All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Packsize to acquire packaging automation company Sparck Technologies

Packsize has reached an agreement to purchase Dutch packaging automation company Sparck Technologies. Financial details of the deal have not…
Packaging Corporation of America reports 38.7% increase in Q1 2025 net income

Packaging Corporation of America reported net income of $203.8m, or $2.26 per share, in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025),…
Cardiff launches AI-based paper cup recycling scheme

A new pilot scheme aiming to boost paper cup recycling has launched in Cardiff city centre in Wales, UK. The…
Champagne Telmont launches “world’s first ultra-lightweight” bottle in US

Champagne Telmont has launched what is claimed to be the “world’s first ultra-lightweight” standard champagne bottle in the US. Launched…
Reusables.com raises funds to reduce packaging waste

Canada-based Reusables.com has secured $2.6m in a seed funding round to advance its work in reducing packaging waste. The round…

TricorBraun names Kevin Weadick as new president and CEO

Global packaging company TricorBraun has named Kevin Weadick as its president and CEO, effective 5 May 2025. In his new…
Mondi and Evonik launch recyclable paper bags to reduce emissions

Mondi has partnered with Evonik to introduce a recyclable, ready-made paper bag for storing chemical powders. The packaging is designed…
Philippines’ Quezon City bans single-use plastics

The Quezon City government in the Philippines has issued a directive banning disposables and single-use plastics within the City Hall…
Heineken partners with Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote reusable packaging

Heineken has entered a collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network in the Netherlands to support the global shift to…
AstroNova launches new printing solutions at FESPA 2025 in Germany

Data visualisation technology provider AstroNova has launched a direct-to-package printer and digital label presses at the FESPA Global Print Expo…