All Business articles – Page 56
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ArticleGraphic Packaging to acquire AR Packaging
Graphic Packaging has agreed to acquire AR Packaging, Europe’s second-largest producer of fibre-based packaging, for approximately $1.45 billion in cash.
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ArticleInvestment set to make Plastipak ‘largest producer of bottle-grade recycled PET in Europe’
Plastipak, a company involved in the design, manufacture and recycling of plastic containers, has announced a major investment in recycling at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain.
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ArticleA look at future trends in the flexible packaging industry
From COVID-19 to sustainability, two experts from ExxonMobil - Francois Chambon, global strategic marketing manager for polyethylene and Etienne Lernoux, senior technologist - look into what the future holds for the flexible packaging market.
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ArticleVeolia and Suez announce merger
Waste management giants Veolia and Suez have announced that their respective boards of directors have reached an agreement on the key terms and conditions of the merger between the two groups.
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ArticleBoosting the use of recycled/recyclable plastics in luxury cosmetics packaging
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and specialty materials provider Eastman have announced a global memorandum of understanding (MOU) that the companies say will enable ELC to take significant strides towards its 2025 sustainable packaging goals.
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ArticleUnpacking the EU Plastic Packaging Levy
Joshua Remi, Commercial Manager at ecoVeritas takes a closer look at the EU Packaging Levy and finds out what brands and their packaging printers and converters can expect in the months to come.
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ArticleOnline retailers facing longer lead times and higher prices
A growing number of internet retailers are struggling to fulfil orders as a result of a shortage of cardboard packaging brought about by the boom in online sales during the pandemic.
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ArticlePressure growing on European starch market
Against a background of high raw material costs, with demand in paperboard rising and the starch supply tightening, Roquette looks into the state of the industrial starches market in Europe.
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ArticleEuropean flexible packaging manufacturers voice concern at ongoing tension in polymer market
Members of the flexible packaging value chain are voicing concern at tensions in the polymer market which have been going on for some time, according to a new report.
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ArticleRaw material shortages in Europe impacting production of plastic products
According to a new report from EuPC, the European market for polymers has been under pressure for several months and the negative consequences of raw material shortages and price increases are seriously impacting the production of plastic products.
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ArticleDemand for labels remains strong as pandemic recovery begins, but buyers seek supply chain resilience
According to this year’s FINAT RADAR survey, 83% of brand owners project that label purchase volumes will increase or remain the same in 2021 across all formats.
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ArticleFaca Packaging celebrates 50 years in business
For Faca, the year 2020 – despite its uniqueness – was remarkable because it celebrated half a century of activity in challenging times.
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ArticleBP and SABIC to cooperate on advanced plastics recycling scheme
BP and SABIC have signed a new agreement with the aim of driving the circular economy at the Gelsenkirchen chemical complex in Germany.
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Article'We must be prepared for changes': AROL Group talks COVID-19
To find out how AROL Group has been tackling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, we spoke with the group’s general sales manager, Federico Zannier.
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ArticleSappi enters into strategic partnership with Syntegon Technology
Sappi is joining forces with Syntegon Technology for a strategic partnership that will develop paper-based packaging solutions for the confectionery industry.
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ArticleMondi targets 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable products by 2025
Mondi has announced a 10-year sustainability action plan, MAP2030, that has been designed to tackle global issues across the value chain.
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ArticleKBR supports global deployment of Mura Technology’s innovative recycling technology
Mura Technology has announced a global partnership with KBR, an international provider of science, technology and engineering solutions, to support the global development of its proprietary technology, Cat-HTR.
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ArticleBrexit's unsustainable burdens for cross-border packaging trade
Point of sale display specialist Horizon views registering a new company in the Netherlands as the only means to minimise the problems created by the UK’s ‘Hard Brexit’ deal with the European Union
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ArticleJindal Films looks to extend platform with acquisition of DOMO Films Solutions
Jindal Films has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions (DFS) from DOMO Chemicals.
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ArticleMayr-Melnhof Karton to acquire Kotkamills
Mayr-Melnhof Group, Europe's largest producer of cartonboard and folding cartons, has signed an agreement to acquire Kotkamills Group Oyj.