The Group was awarded the Platinum Medal by the international ESG rating agency Ecovadis, which annually examines 75,000 companies of all sizes and from 200 manufacturing sectors around the world, evaluating their operations and management systems from the standpoint of environmental care and social responsibility. This result places the Group in the top 1% …
Xaar supports charity volunteering in Kenya
Simon Rumbles, a Strategic Buyer at Xaar’s Cambridgeshire office, has achieved the trip to volunteer and help support five local schools in Nakuru, Kenya. The trip was organised by Midlands-based charity Derby County Community Trust (DCCT) to deliver several projects at the schools which teachers had identified as key to the improvement of the …
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Mondi and EW Technology partner for paper pallet wrapping
Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper, has collaborated with Austrian mechanical engineering company EW Technology to launch a new machine for paper pallet wrapping that is more efficient and sustainable on small-to-medium production lines. The two companies have worked together to design the innovative machine, which fills a gap Mondi …
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Nestle reports half-year results for 2022
Nestle has reported an organic growth of 8.1%, with real internal growth (RIG) of 1.7% and pricing of 6.5%. The growth was broad-based across most geographies and categories, with increased pricing and resilient RIG. Total reported sales increased by 9.2% to CHF 45.6 billion (6M-2021: CHF 41.8 billion). Net acquisitions had a positive impact …
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Innovia launches clear shrink films
Innovia Films has announced the launch of RayoWrap CMS, a clear BOPP film for shrink, wraparound label applications. Produced at its UK production facility, CMS30 provides high shrinkage, but only in the machine direction, making it the perfect film for labelling contoured drinkable dairy and beverage containers. The film is good for use on …
Ineos invests in recyclable flexible packaging film
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced a multi-million Euro investment in state-of-the-art technology that will enable it to work with converters, brands and retailers to develop simpler, more recyclable flexible packaging film. The investment can prevent around one million tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill each year. Reducing the number of …
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Dow and Valoregen to build recycling site in France
Dow has announced an agreement with French recycling company Valoregen to contribute to building the largest single hybrid recycling site in France, to be owned and operated by Valoregen. The collaboration is a further example of how Dow is working with companies across Europe and around the world to invest in innovative new recycling …
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Sihl’s first inkjet film based on 90 % PCR
Sihl has launched its first inkjet film based on 90% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) BOPET. The film offers identical product benefits to its non-PCR counterpart and is ideally suited for razor-sharp product labels in print on demand. In addition to the resource-saving grades with reduced weight, this is another step towards a “green” range. …
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Koenig & Bauer acquires 49% stake in Celmacch
Koenig & Bauer has annouced its acquistion of 49% stake in Celmacch Group. Celmacch, one of the leading manufacturers of high board line flexo presses and rotary die-cutters for the corrugated board industry. The companies have signed a contract laying the foundations to collaborate on development and marketing activities on the growth market for …
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Skyne designs gift packaging for OneHive
On the occasion of the United Arab Emirates’ 50th national day, OneHive and Skyne have collaborated to design a high-end gift pack for their honey. OneHive is a local honey brand that originated in the mountains of Hatta, under the stewardship of His Highness Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi. The company’s approach …