Tag: packaging
Spotlight: Unpacking the problem
The scourge of plastic pollution has brought the use of single-use plastic, barrelling into the public domain and left companies…
International Paper acquisition | BIC sells factory | Bong appoints CFO
Global pulp, paper, and packaging producer International Paper has acquired family-owned Spanish packaging business Envases Grau for an undisclosed sum.…
Nestlé ups recycling credentials
In light of the global backlash against single-use plastic, Nestlé has announced plans on both sides of the Atlantic to…
Logitech and Plantronics end acquisition talks | Newell transfers to NASDAQ | Xerox appoint...
EOS and accessories vendor Logitech has confirmed that it is no longer in talks to acquire personal audio communications manufacturer…
Legislation: Going round in circles
As part of its ambitious plans to make Europe more sustainable, the European Commission has revised measures that will help…
Bong secures new financing
European envelope and packaging manufacturer Bong has secured financing for the next three years. The company said the funding will…
Profit growth for Veritiv
North American B2B distributor Veritiv has reported double-digit profit growth for Q3 2018. Sales increased 3.6% to $2.2 billion in…
Greenville sells print division | Ricoh makes acquisitions | Apogee purchase completed
South Carolina-based Greenville Office Supply has sold its print division to competitor TruColor, as part of a move to narrow…
Staples patent lawsuit | Depot expands marketing partnership | Sappi launches paperboard line
Staples Advantage is being sued by Hong Kong-based OP company World Wide Stationery Manufacturing for allegedly infringing a patent on…
Category Update: Post modern
The number of traditional letters sent by post continues to decline. In the UK, the Royal Mail’s letter revenues fell…
Antalis struggles against weak market
Paper merchant Antalis reported a “resilient” operating performance for the first half of the year against a backdrop of falling…
Bong appoints new CEO
European envelope and packaging manufacturer Bong has announced that Håkan Gunnarsson has stepped down as CEO. The company has appointed…
Emerald Brand launches licensing division
US-based office products manufacturer Emerald Brand has introduced the Emerald Ecovations division. This new department will license Emerald’s sustainable Tree-Free…
Amazon opens fulfilment centre | Antalis expands packaging network | Kyocera completes plant
Amazon has opened its second fulfilment centre in Australia. Based in Sydney, the hub will operate as both a product…
New management appointment for Jiffy
UK-based packaging manufacturer Jiffy Packaging has announced that Richard Gregg has taken over as Managing Director at the company. Gregg…
Sappi sales increase despite price headwinds
South Africa-based paper group Sappi has reported sales growth in Q3 2018 while facing continued pulp cost increases. Sales increased…
Mac Papers continues packaging expansion
US-based paper distributor Mac Papers has acquired packaging and facility supplies distribution business Wilkerson Packaging. The deal is the most recent in…
Strong Q2 growth for Packaging Corp of America
US manufacturer Packaging Corporation of America has reported solid sales for Q2 2018, driven by its Packaging division. Q2 results…
Sales bounce back for Bong
European envelope and packaging manufacturer Bong reported positive developments in its sales for the second quarter.Sales for the three months…
IP drops bid for Smurfit Kappa
US-based International Paper (IP) has announced it will not pursue the acquisition of Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa.IP cited lack of engagement by Smurfit…
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Challenging Q1 for BIC
BIC’s Stationery division reported a 5.8% comparable decline in sales in its Stationery division in the first quarter, although e-commerce…