Press Releases

Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand’s 2026 World Cup campaign, designed to deliver standout impact across both retail and e-commerce channels. The collaboration comes as global sporting events like the World Cup continue to drive significant spikes in consumer spending. Industry data shows major increases in sales of snacks and soft drinks during the 2022 World Cup1, as viewers stocked u

Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, constructed a new slitting facility for SUNFORT™ dry film photoresist (DFR) at its manufacturing site in Tainan, Taiwan, on July 3. Commercial operations are scheduled to commence this month. Asahi Kasei has been slitting SUNFORT™ DFR at its Tainan site since 1997. In recent years, demand for advanced semiconductor packaging has grown significantly, driven by AI and the resulting increase in data processing requirements. Accordi

As a member of the interpack alliance, the show formerly known as swop (Shanghai World of Packaging) has reached a new milestone. Formally evolving into interpack China 2026, this strategic rebranding marks a significant upgrade in the event's scale and influence. interpack China 2026 will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from November 16–18. Set to occupy a massive 70,000-square-meter floor space, the trade fair will host over 970 domestic and internatio

Smurfit Westrock was unveiled as Company of the Year at the 2026 eir business Chambers Ireland Awards. The award recognises companies that have achieved specific, measurable success in a defined category, demonstrated superior resilience, and set the benchmark for all Irish business. On the night, Smurfit Westrock also came out on top in the ‘Manufacturing of the Year’ category. The winners from all categories were in the running for the overall ‘Company

AS Plastic Free July challenges millions to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics, new research reveals growing public concern about the hidden plastics used to line paper and card food packaging. Three in five UK adults (62%) are concerned about the impact of plastic on their health, rising to 67% when asked specifically about plastics in food packaging. Microplastics are a particular concern for the public. Recent studies have shown that microplastics have been

Packsize®, a market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, today announced the company’s completed agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, a premier, award-winning Italian manufacturer of high- and low-automation, right-sized packaging machines. Under the agreement, Packsize will grow its machine portfolio while expanding its combined installed customer base in over fifty countries throughout North America, Europe, and beyond.  â€¯ &l

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, was awarded an ENERGY STAR® plant certification for its glassmaking facility in Madera, California, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This marks the 11th year that Ardagh Glass Packaging’s Madera facility has earned the ENERGY STAR certification, reflecting a legacy of continued energy savings. The Madera production facility performs within the top 25 percent of simila

London Packaging Week returns to Excel London on September 16 & 17, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading cross-industry packaging, innovation and policy platform, defined this year by collaboration, credibility and growing ecosystem alignment. A major development for 2026 is the expansion of its strategic partner network, with leading trade associations, industry bodies and policy organisations further aligning around London Packaging Week as a central platform for

James White, the UK-based premium juice brand, has launched a new functional range combining naturally beneficial ingredients with distinctive carton packaging designed to stand out on the ambient shelf. With the UK’s functional drinks market now valued at £100 million in value sales, the launch reinforces the brand’s standing in a fast-growing category.  Known for its ‘Bold by Nature’ portfolio, including Big Tom, Veg It and Beet It, the Suffolkâ€

SunDance continues to shine on the national stage, earning five honors at the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Gold Leaf Awards, one of the printing industry's most prestigious competitions recognizing excellence in foil stamping, embossing, binding and specialty print embellishments. The annual Gold Leaf Awards celebrate innovation, craftsmanship and technical achievement in print finishing. Entries are judged by industry experts who evaluate projects based on de

The global packaging company received a gold award in the Technological Advancement and Responsible Packaging categories for its Vento™ coffee packaging; silver for the 20-ounce Vitaminwater® bottle in the Responsible Packaging category; and – in partnership with Crown Holdings Inc. – a gold award for Peelfit™ in the Technological Advancement and Responsible Packaging categories. “Our global expertise is regularly producing packaging that is more fu

The family-owned company has built its reputation on high quality and the ability to tackle increasingly complex label production challenges. With the recent installation of a new BOBST MASTER M5 flexo press, LOC España has strengthened its production capacity – and now has set its sights on adding a third BOBST machine and its first digital press. In the self-adhesive label industry, trust is everything. For LOC España, customer trust has been earned over the ye

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly celebrated its sixth annual Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Week. Held April 22–28 under the theme "Our Planet, Our People," the week-long celebration united employees in a shared mission to advance safety, strengthen communities, and create a more sustainable future. Aligned with Earth Day and the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Global EHS Week brought together employ

SIG and Seoul Dairy Cooperative have won the “Best CSR/Sustainability Initiative” category at the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 for Seoul Dairy White Milk in SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier – the world’s first full barrier aseptic carton packaging material without an aluminum layer.  Presented at the Global Dairy Congress, the World Dairy Innovation Awards recognizes the companies, products and technologies shaping the future of the global dairy i

With a target of 250,000 reusable packages and twenty pioneering brands, DS Smith, an International Paper company, and a leading global provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging, is supporting the REUSE FAST TRACK initiative in collaboration with RE-ZIP, and the RAJA Group. The programme aims to develop a reusable fibre-based packaging solution with French e-commerce manufacturers and suppliers. REUSE FAST TRACK, which is scheduled to run for a year, is anticipated to demons