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Amcor Increases Strategic Investment in ePac Flexible Packaging

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a further strategic investment of up to USD45m in ePac Flexible Packaging, a leader in high quality, short run length digitally-based flexible packaging.

Sonoco Reports 7% Increase in Net Income for Q3 2023

On November 1, 2023, Sonoco Products Co, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, released its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2023. Despite facing inflationary pricing pressures, the company reported near record results in its Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging segments.

Stora Enso Acquires Dutch Company De Jong Packaging Group

Stora Enso acquires De Jong Packaging Group, based in the Netherlands, for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 1,020m. This acquisition will advance Stora Enso's strategic direction, accelerate revenue growth and build market share in renewable packaging in Europe.

France: Berlin Packaging Acquires Discoglass

The takeover of this distributor located near Cognac allows the multinational to target the premium spirits market. Berlin Packaging is growing at high speed. Eight takeovers in France in three years and, in total, no less than twenty-six in Europe since 2016, including ten in 2022.

Denmark to Shift Cost of Plastic Packaging to Manufacturers

Denmark’s parliament has agreed a policy to hold manufacturers accountable for the single-use plastic and packaging they produce. The deal, which was agreed by a cross-aisle...

Syntegon sells its 300th Packaging System for Bars

Eleven years after its launch, Syntegon recently sold its 300th bar packaging system – ample cause for celebration at the Beringen site in Switzerland.

Finland’s Stora Considers Billion-euro Investment in Plastic-free Packaging

Finland's Stora Enso is considering an investment of up to 1 billion euros to produce more consumer packaging board as customers increasingly seek renewable materials over plastic, the forestry company said on Wednesday.

L’Oréal and Texen Develop a New Generation of Caps Made from...

For Biotherm’s new skincare collection, L’Oréal continued with its drive to reduce the environmental footprint of its packaging.

GEA Debuts New Food Processing, Packaging Facility

GEA, an international food processing technology supplier, announced that its has opened a new state-of-the-art food processing and packaging North American Technology Center in Frisco, Texas. The company celebrated the opening of the facility in September.

ProAmpac Acquires Belle-Pak Packaging

With the addition of Belle-Pak, ProAmpac expands its growing presence in Canada and extends its reach in high-growth e-commerce, healthcare and logistics end markets.

Cascades Launches Expansion Plan in the Isothermal Packaging Market

Cascades recently announced an expansion plan in the isothermal distribution market with the commissioning of a new production site in the western United States, in Tacoma (WA), and with the launch of new products under its northbox® brand of insulated boxes for fresh foods.

Lamipak to Invest Over USD400m in Site Expansion

The new plant will help the company meet growing demand for aseptic packaging. It will house a new 6,200 metres-squared research and development center, designed to create the next generation of sustainable products to reduce Lamipak’s carbon footprint by 50% and make its food packaging 100% recyclable.

Action Packaging Rebrands After Completing Acquisition of Techflex Packaging

Action Point and Signature Flexible Packaging, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, recently announced that it has acquired Techflex Packaging, LLC.

Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Profecta Labels Inc.

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a leading provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP announced the acquisition of Profecta Labels Inc. based in St-Hubert, Quebec.

SIG Acquires Flexible Packaging Company Scholle IPN

Scholle IPN, a top global supplier of flexible packaging solutions, announced today that they have agreed to be acquired by SIG, a world-leading aseptic carton...

Toppan Acquires Thai Packaging Manufacturer

Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, entered into a share transfer agreement with Majend Makcs Co., Ltd., a...