All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Sonoco to expand adhesives and sealants production with $30m investment

Sonoco Products Company has announced a capital investment of $30m in its Orlando, US, facility aimed at increasing its production…
Sterling signs agreement to acquire Precision Concepts International stake

The Sterling Group, a private equity company located in the US, has reached a definitive agreement to purchase a substantial…
Kyrgyzstan revises restrictions on single-use plastics

Kyrgyzstan has modified its legislation, titled 'On Limiting the Circulation of Polymer Film Bags and Plastic Items in the Territory…
Frylight introduces new packaging design with emphasis on sustainability

Frylight has launched a full redesign of its spray oil packaging, aligning with current consumer preferences for healthy cooking. The…
Guangdong initiates trial production at plastic recycling facility

A chemical recycling plant with an annual capacity of 200,000 tons has commenced trial production in Jieyang city within Guangdong…

Newtown Packaging secures new industrial and office space in UK

Newtown Packaging, a UK company specialising in packaging solutions, has reportedly leased a new 41,000ft² site comprising industrial and office…
Quinn introduces new look for snack packaging

Quinn, a snack company known for its filled pretzels with natural ingredients, has launched a redesigned packaging solution that aligns…
VPK appoints Patrick Leclercq as Corrugated Board divisional CEO

VPK Group has announced the appointment of Patrick Leclercq as the new divisional CEO of its Corrugated Board division. Leclercq…
SIG launches aseptic carton packs without aluminium layer

SIG has introduced one-litre aseptic carton packs made from Terra Alu-free + Full barrier material without an aluminium layer. This…
Stora Enso and Novapor to launch pilot for cellulose foam packaging

Stora Enso has teamed up with German company Novapor for a pilot project using Papira, a cellulose-based foam packaging material.…