All DS Smith articles
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ArticleCounterbid from International Paper complicates Mondi’s acquisition plans for DS Smith
International Paper is in discussions with DS Smith surrounding a potential acquisition, raising an offer of over £5 billion (€5,827,700,000) and sparking a ‘potential bidding war’ with Mondi.
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ArticleWhat would a merger between DS Smith and Mondi mean for the packaging industry?
According to a new report from Jefferies, a merger between Mondi and DS Smith could result in a European ‘industry leader’ for paper packaging solutions – yet conflicting desires between the companies’ shareholders may cause the agreement to fall below the ideal intrinsic value price target.
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ArticleMondi approaches DS Smith over potential €11.7bn merger
Mondi is considering an all-share bid to buy DS Smith, with a potential merger projected to yield a combined value exceeding £10 billion (€11,714,884,660).
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ArticleDS Smith and Nafici explore conversion of straw and grain into packaging
In an extension of its ongoing investment into R&D, DS Smith is teaming up with Nafici Environmental Research to transform ‘second harvest’ materials like straw and grains into packaging materials.
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ArticleCorrugated cardboard tray from DS Smith to reduce plastics in Panvita’s meat line
Panvita Group is adopting the DS Smith Easy Bowl corrugated cardboard tray in a bid to lower plastic consumption across the Ave meat product line by over 1.6 million pieces of packaging every year.
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ArticleLamination technology from DS Smith Tecnicarton set to enable reusable, recyclable transport packaging
DS Smith Tecnicarton is aspiring to strengthen the resistance of corrugated cardboard packaging, optimize its stacking capabilities, and realize its potential as a reusable and fully recyclable transport solution with the launch of its MAX lamination technology. Back in 2017, DS Smith opened a facility in ...
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ArticleDS Smith and Eat Happy present high-barrier cardboard sushi tray
DS Smith and Eat Happy have worked together to develop what claims to be a fully recyclable solution for sushi trays, expecting to replace an annual 1,250 tonnes of single-use plastic with high-barrier corrugated cardboard.
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ArticleDS Smith acquires Bosis doo with sights set on expansion in Eastern Europe
DS Smith has entered an agreement to acquire Serbian fast-moving consumer goods packaging company Bosis doo in an effort to support its growth drive in Eastern Europe and continue its pursuit of sustainable packaging solutions.
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ArticleSingle-piece cardboard wrap from DS Smith aims for easy opening and resource preservation
DS Smith has unveiled DD Wrap, a multi-category Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) solution designed to conserve resources, reduce waste, and facilitate a positive unboxing experience for consumers.
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ArticleFibre-based wraparound box for bricks facilitates 19% reduction in CO2, says DS Smith
DS Smith claims that its new Light Wrap wraparound box solution for bricks uses 19% less fibre than its traditional alternatives and has reduced CO2 emissions equivalent to 1,831 flights between Madrid and Lisbon since its creation.
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ArticleDS Smith’s Galicia production plant to expand following investment
DS Smith is expanding its Cartogal production plant in A Pobra do Caramiñal after an €11.35 million investment – apparently utilising ‘environmentally friendly’ materials to construct energy-efficient systems.
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ArticleSearchable database for sustainability-minded startups founded by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is launching the Circular Startup Index, a searchable database designed to connect businesses with startups in an effort to encourage investment and work towards a circular economy.
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ArticleDS Smith enhances protection and reduces emissions for Laylo’s boxed wine packaging
DS Smith has collaborated with Laylo to enhance the protective properties of its premium boxed wine packaging whilst amplifying the solution’s sustainability metrics.
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Article40% of consumers do not recycle pizza boxes, says DS Smith survey
A survey conducted by DS Smith has suggested that 40% of consumers do not recycle their pizza boxes at end of life, leading the company to call for their appropriate disposal.
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ArticleDS Smith estimates over €3.7 billion’s worth of damaged product returns this Christmas as packages face extreme G-force in transit
DS Smith has predicted that over €3.7 billion could be spent on returns this Christmas, with packages ordered online expected to face damage from G-forces at an average acceleration of 50Gs – a speed comparable to a rocket launch.
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ArticleDS Smith and Krones aim to replace plastic shrink wrap with fibre-based ECO Carrier
DS Smith has partnered with packaging automation specialist Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap to package PET multipack bottles.
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ArticleDS Smith trialling packaging made from cocoa shells, straw and seaweed
DS Smith is trialling a new process of producing paper packaging from natural materials including straw, hemp, cocoa shells, daisies, and seaweed.
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ArticleDS Smith creates recyclable rice pack for Veetee with a focus on consumer experience
DS Smith has partnered with Veetee Rice Ltd to create a fully recyclable dry rice pack with a box lid that can be removed, used as a measure, and then reseal the pack for ease of storage.
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ArticleDS Smith reports on progress towards plastic and emissions reduction targets
In its Sustainability Report 2022, DS Smith claims it has designed out over 313 million pieces of plastic from customer packaging portfolios over the past two years, as part of its fibre-based solutions programme and the implementation of its Circular Design Metrics.
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ArticleDS Smith seeks SBTi approval for accelerated emissions reduction targets
DS Smith has today announced plans to reduce its green house gas (GHG) emissions by 46% by 2030 in a bid to be approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in line with the 1.5oC target set at COP21