Investments & Funding
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DIC partners SAP to build waste plastics traceability system
JAPAN – Japanese chemical company DIC has collaborated with software company SAP to build a waste plastics traceability system using blockchain technology to boost sustainable…
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ALPLA completes acquisition of Polish pharma packaging company APON
POLAND – Austrian packaging and recycling company ALPLA Group has completed the acquisition of Polish company APON to expand the footprint of its pharma division…
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SWM completes merger with Neenah to become Mativ
USA – Mativ Holdings, Inc. has announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM) and Neenah, Inc. (Neenah), effective…
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Ardagh Glass Packaging commissions US$95M expansion project in Gauteng
SOUTH AFRICA – Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa has announced the commissioning of US$95 million (R1.5 billion) investments to expand its Nigel production facility in…
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Wolfpack Packaging Inc. wraps up acquisition of Supreme Packaging
UK – Canada-based leader in full-service packaging distribution Wolfpack Packaging Inc. announced its acquisition of Supreme Packaging. The official announcement was made on June 30th,…
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Jamestrong invests US$6m in aerosol can plant to scale production in Australia
AUSTRALIA – Leading aerosol and food can manufacturer in Australasia, Jamestrong Packaging is set to expand its Taree, NSW facility with a new aluminium casting…
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Versalis partners Forever Plast to build plastic recycling plant in Italy
ITALY – Italian chemical company Versalis, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with post-consumer plastic recycling company Forever Plast to develop a plastic recycling plant…
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Zeus wraps up acquisition of Irish packaging firm JJ O’Toole for undisclosed fee
IRELAND – Ireland-based packaging provider Zeus Packaging has acquired the country’s oldest packaging company, JJ O’Toole for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition of JJ O’Toole…
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Hepworth & Company to install new canning line at its Sussex brewery
UK – UK-based brewer Hepworth & Company has announced a major investment program to increase production and improve sustainability with a new canning line at…
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Arkema snaps up Permoseal to scale adhesives production in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – French-based chemicals and advanced materials company, Arkema has completed the acquisition of Permoseal, a leader in adhesive solutions for DIY, packaging and…