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US pack supplier acquires case packing kit firm

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Packaging machinery provider Pro Mach has expanded its end of line business unit with the acquisition of Edson Packaging Machinery.

Smurfit Kappa doubles profits as prices rise

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Paper giant Smurfit Kappa has doubled profits and highlighted price rises for containerboard as it revealed expansion in the BRIC countries.

Bradman Lake owner acquires Manroland sheetfed press arm

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UK engineering conglomerate Langley Holdings has bought the sheetfed division of printing press manufacturer Manroland.

Jobs saved after rival buys out troubled packaging firm

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Twelve jobs have been saved at a Yorkshire packaging supplies firm after a competitor stepped in to buy the business from administrators.

Elopak European restructure leads to UK management switch

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Liquid carton giant Elopak has restructured to bring all its UK operations under a single region in a change that has led Mark Eaves, the group’s UK head, leaving the business.

Morrisons acquires Cheshire meat-packing plant

Morrisons has announced an agreement to acquire a 105,000 sq ft meat processing facility in Winsford, Cheshire from Vion UK.

Industry needs to keep the focus on H&S | Analysis

Despite great advances made over the last two decades, recent cases have highlighted the need to be on the ball when it comes down to health and safety in the workplace industry. Liz Gyekye reports on an ever-present issue.

Marchesini expands pharma focus with acquisition of PRB arm

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Packaging equipment business Marchesini Group is to strengthen its focus on the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics markets with the acquisition of part of PRB.

DS Smith’s shareholders approve SCA Packaging buy

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DS Smith’s shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of SCA Packaging in a general meeting held this morning (3 February).

Crown installs new kit in China, as profit falls

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Metal packaging firm Crown Holdings has announced that it is building three new beverage can plants in China, despite a slump in 2011 net profits.

Moody’s: O-I and Ardagh should profit more in downturn than smaller rivals

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Packaging giants such as O-I and Ardagh Glass should “fare better” in the current challenging economic environment than smaller rivals, according to ratings agency Moody’s.

Valpak members approve MBO

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Valpak’s members have voted ‘overwhelmingly in favour’ of a proposed management-led buyout.

Client Newswrap: Iceland set for bids and P&G cuts profit forecast

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Welcome to this week’s Client Newswrap, bringing you the latest from the world of retailers and brands.

Coffee capsules aid RPC to boost profit

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Rigid plastic packaging firm RPC has revealed that pharmaceutical devices and coffee capsules have helped it to increase its adjusted profit before tax for the quarter ended 31 December.

Bemis sales grow 10% as M&A and restructuring pay dividends

US packaging giant Bemis has reported a 10% increase in sales in 2011 as acquisitions help offset rising raw material costs and falling volumes.

   

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