Packaging

White paper charts growth opportunities for paper packaging
There are “significant growth opportunities” for paper-based packaging as changing lifestyles, environmental concerns and improving techniques continue to have an impact, according to a new industry...

DS Smith posts 20% pre-tax profit rise, reveals new acquisition
DS Smith has announced a proposed £135m acquisition of the corrugated activities of Spanish business Grupo Lantero and hailed its strong growth in profits, returns and dividends.

Sun Chemical launches new ink dispenser and ink
Sun Chemical is launching a new ink dispenser for the label market, which it says will be more efficient and drive down costs.

Coveris expands global packaging empire
Global plastic packaging company Coveris has moved into South America with the acquisition of Olefinas.

DS Smith completes Duropack acquisition
Packaging giant DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Austria-based recycled corrugated board packaging business Duropack.

Coveris boosts global footprint with Elldex acquisition
Plastic packaging giant Coveris has acquired New Zealand-based flexible packaging company Elldex Packaging Solutions, in a deal worth NZ$30m (£14m).

New Elanders managing director reveals plans for future direction
More packaging work, a more diverse client base, investment and a move more into service provision are top of the to-do list of Elanders’ new managing director, who starts on Monday.

AEG secures first Sprinter sale
AEG sealed its first worldwide order for its single-pass Sprinter system at Fespa, from Dutch bespoke packaging firm Doosopmaat.nl.

Macfarlane Group back on the acquisition trail
Macfarlane Group is on the hunt for another acquisition “to fill geographical gaps” following its successful purchase of Lane Packaging and Network Packaging last year.

Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging heads to London’s Olympia for sixth outing
Brand and inspirational packaging event Packaging Innovations London and Luxury Packaging 2015 is heading to London's Olympia for the first time in September.

First KBA results under new structure
KBA’s first-quarter results have been boosted by a big jump in orders for its sheetfed and special presses, as the group pushes ahead with plans to spin-off its operations into autonomous business...

Parkside Flexibles rebrands and marks 10 years since rescue
A flexo print and speciality packaging supplier with more than 40 years' experience is rebranding and repositioning to take advantage of diversification – marking a decade under current ownership.