CD&R completes $10.3bn takeover of Sealed Air
Sealed Air has finalised its sale to investment funds affiliated with CD&R, in a transaction valued at $10.3bn. A definitive…
10 Apr 2026
Coveris completes paper unit sale to Kingswood
Coveris has completed the sale of its business unit paper (BU Paper) to Kingswood Capital Management. The business will take the new name Paranova Print and Packaging as it separates…
10 Apr 2026
Packaging industry adapts to prolonged disruption
The packaging industry is adapting to prolonged disruption because short shocks are no longer the only risk. Packaging businesses now face a mix of energy volatility, higher freight costs, raw…
10 Apr 2026
Amcor introduces new lightweight closure for condiments
Amcor has launched a new generation of flip-top closures, intended for products such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces. The 55mm Flava flip-top closure 38/400 is lighter compared to the…
10 Apr 2026
Sidel launches new packaging savings tool
Sidel has introduced a tool, which is designed to estimate possible savings in primary packaging under different production scenarios. Available on the company’s website, the packaging optimisation tool lets users…
10 Apr 2026
America moves to clean up packaging rules
The United States is tightening packaging regulations in 2026, with new federal proposals and state laws targeting environmental claims, harmful chemicals and waste management. The changes signal a shift towards…
09 Apr 2026
UPM and Mark Andy renew Americas agreement
UPM Adhesive Materials and printing equipment manufacturer Mark Andy have renewed their partnership in the Americas for the seventh consecutive year. The collaboration sits within a broader international co-operation covering the…