Investments & Funding
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Gerresheimer doubles pharmaceutical glass packaging capacity with new China plant
New Zhenjiang facility strengthens supply of injectable drug packaging as demand for biologics grows across China and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Kanematsu expands EMEA label printing portfolio with Canon’s new colour printers
Launch of Canon’s LG-P800 and LX-D400 aims to strengthen digital label printing capabilities across Europe and the Middle East.
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Lordos United acquires majority stake in P&S Carton Industries to enter paper packaging market
Cyprus-based investment strengthens presence in fibre-based packaging as demand rises for sustainable paper solutions.
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DePoly opens Swiss showcase plant to advance PET chemical recycling
New demonstration facility will validate depolymerization technology ahead of a planned 50,000-tonne commercial recycling plant.
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International Paper to close Texas packaging plant as network optimization continues
Carrollton South facility to cease operations by Q3 2026 while company expands strategic investments in modern packaging capacity.
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BZERO raises US$1.7M to scale compostable starch-based packaging materials
Spanish biomaterials startup expands production of home-compostable films as demand grows for sustainable alternatives to polyethylene packaging.
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Lombardi installs Invicta i1 800 flexo press at All Pack Yemen for flexible packaging production
The installation comes as manufacturers across the Middle East continue to navigate supply chain disruptions and geopolitical instability affecting the region.
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Itochu, Daikin recycling partnership recovers 2,000T of aluminium scrap annually
Under the partnership, Itochu Metals will collect used Daikin commercial air conditioners, oversee dismantling and separation of components such as heat exchangers and motors, and coordinate with specialised scrap processors to recover high-purity aluminium, iron and copper.
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RMIT, EFWA launch SME packaging recycling centre with dollar-for-dollar research funding
The centre will provide independent, research-backed support to SMEs transitioning to reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging solutions.
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Canpac acquires Krishna Creation, adds KBA press, 10th India plant in Ahmedabad
The acquisition extends Canpac’s presence in the specialty, gift, and premium packaging segment, transitioning the company from a regional folding carton player to a diversified packaging platform serving Indian consumer brands.