Press Releases

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced it will be adding a third sales and manufacturing location in Canada. Adding to operations in Vancouver and Toronto, ePac Montreal will serve CPG brands of all sizes throughout Quebec province, and its  combined 3 Canadian locations will serve all of Canada. According to George Boustani, Managing Director of ePac’s Canadian operations: "Since open

All METRO's food and pharmacy banners will stop offering single-use plastic shopping bags this September1. This decision supports the objective of METRO's 2022-2026 Corporate Responsibility Plan to reduce overpackaging and single-use plastic. "Our ambition is to optimize our packaging and printed materials by reducing their use, relying on optimal design, choosing environmentally responsible materials and facilitating their recovery and recycling; these are the principl

Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, announced today the acquisition of Verrerie du Comtat, a supplier of glass packaging for the French wine and olive oil end markets. Located in Sorgues, France, in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, Verrerie du Comtat supplies glass bottles, jars, corks, and packaging accessories to local wine and food producers. The company was founded in 1986 by its President, Aline Maroncelli, whose fathe

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. will participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Basic Materials Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. To listen to the presentation via live webcast (1.30 p.m. ET), please click this link. A replay of the presentation can be accessed using the above link and will also be accessible on the Ardagh Metal Packaging Investors page here. For more information about Ardagh Metal Packaging please visit: https://www.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/corpor

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Amplify print finishing and embellishment show in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 14-16. Embellishment has evolved into a key marketing tool for packaging, with specialty printing and enhancement having more than 46 percent higher quality perception. At Amplify, Konica Minolta will showcase its range of embelli

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. has today priced an offering of $600 million 6% Senior Secured Green Notes due 2027 (the "Notes") issued at par. Proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, net of expenses, will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding the Group's multi-year Business Growth Investments. AMP is to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds for Eligible Green Projects in accordance with Ardagh's Green Financing Framework. To view

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, today announced a new label press, the AccurioLabel 400. As the company accelerates its presence in the label, packaging and embellishment markets, the new machine will target mid- to high-volume label converters, commercial printers, and large brand owners and provide affordable, top-quality digital label printing. The first technology preview of the AccurioLabel

The drug development company ISR has signed an agreement with Gerresheimer for large-scale production of the IcoOne nasal inhaler, for its phase III study of its dry powder Covid-19 vaccine. Gerresheimer is an established company with global capacity for the manufacture of medical plastics systems and medical plastic devices. “We have signed a very important agreement to be able to produce large enough quantities of our game-changing inhaler, to cover the needs of our late-sta

PPL Group LLC, a leader in the industrial liquidation and auction business, is announcing that high quality assets from Revere Packaging LLC will be hitting the auction block on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday June 9, 2022. Revere Packaging was founded in 1801 and has been an innovative provider of recyclable and sustainable food packaging solutions for large bakeries and confectionery manufacturers, airlines and other commercial businesses and municipal organizations. This Two-Day Online Only

UPM Raflatac has signed an agreement to acquire AMC AG (Advanced Methods of Coating), a Germany-based company. This acquisition accelerates growth and expands the product offering of UPM Raflatac. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or other transaction details. The transaction is expected to be closed latest in Q3, 2022. The closing of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. With this acquisition, UPM continues in its strategic path, adding to th

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's largest paper-based packaging companies, has announced the construction of a new packaging plant in Morocco, its first corrugated plant in the country. Located in Rabat and covering an area of 25,000 m2, it will enable Smurfit Kappa to supply innovative and sustainable packaging solutions quickly and efficiently to its local customer base. Construction of the state-of-the-art new plant began this week when the first stone of the foundations was

TekniPlex Consumer Products has launched a new line of 100% PET Processor Trays offering premium product display while addressing common packaging challenges prevalent in the poultry industry – particularly higher-end products such as those labeled organic, non-GMO or sustainably sourced. Notably, TekniPlex’s new trays are made of 100% PET, and contain up to 50% postindustrial recycled content. They also are 100% recyclable, appealing to consumers’ heightened susta

Ardagh Group has today announced that the location of its previously-announced first glass production facility in Brazil will be at Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais. The state-of-the-art facility will supply sustainable glass packaging to leading customers in the growing Brazilian market. Production is expected to commence in the first half of 2024 and, when operational, the facility will provide approximately 300 high quality jobs. The new glass production facility will be co-located in

Spadel Group is once again playing its role as an innovator in the Benelux market by launching the Eco Pack, a new large-format pack for its natural mineral water SPA Reine. This 5-litre container meets the changing needs of consumers, who are increasingly demanding more practical and greener packaging. Easy to transport and store, the Eco Pack is 100% recyclable and has a smaller ecological footprint than plastic and glass bottles. This 5-litre container results in a 65% reduction in plastic

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired Specialty Packaging, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of specialty paper, film and foil packaging products for the fast food and food services industries. The addition of Specialty Packaging’s complementary product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities extends ProAmpac’s reach with food service customers and expands its footprint to the southwestern United States. Base