The industrial site in Alizay, acquired in June 2022, has been converted by VPK into a sustainable development hub for circular economy. The group invested 200 million euros in the site to convert the existing paper machine into a recycled paper production unit based on carbon-free energy. The site strengthens VPK’s position in the French […]
Tag Archives: e-commerce packaging
02
Dec
Dec
Stora Enso announced today that it has received regulatory approval from the EU Commission to proceed with the acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group. Closure of the transaction is still ongoing and expected to be finalised at the beginning of 2023. Stora Enso first announced its intention to acquire De Jong Packaging in September (see […]
16
Aug
Aug
Walki Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares in Westpak Oy Ab and Flexipack Oy Ab. For years, these two companies form an integrated value chain, providing high-quality flexible packaging solutions to leading Nordic food brands. In 2021 Flexipack and Westpak generated combined sales of about EUR 40 million. […]
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Huhtamaki welcomes the latest scientific evidence on the environmental impacts of reusable packaging
07
Jul
Jul
Huhtamaki has welcomed the conclusions of a new report, which reviews 26 scientific studies comparing the environmental impact of single-use packaging vs. reusable tableware used in takeaway settings. Conducted by Ramboll, a leading global engineering, design and consultancy company, the ‘meta-analysis’ of 26 previous scientific studies concludes that the additional and specific burdens of reusable […]
20
Dec
Dec
Mondi received nine awards in six categories at this year’s WorldStar Packaging awards. Open to packaging companies around the world, the WorldStar awards recognise the best ideas, innovations and technologies on the market, with a focus on sustainability, product protection and end-user convenience. “Mondi is a pioneer in making packaging sustainable by design. Our EcoSolutions […]
07
Oct
Oct
Continuing its focus on global sustainability leadership and aligned with its ‘from Plastic to Purpose’ campaign, Ahlstrom-Munksjö has released a pioneering mono-material oxygen barrier technology made of 100% cellulose fibers. The PureBarrier™ technology is based on Genuine Vegetable Parchment and boasts numerous attributes including oxygen and gas barrier properties as well as natural wet […]
20
Aug
Aug
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging, recently announced plans to build two new state-of-the-art innovation centers. The new facilities in Ghent, Belgium, and Jiangyin, China, will welcome customers as of mid-2022, with full build-out over the next two years. The total investment is expected to be approximately $35 million. The new […]
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May
May
Huhtamaki, a global key advanced manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is setting up a new manufacturing unit in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa to serve its existing and new egg packaging customers in the KwaZulu-Natal area with a broad range of locally produced packaging solutions. The new facility will be located close to one of South […]
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Mayr-Melnhof to Invest EUR 18 Million in Its Neupack Folding Carton Production Plant in Austria
12
Nov
Nov
The Mayr-Melnhof Group announced that it is investing EUR 18 million in its Neupack folding carton production plant at Hirschwang in Austria. The investment is focused on expanding the size of the plant and warehouse, along with installing state-of-the-art equipment. Mayr-Melnhof explained that alongside the construction of an enlarged production and storage hall, investments are […]