Reports, Research & Trends

The updated AWAreness Report Global Influx examines the impact of Asian exports on European and North American pressure-sensitive label markets, covering pricing pressures on local producers, supply chain shifts, and investment in intelligent labels.

The north’s 33 installations out of 59 reflect the concentration of commercial printing in Delhi NCR, which has historically been India’s largest print market.

Chairman & Director Lalit Agrawal stated that the performance during H2 and FY26 reflects the strength of the product portfolio and the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions across domestic and global markets.

The 92.8% rate represents a 5.5% increase in %age points compared to the previous year, leading CIAL to describe Italy as “one of the most efficient countries in Europe” for aluminium recycling.

The planned capex increase to 9% of revenue signals that AGP is not merely cutting costs but investing in more efficient furnace technology, automated inspection systems, and lower-emission production methods.

The FAO report does not argue against recycled packaging, it argues for the systems that make it safe.

The glass container manufacturer, which owns UK-based Encirc, has been diversifying its geographic footprint to reduce exposure to European demand cycles.

Despite the revenue decline, the company’s ability to maintain profitability demonstrates pricing power and cost discipline in a market where imported glass faces currency volatility and shipping delays.

The results suggest a period of steady, albeit incremental, growth for the manufacturer of FIBCs, PP woven sacks, and CPP films.

For the recycling industry, Celsa’s turnaround demonstrates that recycled-content manufacturing can be profitable when operational discipline, debt reduction, and strategic divestments align.