Packaging

Assets with a value of £1.3m were stolen last week from the site of a plastic bottle recycling company that went into administration in October.

German paper and packaging group Palm has acquired John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge), a producer of corrugated products based close to Manchester.

The importance of proofreading – and in particular checking the veracity of website addresses – has been highlighted after an embarrassing incident involving Mattel doll packaging that directs...

Sustainable packaging manufacturer Mondi has unveiled a new protective mailer that can take the place of bubble-wrapped parcels.

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has invested £1.8m in new kit, including a two-year-old Heidelberg XL 106 and a brand-new Lamina Fasline laminator.

The print and packaging industry has reacted with scepticism to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ new budget, which she hailed as a “new dawn” for the British economy.

Macfarlane Group has appointed a new managing director for Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe as it strengthens its presence in the European protective packaging market.

Print on demand firm Prodigi has launched a “first-of-its-kind” moulded fibre end cap for cardboard tubes.

Unilever is taking materials science “into our own hands” to cut its use of virgin plastics.

Easyfairs has revealed more details about the Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 event.

Nestlé is trialling a new paper tub for iconic Christmas staple Quality Street.

Ralegh has installed a new Lasercomb Waterjet Cutting System (WCS) from Friedheim International.