Press Releases

Further to the announcement made on 20 May 2026, Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) today announces that: (i) the secondary listing of its ordinary shares on the equity shares (international commercial companies secondary listing) category of the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority; and (ii) the admission to trading of its ordinary shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, have been cancelled with effect from 8:00 a.m. (UK time) on 22 June 2026 (th

On June 17 and 18, Málaga hosted the 14th European Customer Convention of Saica Group, an event that brought together more than 650 attendees from various European markets. Over the course of two days, the company showcased the innovative capabilities of its packaging divisions, Saica Pack and Saica Flex, and reaffirmed its commitment to developing sustainable solutions capable of addressing the regulatory, environmental, and consumer challenges facing the packaging industry.

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, announces the expansion of its Hayssen X850 flow wrapper into European markets. Originally designed for block and sliced cheese that require high seal integrity at high speeds, this multi-jaw flow wrapper combines patented servo ring technology and quick-release jaw design to deliver unmatched innovation in performance and quality to the flow-wrapping market. “The Hayssen X850 was designed to build upon the st

TriMas Packaging is pleased to announce that its facility in Waalwijk, Netherlands, assessed under the name Aarts Packaging B.V., has once again earned an Ecovadis Gold Medal rating. In the May 2026 evaluation, the facility ranked in the 98th percentile, placing it among the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies evaluated worldwide. This recognition highlights continued progress in strengthening sustainability practices and driving measurable improvements across operations.

Coveris has been recognised for outstanding print at the 2026 Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK Awards, securing a prestigious Gold in the ‘Surface Print on Film Medium Web’ category. The annual FIA UK Awards celebrate excellence across flexographic print, recognising the highest standards in quality, efficiency, innovation, technical development and sustainability. This year’s ceremony took place on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the iconic Titanic Hotel in Liv

Stahl, a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, has signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil. This step marks the next milestone in Stahl’s Packaging Coatings regional growth strategy, following earlier expansions in Germany and Turkey, and further strengthens the company’s position in the global packaging coatings market. A strategic step forward in Brazil

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has expanded its American-made premium spirits portfolio with the introduction of a new 700ml liquor bottle. The new 700ml liquor bottle is available for purchase directly from AGP-North America, and complements the existing 750ml liquor that is also available as part of the stock collection. The bottles are designed and manufactured in the U.S., in high-quality glass, by AGP-North Ameri

Smurfit Westrock, global leader in sustainable, innovative paper-based packaging solutions, has been awarded a prestigious five-star supplier rating by Roca, one of Europe’s leading bathroom manufacturers. Roca, renowned for producing high-quality bathroom furniture, shower trays, bathtubs, sanitary fittings and ceramic products, recognised Smurfit Westrock for its outstanding performance across a comprehensive supplier evaluation process. The assessment covered multiple crite

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, today announces the launch of CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, a breakthrough innovation that combines oxygen barrier performance and white ink functionality in one single layer. This unique integration marks a fundamental shift in packaging design, transforming barrier performance from a dedicated material layer into a functional property of the ink itself. A new

Stahl, a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, has signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil. This step marks the next milestone in Stahl’s Packaging Coatings regional growth strategy, following earlier expansions in Germany and Turkey, and further strengthens the company’s position in the global packaging coatings market. A strategic step forward in Brazil

UPM is simplifying adhesive selection with purpose-built solutions designed for demanding label applications. UPM PharmaSure™ for pharmaceuticals, UPM Vetro™ for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance™ for oil and industrial chemicals help customers choose the right adhesive performance for each end-use. All are part of the UPM Raflatac™ label material offering. Demanding label applications place requirements on adhesives that general-purpose solutions cannot me

LOUPE Americas (formerly Labelexpo Americas) is part of a powerful portfolio: LOUPE Global (formerly Labelexpo Global Series). LOUPE is the global platform for the label and package printing industries, connecting business professionals in labels, flexible packaging, more specifically shrink sleeves and pouches, and in-line folding carton converting. The Americas iteration will return to Chicago from 15 – 17 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. Here, Tasha Ve

Reiser UK is set to showcase its latest cheese processing and packaging technology at this year’s International Cheese & Dairy Expo, held on 24-25 June at the County Showground, Staffordshire. Visitors to their stand, #1031, will be able to experience live demonstrations designed specifically for cheese manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, consistency and product quality. Exhibiting for the second time at the event, following its participation in the 2024 one-day

Leading security printing group Cartor Security Printers has received recognition for its print expertise following the success of a stamp produced for Åland Post, the postal service of the autonomous Finnish archipelago of Åland, which recently won international acclaim at the World’s Best Stamp Competition 2025. In announcing the achievement, Åland Post praised the “meticulous print quality” delivered by Cartor in bringing the internationally recognised d

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has achieved RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification (EN15343) across a range of its flexible products manufactured at the company’s UK production sites in Ardeer, Bromborough and Winsford. These include Amcor’s NorDiVent®, ventilated form-fill-seal (FFS) films for cement, powdered building materials, chemicals and minerals; shrink films and stretch hood fi