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EcoCortec develops compostable VCI packaging ahead of EU waste rules 

EcoCortec develops compostable VCI packaging ahead of EU waste rules 

The product is made from 100% recycled fibre and features a biobased coating for short-term moisture. Credit: Cortec Corporation EcoCortec,…

Barbara RuckerNov 20, 2025
Ciner Glass secures $583.1m to build new container glass facility in Belgium
Ciner Glass secures $583.1m to build new container glass facility in Belgium
Barbara RuckerAug 5, 2025

Operations are expected in Q2 2026. Credit: Ciner Glass. Ciner Glass has secured financing…

Greif to shut down steel and polymer drum facility in California, US
Greif to shut down steel and polymer drum facility in California, US
Barbara RuckerAug 4, 2025

The Merced facility produces large and small polymer containers. Credit: kasarp studio/Shutterstock.com. Industrial packaging…

Smurfit Westrock reports $7.94bn net sales in Q2 2025
Smurfit Westrock reports $7.94bn net sales in Q2 2025
Barbara RuckerJul 31, 2025

The company’s net sales for H1 2025 totalled $15.59bn. Credit: Around the World Photos/Shutterstock.com.…

Winpak becomes authorised DuPont Tyvek healthcare packaging converter
Winpak becomes authorised DuPont Tyvek healthcare packaging converter
Barbara RuckerJul 31, 2025

Tyvek is a completely synthetic substance composed of spunbound PE fibres. Credit: CNW Group/Winpak.…

Mondi’s paper portfolio achieves certification in South Africa
Mondi’s paper portfolio achieves certification in South Africa
Barbara RuckerJul 29, 2025

The certification process evaluates five categories. Credit: Mondi. Mondi has announced that its uncoated…

Ardagh Group announces major recapitalisation plan
Ardagh Group announces major recapitalisation plan
Barbara RuckerJul 29, 2025

The transaction is set for completion by 30 September. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock.com. Global packaging company Ardagh…

Colorcon opens new film coating manufacturing facility in Malaysia
Colorcon opens new film coating manufacturing facility in Malaysia
Barbara RuckerJul 25, 2025

The new facility is Colorcon’s seventh manufacturing site worldwide. Credit: Colorcon/PR Newswire. Colorcon has…

FBCA launches new certification protocol for fibre-based composite packaging
FBCA launches new certification protocol for fibre-based composite packaging
Barbara RuckerJul 24, 2025

RECY:CHECK uses a scientific method to assess recyclability across four stages. Credit: FBCA via…