Sealpac International CEO: Staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly moving market

You have been working at Sealpac for the best part of 20 years, what has kept you at the same company for so long?Scheffers: In one word: Sealpac. That is our owner, since we are a real family...

Pack Expo 2024 review: Pharmaceutical packaging takes center stage amid labor shortages and automation developments

At the same time, incoming legislation against plastics, including the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, as well as consumer pressure, is driving packagers to look for...

Fiber-based momentum: Barrier technologies, supply chain certifications and agri waste top market trends

This year, Innova Market Insights pegged “Breakthrough Barriers” as a top trend, noting that barrier coatings are “a key focus in almost every part of the industry as the challenge of replicating...

Pack Expo 2024: Smurfit Westrock’s North America corrugated packaging president talks US development

What are the biggest changes you’ve seen since you started for the corrugated sector? Sparaco: The core principles and customer focus remain the same. Every company changes a little bit as it grows...

DS Smith and Zalando sign new contract for European e-commerce packaging 

The collaboration is anticipated to drive innovation in design and materials utilization. The DS Smith design teams will use the Circular Design Principles approach, which deploys “no more materials...

October in review: Suzano’s US expansion, Hurricane Helene, Avantium’s launch

October Suzano’s US acquisitions: The Brazilian pulp giant’s expansion ambitions Suzano is likely to continue exploring new growth opportunities in packaging.Suzano completed the acquisition of two...

Avantium expands Asian production capacity with Thai polymer specialist 

The companies have decided to take the next step in their collaboration and accelerate the market adoption for FDCA and PEF in Asia. This is backed by Avantium’s achievement in securing global...

Pack Expo 2024: Industry prepares to showcase new designs amid critical policy turning points

Special themes this year include the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, achieving success in the craft spirits sector through packaging, cannabis packaging and the future under legislative...