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AR Packaging will invest up to 30 M€ in 2014

Posted on: 21 March 2014 AR Packaging Group announced at February 13th 2014 that the divestment actions have been cancelled and that the shareholders of the company have decided to continue and further develop the business. It has been announced too that actions to further strengthen the group will be implemented. In this context now decisions and measures have been taken to invest up to 30 M€ in year 2014.

Positive evolution in packaging recycling rates but realistic future targets still key, shows latest EUROPEN report

Posted on: 21 March 2014 EUROPEN’s new in-depth analysis of official EU data on the evolution of packaging waste rates (1998-2011) demonstrates the packaging supply chain’s continued commitment towards Europe’s resource efficiency objectives. This is reflected in yearly increases in packaging recycling rates and a steady decline in packaging waste going to landfill.

Autajon takes over folding cartons producer Fincarta

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Autajon is entering the Italian market and strengthens its position in the US. The company announced the acquisition of the five mills of folding cartons producer Fincarta.

See the Complete Picture with W. H. Leary at IPEX 2014

Posted on: 21 March 2014 W. H. Leary Company, the leader in gluing & quality assurance systems for the paper converting industry, is adding both print inspection and traceability to their list of unique technologies. They are now offering the final two pieces of the puzzle, completing the picture when it comes to meeting quality assurance needs.

Preliminary statistics CEPI

Posted on: 21 March 2014

Pankaboard to Open Branch Office in Russia

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Pankaboard, a leading Finnish specialty cartonboard producer, will open an own sales office in Russia to strengthen its local presence in the market. In addition to Russia, the office will serve the CIS markets as well.

Clondalkin Group partners with Pharma Prospect

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Clondalkin Group has joined forces with Spanish print manufacturer Pharma Prospect in a strategic alliance to develop and strengthen its Pharma and Healthcare business across Europe. Pharma Prospect, located in Barcelona, manufacture a full range of printed paper leaflets which are supported by extensive design, pre-press, supply chain management and packaging system services.

Schur has sold its production entity in Bremen

Posted on: 21 March 2014 For a number of years Schur has had a close co-operation with GPI (Graphic Packaging International) with respect to production of beverage packaging for the Scandinavian and German markets.