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CCE International: Europe’s corrugated & carton calibre returns in 2023

24 November 2022
Events

The 6th International Exhibition for the Corrugated and Folding Carton Industry will be back from 14 - 16 March 2023 in Munich, Germany. As Europe’s only trade fair exhibition for…Read more →

Moyy unlocks creative possibilities with brand new Essentra Tapes applicator tech

1 November 2022
Circular Economy

Leading corrugated design and print house, Moyy, has bolstered its creative packaging capabilities by investing in new, state-of-the-art sheet-fed applicator technology from Essentra Tapes. Both a design studio, printer, and…Read more →

Italy as a growth market: Progroup is planning a new plant in Cessalto

22 September 2022
Machinery

The German manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated board sheets is set to expand in Italy. Following its site in Drizzona, a new corrugated sheetfeeder plant is now set to be…Read more →

Lower corrugated industry CO2 footprint announced!

18 July 2022
Circular Economy

FEFCO is proud to announce that the new CO2 footprint for corrugated board is 491 kgCO2e/t showing significant improvement compared to 538 kg CO2e/t in 2018 assessment. This result reflects…Read more →

New Corrugated Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

12 July 2022
Recyclability

FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers), together with CCB (Cepi Container Board), has released the new “European Database for Corrugated Board Life Cycle Studies 2021”. FEFCO and CCB have…Read more →

Three scientific studies break stereotypes on reusable packaging

16 June 2022
Circular Economy, Recyclability, Resource Efficiency

It is now scientifically proven that reuse should be considered on a case-by-case basis as it is not always the best environmental option. A peer-reviewed study shows that reusable packaging…Read more →

Metsä Board among the best of the best in EcoVadis 2022 rating

16 June 2022
Events

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has, once again, been awarded the Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa invests over USD23 million in a more sustainable future in Mexico

9 June 2022
Circular Economy, Events

Smurfit Kappa has invested USD23.5 million to upgrade its Nuevo Laredo sheet plant in Mexico to become a fully integrated corrugated plant. The investment includes a state-of-the-art corrugator and extension…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa takes home 13 WorldStar Awards for its sustainable and innovative packaging

20 January 2022
Events, Recyclability

Innovative solutions including groundbreaking corrugated packaging for the transportation of fresh fish, a paper-based ceiling luminaire that replaces metal and plastic fittings and a space-saving, easy-to-assemble packaging solution for confectionery…Read more →

Simplified LCA Calculator available for free with BOTTA Packaging

15 December 2021
Circular Economy

BOTTA Packaging, Italy, is launching a free and simple online LCA tool to encourage more companies to use Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) as part of their wider sustainability programmes. Their…Read more →

Benefits of International Paper’s eBos Include Cost Savings, Reduced Product Damage, Optimized Unboxing Experience

9 December 2021
Circular Economy

International Paper Company’s eCommerce Box Optimization Service, more commonly known as eBos™, provides numerous benefits to customers who ship a variable mix of products via small parcel carriers. This intelligent…Read more →

BOBST’s SPEEDPACK helps BOURQUIN to achieve the next stage of its evolution

16 November 2021
Machinery

BOURQUIN is a business that has successfully evolved continually and consistently with the times. The Swiss-based company began life as a straw husk manufacturer in the 19th century, before starting…Read more →