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19 Sep 2022
U.S.-based Vanguard Companies has confirmed the appointment of Tim Walsh as new Chief Financial Officer. Walsh (pictured left) will manage the financials and drive value via targeted corporate initiatives related…
U.S.-based corrugated equipment and consumables agency, Corrugated Solutions, has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Brettschneider as Vice President of the company’s West Coast Operations. Brettschneider (pictured left) will oversee and manage…
16 Sep 2022
Smurfit Kappa has signed an agreement to acquire PaperBox, a packaging plant located in Saquarema, 70km east of Rio de Janeiro. The transaction, which is subject to the approval of…
It has been reported by Euwid that Hamburger Containerboard is set to implement a substantial price rise from the start of October, due to high energy costs. The company is…
Huhtamaki and Stora Enso have joined forces to launch a new paper cup recycling initiative, The Cup Collective. The programme aims to recycle and capture the value of used paper…
Kemira has confirmed it will increase prices for all product lines in both of its segments in EMEA region effective immediately. In a statement, the company said, “Costs for electricity…
Metsä Group is inviting applications for its apprenticeship training programme, which will begin in January 2023. Approximately 65 new jobs will be offered in our production units across Finland. Metsä…
Engineered with usability in mind, the Kite Knife is a multipurpose tool perfect for various warehouse uses, eradicating the need for multiple knives and cutters in the workplace. Boasting versatility,…
15 Sep 2022
WestRock has begun a $97 m project to expand and modernize its paper mill in Hodge, Louisiana. The investment in construction of a new woodyard and new equipment will increase…
Royal Containers has held the Grand Opening of their new, modernized facility at 400 Edgeware Road in St. Thomas, Canada. The celebration follows nearly two years of steady planning and groundwork…
Gruppo Sada has confirmed it recently started up a new Vega Altair speciality gluer. “This is an investment that nicely complements our fleet of machines,” says Antonio Sada, CEO. “In…
AICC recently shared a cautionary news item, warning of potential railroad strikes in the U.S., all of which could have a significant impact on the domestic paper and packaging industry…
Ospedaletto di Istrana, Italy-based Pro-Gest S.p.A., has confirmed its first half year results. Sales revenue reached €489.8m, an increase of +52.3% compared to the same period last year, and EBITDA…
To cater for the accelerated demand for highly automated machines, BAHMÜLLER is now offering its POWERPACKER inline with the Signode CORIN. The first combination of this machine type is running…
14 Sep 2022
The Saica Pack corrugated packaging site in Ellesmere Port is to go on the market, with the company consolidating operations at its Wigan site. Property group Eddisons has been appointed,…
Mondi has recently launched Hug&Hold, a recyclable, paper-based solution to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. FMCG brands, including beverage producers, aim to reduce their use of…