Leadership developments at API Foilmakers
20 September 2021
API Foilmakers has appointed Kenny Gilmour as its new managing director, with the current managing director, Will Oldham, stepping up to the role of Chairman
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Largest BOPP production line launched by Cosmo
20 September 2021
Cosmo Films is expanding its operations by creating the world’s largest BOPP film production line at Aurangabad with an annual rated capacity of 67,000 MT.
Avery Dennison names EMENA GM
9 September 2021
Appointment reflects Li Wen’s ‘resilient leadership’ whilst managing the Covid crisis, as well as his extensive industry experience and passion for disruptive thinking.
Holmen Iggesund launches Bio E
3 September 2021
Next-gen bio-based barrier coating claimed to move these products, ‘a step closer to becoming completely fossil free.’
Fedrigoni furthers sustainability efforts
31 August 2021
Majority stake in NewCo spinoff from Tecnoform furthers strategy of converting packaging products from plastic to paper.
Multimillion Mexican investment for Smurfit Kappa
25 August 2021
Smurfit Kappa is investing $22million to expand its corrugated plant in Culiacan, North-West Mexico, expanding its capacity, capabilities and product offering for customers in the…
Pro-Produce Pack makes way into Waitrose
10 August 2021
Supermarket chain Waitrose is trialling the Pro-Produce pack linerless solution for Fresh Gold Kiwis, created with ProPrint Group and Primafruit.
New hot melt system from Baumer
3 August 2021
Baumer hhs is launching an improved hot melt system for applying pressure-sensitive adhesive on corrugated and cardboard surfaces
Recyclable sandwich packaging to be trialled in the UK
3 August 2021
Greencore Group,has partnered with the Co-op and Sainsbury’s, to commence trials of an all fibre plastic free recyclable sandwich skillet in UK stores
Eska Black launched as an eco-luxury substrate
22 July 2021
Antalis UK and Ireland is the exclusive stockist of Eska Black, a black solid board with natural texture and minimal environmental impact
XSYS leads supplier collaboration
20 July 2021
Nilpeter, Reproflex Scandinavia and XSYS have created a supplier collaboration for 2021 leveraging the strengths of each company
FFP pouches used for new Whitworth range
20 July 2021
Whitworths has launched a new range of treat mixes using recyclable stand-up pouches from FFP
Coveris unveils Film Science Lab
8 July 2021
Packaging manufacturer Coveris has today unveiled a new Film Science Lab at its Winsford films facility
Schur Flexible acquires Termoplast
1 July 2021
To expands its recyclable packaging efforts, Schur Flexibles has acquired Florence based film producer Termoplast
Smithers predicts rise in security print
10 June 2021
Brand protection, track and trace, and other anti-counterfeiting technologies in packaging are increasing in use