News Archive

Parksons Packaging Acquires MK Printpack

Warburg Pincus backed Parksons Packaging, a leading paper packaging company in India, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of MK Printpack Private Limited.

Cardbox Packaging investing over €14 mil in Austria

Recent announcing of the site expansion in Wolfsberg is resulting in over €14mil investment in not only the new premises, but especially in new machinery and automatisation. This operation will significantly affect both Austrian sites of Cardbox Packaging Group.

UK-based CartonCare Group and Van Genechten Packaging announce Joint Venture

Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) are delighted to announce the completion of a 50:50 Joint Venture Agreement with CartonCare Group, including CartonCare Ltd, MSO Cleland Ltd and Pendragon Presentation Packaging Ltd.

Acquisition of Essentra Packaging to position MM as a leading global pharma packaging producer

Proposed acquisition expands MM Packaging’s cartons, leaflets and labels activities for the pharma and health market creating an attractive platform for further growth.

Van Genechten Packaging increase capacity with second plant in Komárom, Hungary

Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) are investing, according to their strategic road map, and opening a second plant in Komárom, Hungary to expand both their footprint and capacity. The plant has been commissioned in record time and will pick up production this month.

Medica Packaging Holdco Limited acquires F.G. Curtis plc

Medication Packaging Holdco Limited, owners of Medica Packaging Limited, a folding cartons and leaflet manufacturer, based in Crewe, Cheshire, is pleased to announce the acquisition of F.G. Curtis plc, a folding carton manufacturer based in Redhill, Surrey. The Curtis business has been operating for over 80 years, and specialises in the manufacture of folding cartons for the cosmetics and beauty markets.

MM Group has committed to net zero emissions until 2050

The Mayr-Melnhof Group (MM) has joined the global "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" initiative to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5 degree through appropriate measures.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Announces Completion of AR Packaging Acquisition

We are pleased to announce that Graphic Packaging International has finalized its acquisition of AR Packaging, one of Europe’s premier producers of fiber-based consumer packaging solutions. This acquisition is part of Graphic Packaging’s mission to grow with valued customers in selected market segments, and it will enhance the combined group's global scale, innovation capabilities and value proposition for customers worldwide.