Article2 min read Sep 11, 2025UPM and Royal Vaassen Have Developed a Fibre-Based Alternative to Plastic and Aluminum Packaging SolutionsTo meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging, Royal Vaassen, in collaboration with UPM Specialty Papers, has developed several recyclable* and food-safe barrier paper solutions for a variety of end-use applications. The Barryrwrap concept by Royal Vaassen addresses packaging needs ranging from medium to the most demanding barrier requirements, including oxygen and moisture barrier properties.
Article1 min read Sep 4, 2025Nefab Group Acquires FARUSA EmballageNefab Group, through its subsidiary Nefab Denmark, has acquired FARUSA Emballage, a Nordic company specializing in heavy-duty corrugated solutions. This acquisition strengthens Nefab’s position both globally and locally while underscoring its dedication to reducing resource use in supply chains.
Article2 min read Aug 28, 2025Stora Enso Inaugurates New Folding Box Board Machine at Oulu Mill in FinlandStora Enso held an inauguration ceremony for its new packaging board production line at its pulp and paper mill in Oulu, Finland. The new line was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo; Chair of Stora Enso's Board of Directors Kari Jordan, President and CEO of Stora Enso Hans Sohlström, and Oulu mill's Chief Shop Steward Olli-Pekka Kaikkonen.
Article1 min read Jul 1, 202519th European PLACE Conference highlights challenges of balancing sustainability with product protection, TAPPI Journal July 2025After its founding meeting in 2023, members of the newly formed committee began work on organizing the 19th European PLACE Conference, which was ul
Article2 min read Apr 3, 2025Hinojosa and KHS Group Launch a New Cardboard Packaging System to Transport BottlesHinojosa Packaging Group in collaboration with KHS Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for the beverage and liquid food industries, launches the innovative “BottleClip Carrier” system.
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Seaman Paper Acquires German Paper Manufacturer Julius GlatzSeaman Paper Company has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH ("Glatz"), a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Founded in 1885, Glatz is a family-owned company and one of the global market leaders in producing high-quality technical specialty products.
Article2 min read Dec 12, 2024Hinojosa Obtains a New EcoVadis Gold Medal with a Score Greater Than 97% of the Companies EvaluatedHinojosa Packaging Group has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for the third consecutive year, achieving with 78 points out of 100 its highest score to date and being placed in the 97th percentile of the best rated companies. The company has experienced sustained growth since has started in 2020 to certify management and positive impact on sustainability, within this internationally recognised platform.
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Article1 min read Sep 19, 2024International Paper Files Definitive Proxy Statement in Connection with its Pending Acquisition of DS SmithInternational Paper (NYSE: IP, "IP") announced that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (including any amendments and supplements thereto, the "Definitive Proxy Statement") in connection with its pending acquisition of DS Smith Plc (LSE: DSS, "DS Smith") (the "Combination").
