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Chapelton sets Carbon Neutral goals
Paper and board supplier Chapelton has teamed with CarbonQuota to become Carbon Neutral on its direct operations.

Stay Ahead with Hi-Tech Imposition
Many battles have been won and challenges overcome when new cutting-edge technology is employed at the right time and place.

Government urged to do more on energy crisis
Bosses at energy intensive industries have welcomed the latest government proposals on potential subsidies, but say more needs to be done to allow UK firms, including papermakers, to operate...

Elaghmore adds Concept Group to Hexcite
UK private equity fund Elaghmore has expanded its Hexcite Group of businesses after acquiring signage specialist Concept Group in a pre-pack deal.

Essentra reports strong first half
Essentra has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its Filters and Components businesses for the first half of 2022.

Web-to-pack promo readied for TPS
MIS and workflow specialist eProductivity Software (ePS) has teamed up with four other industry suppliers for a personalised web-to-print promo at upcoming show The Print Show.

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).