Smurfit Kappa UK (SKUK), an integrated manufacturer of paper-based packaging products, has announced the acquisition of Atlas Packaging. North Devon, Barnstaple-based Atlas Packaging is an independent corrugated packaging provider. With a particularly strong presence in shelf ready packaging, gift boxing and the e-commerce sector, the company offers a broad range of innovative products. …
Eco-Products introduces compostable sandwich wrap
Eco-Products has announced to introduce a new compostable wrap for swaddling sandwiches, snacks and more. The new wrap is made from wax paper, is ASTM D6868 compliant and is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as compostable in commercial facilities. The wrap works as a basket liner, food wrap or as a scale or …
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Smurfit Kappa invests EUR 35 million in Moroccan plant
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s largest paper-based packaging companies, has announced the construction of a new packaging plant in Morocco, its first corrugated plant in the country. Located in Rabat and covering an area of 25,000 m2, it will enable Smurfit Kappa to supply packaging solutions efficiently to its local customer base. Construction …
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AD Ports and AGL to build pulp-paper hub in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports), the region’s facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade has signed a strategic agreement with Germany-based Alexander Global Logistics GmbH. According to AD Ports, both the parties to work closely to establish and launch a transshipment hub dedicated to handling pulp and paper products. The hub will operate from Khalifa …
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Qbo switches to bio-based coffee capsules
Tchibo, a German coffee producer has changed the coffee capsule game for its Qbo brand by introducing a bio-based capsule made of second-generation renewable raw materials. While coffee capsules have becomes popular around the world, the downside is its environmental footprint. Keeping this in mind, Tchibo has changed the material composition of its …
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Spotlight on print and packaging at GPP 2022
Gulf Print & Pack 2022, a leading trade show in the Middle East and Africa has been drawing crowds for exhibiting latest innovations in commercial print and package printing since the past two days. Multi-million dirhams worth of machinery are running live for demonstrations to showcase solutions for print and packaging requirements across a …
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Geostick invests in Bobst Digital Master 340
Geostick Group, one of the leading label printer in Europe and digital label printing pioneer, has signed an agreement with Bobst for the purchase of a Bobst Digital Master 340 label press, a fully digitalised and automated production line, from printing to embellishment and die-cutting. The agreement is part of Geostick’s major focus on …
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Siegwerk to offer new UV offset ink series
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is now offering a new sustainable UV offset ink series for non-food paper and board applications: SicuraLitho Pack ECO. The new product range is formulated with a high bio-renewable content, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to standard UV …
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Stora Enso’s goal of 100% regenerative solutions by 2050
By adopting a regenerative stance, Stora Enso is shifting its sustainability goals from minimising negative environmental impact to becoming a net positive1 contributor within the defined focus areas of climate, circularity and biodiversity by 2050. Being regenerative means providing renewable and fully circular products and solutions that help reduce climate impact and support biodiversity …
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Aegg to exhibit at NEC Packaging Innovations 2022
Aegg, a UK-based food and drinks recyclable glass and plastics packaging company to showcase their new range of plastic packaging tax-friendly food packaging the NEC Packaging Innovations event scheduled from 25-26 May 2022. The company will showcase their five new off-the-shelf spirit bottles, alongside their premium range of food jars and soft drinks bottles. …
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