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Entries for tag: corrugated
Non compressing corrugated boxes required.
Company has difficulties with compression of corrugated boxes being affected by high humidity and seeks solutions.
Read ArticleGerman corrugated board converter installs press
A major German corrugated board converter is operating the world's first corrugated converting system that allows both 100 percent in-line inspection and rejection of defect sheets, after installing a Göpfert seven color ‘Ovation' flexo press featuring QuadTech's Inspection System.
Read ArticleAttempt to squeeze out minority shareholders in takeover bid
According to a ruling of the Austrian Takeover Commission from July 8, 2010 Sulipo Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH, with 91.49 % major shareholder of Constantia Packaging AG, is exempt from making a mandatory takeover offer, if the minority shareholders are offered at least € 38.83 per share in the course of the planned squeeze-out procedure.
Read ArticlePaper body believes that energy is being wasted in corrugated production
Massively increased raw material costs are putting the screws on the corrugated board industry today. Each opportunity to save costs in other areas can ease this pressure. Energy comes third in the list of main cost factors, after paper and adhesives. Machine manufacturers therefore make every effort to offer more energy-efficient solutions for new installations or modifications.
Read ArticleCorrugated market worth USD145bn annually
Corrugated board is a $145 billion market worldwide, with printed corrugated accounting for around $90 billion in 2009 according to PIRA.
Read ArticleMondi opens plant in Poland
Mondi has opened a manufacturing plant in Swiecie, Poland which it claims is one of the most modern corrugated packaging plants in Europe.
Read ArticleCroatian corrugated manufacturer changes hands
Vienna based Duropack AG has acquired 35.63 % of Croatian paper and corrugated board manufacturer Belišće d.d. in a takeover offer for all outstanding unencumbered shares of Belišće and now holds, together with the 26.71 % shares already held, a total of 62.34 %.
Read ArticleConstantia sees corrugated sales increase by 4% in Q1
Following the economic recession that plagued industrial countries for most of last year, European economic indicators have shown some modest signs of improvement in recent months. Economic research institutes predict continued high uncertainties for the future development. While the last year at the Constantia Packaging Group was mainly characterized by stringent cost reduction programs, continuous productivity improvement programs meanwhile prevail.
Read ArticleCorrugated sales fall in Germany
If fewer goods are sold, the demand for transport packaging drops. The Verband der Wellpappenindustrie (vdw – corrugated cardboard association) describes the prospects for 2010 as fair to middling. Particularly companies supplying sectors heavily affected by the crisis, such as machinery manufacture, automotive component suppliers or the chemical industry, are recording big losses. The manufacturers of packaging for the food industry have fewer complaints.
Read ArticleCamera added to gluing operation
Visitors to the IPEX fair in Birmingham (May 18-25, booth 20B612) will be the first to see the next generation gluing and quality assurance in corrugated board processing. On first sight there is a touch screen more than doubling the size of its predecessor and blank guides open to both sides.
Read ArticleMondi to concentrate on central European business
Mondi Group confirms that it has signed an agreement with the Smurfit Kappa Group for the acquisition of its western European industrial and consumer bag operations, which consist of 4 plants in France, 3 in Spain, and 1 in Italy as well as certain sales offices.
Read ArticleCorrugated box required for toy packaging
Corrugated carton box brown or white (5ply) Size 79.5 X 34 X 42.5 cm, with full printing on all 6 sides required for Latvia.
Read Article2.4% rise in demand seen for corrugated and paperboard boxes
Demand for corrugated and paperboard boxes is projected to increase 2.4 percent annually through 2014 to $36.4 billion, with gains driven by an expansion in manufacturing output after the real declines registered during the 2004-2009 period. In particular, an acceleration in shipments of nondurable goods such as food and beverages will support demand for related boxes. These and other trends are presented in Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.
Read ArticleDS Smith notes sales below level of three years ago
DS Smith has released a report which claims that demand for corrugated packaging in the European market continues to recover, although it is still below the level at this time in 2007.
Read ArticlePlastic packaging company sold
Constantia Packaging AG has signed an agreement for the sale of its German subsidiary AVI GmbH.
Read ArticleRFID enabled corrugated case to be shown at Fachpack
Mondi showcases its new packaging product at the Fachpack 2009. The Intelligent Box from Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides a solution for companies striving to maximise supply chain visibility and efficiency. This RFID-enabled (Radio Frequency Identification) corrugated case that is equipped with an RFID tag at case-level,.enables customers to realise time and cost-saving benefits throughout the entire supply chain.
Read ArticlePrinting plate introduced for corrugated industry
With the introduction of the new nyloflex® FSC Digital, Flint Group Flexographic Products offers a printing plate to the corrugated converting industry, which can contribute to lowering the total cost of ownership while increasing quality due to the unique low plate hardness of only 26 Shore A and finally making work life easier.
Read ArticleMondi develops corrugated packaging for fresh fish on ice
Mondi, in close cooperation with the Spanish corrugated board association Afco, and corrugated board producers, amongst them Grupo Lantero (SCA partner), Cartisa (IP) and Saica, collaborated with the development team for the Afcofish tray: a sustainable corrugated packaging solution for 6kg fresh fish packed on ice.
Read ArticleStandard introduced for corrugated packaging
A new Europe-wide standard for corrugated packaging guarantees safe stacking of boxes from different producers and countries of origin and therefore makes logistics along the entire retail supply chain more efficient. The standard, the so-called Common Footprint (CF), has been presented by the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) in February 2009 at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Read ArticleFifty years in the packaging business
Colbert Packaging Corp., a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In 1959, Charles “Bud” Colbert purchased Kroeck Paper Box, a rigid setup box company founded in 1892. He changed the name to Colbert Packaging and set out on a mission to offer one of the industry’s most diverse packaging portfolios. This meant reaching beyond the rigid paper box market and launching a folding carton operation. Today, the company continues to diversify its packaging line with paperboard specialty products, flexographic packaging, tamper-proof blister packaging, pressure-sensitive labels, and a growing line of pharmaceutical packaging solutions. In recent months, Colbert Packaging has introduced three new patient compliance packages into the market, and several more are scheduled for release this year.
Read ArticleToxin to be removed from corrugated production
FEFCO, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, has reached a voluntary agreement to coordinate a common strategy for the whole industry to phase out DiBP in corrugated products.
Read ArticleLargest cutting table delivered to packaging firm
EskoArtwork announces the successful installation of the largest Kongsberg cutting table ever delivered, a Kongsberg XL48, at Nefab Packaging Norway. For the past four years, the company, part of the Nefab Group, had been working with a Kongsberg XL24 table and ArtiosCAD structural design software to produce small to medium-size runs of foam and corrugated boxes. Nefab Packaging Norway decided to invest in the large-size Kongsberg XL48 to support corporate growth and satisfy demand for shorter time-to-market.
Read ArticleFEFCO appoints new head
FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob McLellan as the new FEFCO President.
Read ArticleConstantia sees sales up 59% in first nine months of 2008
Constantia Packaging AG owns a portfolio of businesses, whose products are marked by relatively stable demand even during economic downturns. The company supplies the pharmaceutical, beverage and food industries, among others. Many of its products are used in everyday consumer goods, which are therefore significantly less dependent upon the economic cycle than are goods in other sectors.
Read ArticleDS Smith says Polish business encouraging
DS Smith Plc, the international packaging supplier and office products wholesaler, today publishes its Interim Management Statement in respect of the period since 1 May 2008.
Read ArticleCorrugated industry has new head
FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) has announced the appointment of John Williams (54) as the new FEFCO President. John Williams was unanimously chosen by the General Assembly following Dermot Smurfit’s 4 years of presidency (2 mandates).
Read ArticleConstantia Packaging gets full control of Duropack
The Ireland-based Jefferson Smurift Group has owned the 40% stake in Duropack AG ever since it acquired Interwell AG, while Constantia Packaging AG owned the remaining 60%. When the Jefferson Smurfit Group merged with Kappa Packaging AB, the two owners of Duropack AG increasingly began competing directly against one another in Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
Read ArticleRomcarton expierences increase in sales
Corrugated cardboard manufacturer Romcarton (part of the French group Rossmann) registered sales in 2007, up 15% against 2006.
Read ArticleCroatian company changes hands
Duropack AG acquired a 20% equity investment in Belisce d.d. as part of a block sale by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank and long-time financial partner of the Croatian company. Duropack is now the single largest shareholder in the Belisce Group.
Read ArticlePrint that makes a difference
The market for flexo printing on corrugated and microflute is characterized by two distinct segments. The first is for high added value printed packaging intended for top-of-the-range products, while the second, larger, segment is for packaging with simple print up to three colours.
Read ArticleMondi to locate machinery to Poland or Czech Republic
Mondi Group ('Mondi') is pleased to announce that it has signed the delivery contract with Metso for a new lightweight recycled containerboard machine with a production capacity of up to 470,000 tonnes a year.
Read ArticleCorrugated packaging is adding value to the supply chain
The 17th Marketing Congress in Athens organised by the Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers saw an increase in the number of participants certainly due to its attractive and practical programme. More than 145 delegates attended this conference on 4 - 5 October 2007.
Read ArticleFEFCO appoints retail packaging director
FEFCO (the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) announced today a new position as Retail Packaging Director at their offices. This position has been appointed to Ms. Gudrun Klopfer (49) from Germany who will begin at FEFCO on 1st October 2007. Ms. Klopfer’s main responsibilities will include building solid relationships with retailers across Europe in order to enhance corrugated board’s role in the retail industry.
Read ArticleMondi makes acquisitions
As part of the dual listed company structure, Mondi plc and Mondi Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority and/or the JSE Listings Requirements.
Read ArticleGuidance for corrugated
FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) has published a guidance document on REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals), meant to provide workable guidelines for companies in the sector.
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Esko rolls out new tools
Esko, the world leader in packaging design and preproduction solutions, announces the rollout of Esko Software Suite 7, a complete collection of Esko software tools.
Read ArticleCorrugated Industry Believes Flexibility in Waste Framework Directive Essential
FEFCO (the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) welcomes the Environment Council’s decision to allow more flexibility to deviate from the waste hierarchy.
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Attempting to end bad packaging
Goods worth massive sums are destroyed every year because of poor quality packaging. Billerud is now establishing its own development centre for packaging research focused on corrugated containers that will be the first of its kind in the world. It will help provide consumers with better quality fruit and vegetables, among other products.
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FEFCO appoints head
FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) announced today the appointment of their new Secretary General.
Read ArticleCorrugated industry meets
For the 14th time, the European Corrugated Board Industry met in Nice, France, from 25 to 27 April.
Read ArticleConstantia considering Arla future
Constantia Packaging group holds 60 % of the Danish Danapak Flexibles group. ARLA Foods, the largest Scandinavian dairy enterprise, is a joint venture partner holding a share of 40 %. Danapak Flexibles manufactures flexible packaging products for the dairy, food and pharmaceutical industries.
Read ArticleFEFCO working for the environment
FEFCO, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, represents a vital industry; one that produces packaging that is used everyday. The corrugated packaging industry has been successful in consistently reducing not only emissions but also the consumption of energy per ton of product.
Read ArticleSuite for corrugated
Esko, the world leader in digital imaging of flexo plates as well as packaging preproduction solutions, announces the introduction of the Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI) Spark 5080. The latest addition to the world’s leading digital imagers for flexo plates, the Esko CDI Spark 5080 has been specifically developed to address the requirements of corrugated converters and their large format plate demands.
Read ArticleMinimising carbon footprint
To coincide with this week’s Fruit Logistica trade fair, manufacturers of corrugated board packaging are publicly applauding efforts by leading retailers, distributors and growers to look carefully at how they can reduce the carbon footprint of their operations in response to the growing challenge of global warming.
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Benchmark boxed
Some innovations are really groundbreaking. They can revolutionise a whole industry. Their USP, or unique selling proposition, makes them a true benchmark for the competition.
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Dove keeping shapely
SCA Packaging has produced a very shapely packing for women’s care products Dove. Using the slogan Dove brings out your shape this POS seems to be attracting not only the ladies – but also the gentlemen. SCA says that the double effect of the shape together with the high quality of the corrugated board is just the trick!
Read ArticleIP combatting bioterrorism
As food manufacturers work to meet tracking and tracing requirements associated with the Food and Drug Association's Bioterrorism Act, International Paper is making their job easier with the introduction of its food safety feature – ReadyFill™ Tracking System (RTS) – to its ReadyFill IBC System. By packaging liquid food ingredients in ReadyFill IBCs with RTS, food manufacturers can track their products in real-time and access their data any time of day or night through this internet-based system.
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Well rounded offering from Giko
Austrian packaging specialist GIKO is presenting a well-rounded offering at FachPack. This features high-tech packaging films, modern cardboard tubing, cartons and boxes as well as oversize packaging in ultra-heavy corrugated board.
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