Packaging
24 February 2015
In a deal that will create a company worth $16 billion, MeadWestvaco and Rocktenn have agreed to merge.The USA-based packaging board companies will complete the merger in...
28 November 2014
Tullis Russell has improved the brightness of its full Trucard Matt coated range. The Trucard products, from 200 to 500gsm, are now all available in a bright white finish...
22 November 2014
Stora Enso to convert its Varkaus mill in Finland from a fine paper mill to a containerboard mill. The mill will be restarting production in late 2015. http://www.pulpap...
19 November 2014
International Paper, the worldwide manufacturer of packaging and printing papers, has seen a sharp rise in sales of its packaging products. Orders for its online retail p...
02 November 2014
Arjowiggins, the creative paper manufacturer, teamed up with Procos to create high end bags for a trade show using Keaykolour packaging paper. Keaykolour is available in ...
19 September 2014
Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a new paper product aimed at bags for high-end products. The range is called "Pack" and consists entirely of 100% recycled products. The ...
17 September 2014
Stora Enso's Fors mill in Sweden is being upgraded to be able to handle birch pulp. This will enable the mill to produce whiter, smoother packaging, a characteristic of p...
15 September 2014
According to the latest data, the packaging industry grew 1.8% globally during 2013. Growth of 6.3% is forecast over the next five years, as consumer markets in developin...
08 September 2014
Metsaboard sales of packaging products are expected to grow by 4% in the next year. The company already has the largest production capacity for folding boxboard in Europ...
11 August 2014
International Paper has invested $60 million into its Kwidzyn mill in Poland. The mill now produces Alaska Plus, a new lightweight packaging grade in 230, 250 and 275gsm,...