UPM proposals rejected
14 April 2022
The Paper Association has rejected the settlement proposals received for UPM's business operations
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Olympus bought by All4Labels
14 April 2022
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has acquired Leeds-based Olympus Print Group, making it the group's first UK subsidiary
Recycled PP range added to Antalis’ protfolio
12 April 2022
Antalis Visual Communications has added Priplak R100, a recycled polypropylene range made from 100% post industrial waste, to its sustainable portfolio.
Eco Flexibles achieves AA status
11 April 2022
Sustainable flexible packaging provider, Eco Flexibles, has achieved British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Packaging Materials certification to AA grade
Acquisition grows Antalis’ presence in packaging
4 April 2022
Antalis has signed a binding offer to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany to expand its footprint in the packaging market
Lohmann and Mark Andy reach a deal
23 March 2022
Mark Andy Print Products is now able to offer Lohmann products to printers and converters in the UK and Ireland in addition to its own…
Record demand met with acute material shortages
15 March 2022
The European label industry reports record growth in 2021 but is now facing opposite extreme of raw materials shortage, according to FINAT
Mark Cisternino announces retirement
8 February 2022
FTA president Mark Cisternino has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2022
FORUM 2022 sessions announced
19 January 2022
Session details are now available for FTA’s technical conference FORUM 2022, to be held 13 – 16 March at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in…
Supply chain worries picked up on RADAR
17 January 2022
FINAT’s industry analysis, RADAR, has picked up that supply chain distortions and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the industry's biggest worries
Recycling study shows cartonboard’s role in the Circular Economy
12 January 2022
Study by Graz University of Technology shows paper and board fibres are much more durable than previously considered.
DataLase adds coatings for laminated substrates
7 January 2022
SB Lamination Coatings are available in four variations depending on whether a CO2 or fibre laser marking system is used.
Nazdar names new CEO
7 January 2022
Richard Bowles promoted, and to combine existing president and new CEO roles.
Changes at the top at Thrall
7 January 2022
Nazdar parent names new CEO, as Jeff Thrall becomes executive chairman.