In a progressive move towards bolstering the recyclability of its aseptic cartons, SIG has announced its intention to elevate the fiber content within its packaging structures. The company has set its sights on creating a comprehensive aluminum-free aseptic packaging system with a remarkable 90% fiber content by the year 2030. An …
Fibre-Based Caps for Arla Milk
Denmark-based dairy company Arla Foods has entered into a formal partnership with sustainable startup Blue Ocean Closures to create fibre-based caps for Arla’s milk cartons. The company says this will enable it to minimize plastic usage by more than 500 tonnes per annum. As part of this joint effort, Blue Ocean …
Byblos Printing SAL Partners with BOBST to Enhance Printing and Packaging Operations
Byblos Printing SAL (‘Byblos’), a prominent printing and packaging company based in Mount Lebanon, has solidified its position in the Lebanese packaging market through a strategic partnership with BOBST, a global leader in packaging solutions. By investing in a state-of-the-art NOVACUT 106 ER Autoplaten® die-cutter from BOBST, Byblos aims to bolster its capabilities, expand its …
Baladna and SIG Introduce Locally Produced White Cheese in Aseptic Carton Packs to Qatar
Baladna, the leading dairy and beverage producer in Qatar, announced a significant addition to its product portfolio by launching locally produced white cheese in aseptic carton packs earlier this year. This innovative offering is the first of its kind in Qatar and is made possible through a partnership with packaging solutions provider SIG. …
Billerud Announces Divestment of Managed Packaging to Mimir Group
Billerud, a prominent sustainable fiber-based packaging materials company, has recently announced its decision to divest Managed Packaging, a business unit that offers packaging solutions to global brand owners. The company has reached an agreement with Mimir Group, a specialist investment firm focused on acquiring divisions, business units, and product areas from large corporations and government …
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Smurfit Kappa Expands into North Africa with State-of-the-Art Plant in Morocco
Smurfit Kappa, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has celebrated the inauguration of its new integrated corrugated plant in Rabat, marking the company’s first venture into North Africa. The strategic move comes after Smurfit Kappa invested approximately €4.7 billion over the past five years to support its customers and capitalize on long-term growth drivers. …
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Packners installs Bobst’s 600th rotary die cutter
At the end of 2023, Bobst to deliver its 600th rotary die cutter worldwide, underlining its leading position also in this segment of the packaging market. The anniversary machine – a MASTERLINE DRO with six printing units – will be installed at the new Packners GmbH plant in Emsbüren in north-west Germany. Packners rolled …
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Circular Valley startups develop AI for e-commerce reusable packages
Disposable packaging and inefficient waste management are two problems that have gained increased attention due to the increase of e-commerce. Lixo and Rhinopaq, the two startups in the Circular Economy Accelerator in Germany have demonstrated how waste can be used and how packages can be made reusable. Online retailers turned over more than …
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Printpark invests in Speedmaster XL technology from Heidelberg
Turkey-based Printpark Premium Folding Carton is a family business with around 100 employees that has been operating in Istanbul for 48 years. It is currently run by second generation owners Ferit Dansık and Turan Dansık. The company exports its offset printing products to more than 25 countries and is one of the well-known major …
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Fedrigoni wins Ecovadis’ platinum medal
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% …