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Sonoco Products Company has announced a strategic alignment of its Global Consumer Packaging businesses under a unified leadership structure, appointing Ernest Haynes as President of the segment. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation across the company’s extensive portfolio of metal and paper packaging solutions. Howard Coker, Sonoco’s President and CEO, emphasized […]

Goglio, a leading provider of flexible packaging systems, has announced the acquisition of Cristal Embalagens through its Brazilian subsidiary, Mega Goglio. This strategic move aims to enhance Goglio’s presence in the Brazilian flexible packaging market by combining complementary expertise and production capabilities. The acquisition is expected to bolster Goglio’s ability to deliver innovative packaging solutions

Applied Adhesives has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Henkel’s Packaging Adhesives division to bolster its presence in the US flexible packaging market. This collaboration aims to provide converters across the country with access to Henkel’s advanced adhesive and coating technologies. The partnership combines Henkel’s extensive product portfolio and industry expertise with Applied Adhesives’

The Saica Group has announced its acquisition of the Thimm Group, a prominent provider of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions, marking a significant move in the European packaging sector. Founded in 1949, Thimm operates across Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania, employing approximately 2,500 people and generating revenues of EUR 539 million in 2024. Saica,

Midland has announced its acquisition of Wetoska Packaging Distributors, a strategic move aimed at expanding its food packaging capabilities. This acquisition is expected to bolster Midland’s position in the competitive food packaging market, enhancing its product offerings and operational efficiencies. Wetoska Packaging, known for its innovative packaging solutions, will provide Midland with advanced technologies and

ePac Flexible Packaging, a prominent player in the flexible packaging sector, is set to expand its operations throughout North America. This move is part of the company’s strategy to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. With a focus on innovation and food safety, ePac aims to enhance its production capabilities to cater to

Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings, has announced its acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, a prominent Indian manufacturer of flexographic and gravure printing inks. This strategic move is set to enhance Siegwerk’s footprint in India’s rapidly expanding flexible packaging sector, positioning the combined entity as the largest player in the market with