Folding Carton

In May, Celebration Packaging introduced a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre, under its long-established EnviroWare® brand. The company confirms that these cups have…

FTA has launched its CPC Awareness Campaign, designed to educate consumer product companies and brand owners on the technical aspects of flexographic printing while increasing engagement with the Association and…

UK-based James Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as Managing Director, Paper Products; responsible for its Creative Papers and Luxury Packaging sectors.   Bracewell (pictured below) will be driving the strategic growth for…

Gustavo Cuata, CEO, Heiber + Schröder USA Inc, has confirmed that they will be hosting an Open House at the new facility in Atlanta, GA. The event will run from…

Graphic Packaging International has confirmed the launch of an innovation in coated recycled paperboard (CRB): PaceSetter Rainier™, named after Mount Rainier, known for its pristine white snow-capped summit. The new…

EcoVadis has recognised UPM with a platinum score based on the company’s sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labour and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement. Only one…

Heidelberg has made a good start to the new financial year thanks to the recovery in Asia and growth in the packaging segment. The company’s sales in the first three…

The Board of the European Paper Packaging Alliance has appointed Fredrik Davidsson as the new Vice President of the alliance. This comes at a crucial moment in the midst of the…

Dresden, Germany-based Kama GmbH has strengthened its Executive Board as of 1 August, with the appointment of Jordi Giralt who will take over the Sales & Marketing department as Chief…

It has been reported that French packaging and labelling specialist, Autajon Group, has acquired Nottingham-based Simply Cartons and Simply Luxe, for an undisclosed fee. Gérard Autajon, Group Chief Executive, said,…

Sourceful, the sourcing platform for packaging, has launched a new generative AI tool called ‘Spring’. The free-to-use tool is available on Sourceful’s website and will generate packaging design ideas with…

Graphic Packaging has reported its Second Quarter 2023 financial results. Sales were $2,392m, an increase of 1% versus the same period last year. Net Income was $150m, an increase of…

Flint Group has solidified its reputation as a sustainable ink supplier after announcing that all its Sheetfed process ink series are now mineral oil free. The full range of Flint…

Graphic Packaging has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Incorporated, the US-based folding carton converter, with multiple facilities in Sioux Falls, SD and a site in Groveport, OH….

DS Smith has entered into an agreement to acquire Bosis doo, a high-quality packaging company in Serbia. The acquisition is complementary to the business’ existing regional packaging activity in Eastern…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q2 2023 Boxboard report. Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 11% compared to Q2 2022. The boxboard operating rate was…