The ecological transformation project of the Grand-Couronne paper manufacturing site in France, formerly Chapelle-Darblay, has reached a new stage in its implementation with the takeover of the operational management of the site by Fiber Excellence. Veolia, a major partner in the project, is committed to ensuring the supply of recycled paper and cardboard for the […]
Tag Archives: cardboard packaging
03
Dec
Dec
The Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Launched as part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the centre will service Saica’s four divisions globally: Saica Natur, Saica Paper, Saica Pack and Saica Flex. The new R&D&I Centre will allow teams […]
28
Nov
Nov
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €110 million) loan agreement with Swedish company Billerud, a world-leading paper and packaging materials supplier. The loan supports investments in the modernization and upgrade of a bioproduct mill, including the replacement of a recovery boiler. The upgrades are well anchored in Billerud’s sustainability […]
09
Jun
Jun
Walmart, one of the world’s largest retailers, has announced a significant shift towards cardboard packaging as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The company aims to reduce waste and promote environmental consciousness by embracing cardboard as a more eco-friendly alternative for packaging its online orders. In an effort to minimize the amount of cardboard used in […]
08
May
May
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paperbag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses. Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while holding the mattress securely. […]
10
Apr
Apr
The Autajon Group strengthen its presence in Portugal with the acquisition of GMT Gráficos. Now renamed Autajon Packaging GMT, the Portuguese company specialized in the realization of folding cartons, gift boxers and small POS displays, joins the Autajon Group. The company located in Amadora, in the Lisbon region, is only 30 minutes away from the […]
09
Sep
Sep
Stora Enso acquires De Jong Packaging Group, based in the Netherlands, for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 1,020 million. This acquisition will advance Stora Enso’s strategic direction, accelerate revenue growth and build market share in renewable packaging in Europe. De Jong Packaging Group is one of the largest corrugated packaging producers in the Benelux […]
16
Aug
Aug
Walki Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares in Westpak Oy Ab and Flexipack Oy Ab. For years, these two companies form an integrated value chain, providing high-quality flexible packaging solutions to leading Nordic food brands. In 2021 Flexipack and Westpak generated combined sales of about EUR 40 million. […]
15
Jun
Jun
Soyuzmoloko, the Russian union of milk producers , proposed to the government to distribute the food cardboard produced in the country among packers. The proposal was made on June 9 at a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues. As explained on the website of Soyuzmoloko, having information about the projected volumes of […]
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May
May
Klabin is a reference with more than 120 years of history behind it, being the largest producer and exporter of packaging paper in Brazil. It is a leader in the markets of cardboard packaging, industrial bags and the only company in the country that offers market solutions in short fiber, long fiber and fluff pulp. […]