Packaging

Romiley steps into print conversion with e-commerce win
Stockport recycled board manufacturer Romiley has nearly finished construction on a new 1,400sqm production facility to produce board envelopes for an e-commerce giant.

Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination
The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre
Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

Thomson Print & Packaging invests in Easymatrix 106 CS
Thomson Print & Packaging is set to install a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS to support its growth in bespoke printed folding cartons.

DS Smith hails resilient performance
DS Smith has reported a ‘continued resilient performance’ in a challenging environment, in a trading update for its Q3 period.

DS Smith to close Louth site
DS Smith is set to close its site in Louth, Lincolnshire, with 70 jobs understood to be affected.

Connected packaging on the rise in 2024
Companies are overwhelmingly likely to connect their packaging production to their digital marketing or online presence according to new research, as they seek to gain extra value from their...

Macfarlane sales down but profit up in 2023
Macfarlane Group experienced a 3% drop in revenue in 2023, but its pre-tax profit climbed by 2%, as its recent acquisitions delivered strong performances.

Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact
Macfarlane Group has joined corporate sustainability initiative the United Nations Global Compact.

CMC Packaging Automation unveils CartonWrap-Duo
CMC Packaging Automation has introduced a new system for packaging items in both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand.

Key Production Group establishes employee ownership trust
Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.

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.