Nuthall, putting up to 139 jobs at risk.

Stora Enso and Sulapac launch 'sustainable straw'
Stora Enso and Sulapac are launching a renewable and biodegradable straw to help combat the global problem of plastic waste.

First Ultrastream press sold
Kodak and Uteco have sealed the first sale of an Ultrastream-powered flexible packaging press, but the details of the customer involved are currently under wraps.

Euro Packaging companies undergoing collective redundancy consultation
Two Euro Packaging companies have entered a collective redundancy consultation, with a view to create a stronger combined business.

Revenue and profit up at DS Smith in H1
DS Smith has reported record group profitability and return on sales “despite economic headwinds” in its half-year results.

New Coveris packaging film 100% recycled and recyclable
European packaging firm Coveris has developed a new shrink film for multi-pack products that is fully recyclable and is composed of more than 50% post-consumer recyclate.