Manufacturing & Retail

The LIBS system analyses up to 150 scrap pieces per second, detecting alloying elements like silicon, copper, iron, and magnesium.

The facility has six automated lines, tube winding, slitting, paper mounting, curling, and assembly, with automation covering over 80% of operations.

USA entry arrives as tariffs on imported moulded fibre drive converters and brands toward domestic alternatives.

After investing over US$1.1B (2021–2025), Metsä Board’s latest project advances its strategic focus on efficiency and quality.

With capacity rising from 3B to 14B+ labels annually, the new press will supply 150% of Cameroon’s needs and ~90% of CEMAC’s regional demand.

The 31 August installation of the HP Indigo 200K, with its small footprint and automated colour-matching, is a milestone for South African flexible packaging, integrating smoothly into Ren-Flex’s operations.

Through high-margin orders and deep backward integration, Time Technoplast is evolving from a traditional packaging supplier into an advanced-materials and circular economy leader.

The acquisition boosts Asteria’s foothold in the Dutch and broader European label market, while GT Etiketten’s customers gain access to the group’s wider technology and packaging portfolio.

The Romania expansion supports MM’s strategy to meet rising demand for sustainable packaging and position the group for future growth.

The joint venture will integrate packaging into its manufacturing, handling local labelling, artwork, and pack variants to meet tender specifications.