Investments & Funding

The acquisition expands HarperLove’s presence in the corrugated packaging sector and strengthens its customer support across new regions.

The new port, Georgia’s third, allows containers to go straight onto trains and be processed nearer their destination, cutting congestion and transport costs.

The factory is now testing machinery and expected to start production shortly.

The partnership gives label converters, packaging printers, and commercial print houses in the region direct access to GEW’s UV/LED curing systems, enabling faster production and lower energy consumption.

The launch extends a decade-long packaging partnership between the two companies. Ocean Potion GM Rasheda Jackson said Amcor has been a great partner for years, and the work on the new mineral sunscreen line was no different.

The combined entity will use complementary strengths to offer European pharma customers expanded services, from design support and technical expertise to supply chain solutions.

The move is expected to ease packaging and compliance burdens for low-value confectionery makers, while still requiring clear retail-price and tax info on each package.

Innovia’s new capabilities enable films with different coatings on each side, including proprietary print and adhesive-receptive layers, both essential for high-performance label constructions.

The facility consolidates digitally printed pouches, roll stock, and labels under one roof, removing the need for brands to coordinate multiple suppliers across formats.

The decentralised model reduces transportation costs and carbon emissions associated with centralised processing facilities while creating economic opportunities at the neighbourhood level.