Small packaging manufacturers struggle with shifting regional EPR laws
Small packaging manufacturers are under growing pressure as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to evolve across major markets.
05 August 2026
05 August 2026
Small packaging manufacturers are under growing pressure as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to evolve across major markets.
Speidel Verpackungen manufactures packaging products for various sectors such as medical technology and automotive.
In the first six months of 2026, the group swung to a net loss of $19m, compared with a net income of $231m in the prior year.
Packaging is evolving into a strategic tool that supports product performance, communicates health benefits and strengthens consumer engagement.
The change is intended to help the business handle rising order volumes, lift throughput and undertake more high-end label work.
AeroFlexx’s packaging system will be combined with PLAFILM’s local market reach and existing ties with multinational companies.
The trial is aimed at improving traceability for packaging and understanding how milk bottle containers pass through recycling.
The division includes 98 sites across 25 countries and employs 11,250 people.
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