Valmet to review manufacturing operations in Sweden and Poland
Valmet is initiating negotiations on potential changes to its manufacturing operations in Sweden and Poland. The company has begun talks…
24 Mar 2026
Sealed Air secures regulatory approvals for acquisition by CD&R
Sealed Air has obtained all required regulatory clearances for its acquisition by funds affiliated with private equity company Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). First announced in November 2025, the $10.3bn deal is…
24 Mar 2026
Croxsons introduces new lightweight glass packaging solution
UK-based Croxsons has rolled out Rightweight, a new glass packaging solution designed to balance material reduction and functionality in bottles and jars. The Rightweight approach aims to remove unnecessary glass…
24 Mar 2026
UK Packaging PRO selected to lead new pEPR scheme
UK Packaging PRO has been chosen as the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the forthcoming Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme in the UK. The organisation represents more than 100…
24 Mar 2026
Strike at major UK glass plant sparks bottle shortage fears
Industrial action at a major UK glass manufacturing site is raising concerns over a potential glass bottle shortage, with possible disruption to the alcoholic drinks supply chain. Workers at Encirc’s…
23 Mar 2026
Banks begin $4.7bn loan sale for Sealed Air buyout – report
Banks have begun the sale of nearly $4.7bn in leveraged loans to help fund Clayton Dubilier & Rice’s (CD&R) planned purchase of packaging manufacturer Sealed Air, reported Bloomberg. According to…
23 Mar 2026
Silgan weighs bid for Gerresheimer – report
US-based packaging company Silgan Holdings is considering a possible acquisition of German medical packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer, reported Reuters. Sources indicate that Silgan is working with advisers on a proposal that…