News | ECMA – European Carton Makers

ECMA meets up with national associations

Posted on: 21 March 2014 In February ECMA has joined a member meeting of APRA in Bucharest and a week later also a BPIF Cartons member meeting in Birmingham. On both occasions ECMA has explained what it is doing to support the industry on a European level and stressed the importance of working together.

Sustainable European paper and board industry

Posted on: 21 March 2014 CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) has published its latest report on the sustainability of the European pulp, paper and board industries. It shows that the whole industry, including cartonboard packaging, is focusing on innovation and resource efficiency while advancing the bio-based economy.

Walmart recognizes Cascades with its Vendor Sustainability Award

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Cascades, a leader in the recovery and the production of green packaging and tissue products, is proud to announce that it has received Walmart Canada's Vendor Sustainability Award , which recognizes a company's sustainability program and efforts in helping Walmart achieve its sustainability goals. Cascades was chosen among more than 100 other suppliers for this recognition.

Medica takes the fight to the counterfeiters

Posted on: 21 March 2014 The UK based healthcare packaging company Medica Packaging has detailed the latest updates to its Brand Protection Programme for printed packaging.

Say it with a carton: How will chocolate present itself in future?

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Whereas the European market for industrially manufactured chocolate largely appears saturated, the industry forecasts growing sales numbers from exports as well through new challenges in the high quality segment. In Europe it is only the premium end of the market that offers realistic growth opportunities – by and large with appropriate carton packaging.

New Site for LGR-VTK in Antwerp

Posted on: 21 March 2014 The Belgium LGR-VTK company, specialized in the manufacturing of healthcare folding cartons, relocates to new buildings in Aarstelaar, South Antwerp.

Metsä Group's Annual Review 2013 published

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Metsä Group’s Annual Review and Sustainability Report for the year 2013 have been published on the Group’s website at www.metsagroup.com. The Annual Review is available in English, Finnish and Swedish, the Sustainability Report in English.

Mayr-Melnhof does not take over Russian A&R plants

Posted on: 21 March 2014 Management Board of Mayr-Melnhof gave notice that the agreement of last November to acquire three A&R Carton sites will not be closed due to changed circumstances.