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DS Smith’s shareholders approved the acquisition of SCA´s packaging operations

2/3/2012 6:00 AM EST  -   SCA
Today, Friday February 3, 2012, the shareholders of UK-based packaging group DS Smith Plc approved the company´s proposal to acquire SCA’s packaging operations, excluding the two kraftliner mills in Sweden.
The transaction remains subject, amongst other things, to antitrust clearance from the European Commission. Closing is expected during the second quarter of 2012.

Regarding the French part of the packaging...

UAE: Packaging Industry to Grow 4.27% to 2016 says New Report

2/1/2012 9:34 AM EST  -   Reportbuyer
Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.
According to the report “Packaging Industry Outlook in the UAE: Market Size, Key Trends, Drivers and Challenges to 2016”  the UAE packaging industry is expected to see average growth to 2016. The...

SCA divests its packaging operations

1/17/2012 2:00 AM EST  -   SCA
SCA’s packaging operations – excluding the two kraftliner mills in Sweden – are divested to DS Smith. The purchase price amounts to EUR 1.7bn on a debt free basis.
“The reason for the divestment is primarily to enable increased growth in the hygiene business”, says Jan Johansson, President and CEO of SCA.

The packaging operations, excluding the two kraftliner mills, had net sales in 2010 of approximately SEK...
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MMR Research Worldwide welcomes former TNS Director Clive Little to head new Asi...

1/11/2012 4:50 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
One of the world’s largest privately-owned and fastest growing research specialists responds to global demand for its sensory, product optimisation and NPD consumer research services.
In response to demand from multinational clients for locally delivered research and sensory expertise in Asia, MMR Research Worldwide (MMR) has established a new Asian operation based out of Singapore. Former TNS Regional...
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Scott ELM expands recovery service for H+H pallets nationwide

12/19/2011 5:59 AM EST  -   Denvir Marketing
The UK’s largest manufacturer of aircrete systems, H+H UK, has extended its partnership with Scott ELM, a division of the newly rebranded Scott Group, to expand its pallet recovery service for its customers across the UK.

Neil Thomas, Director of Housing at H+H UK said, “H+H UK is fully dedicated to operating sustainably in every aspect of its manufacture and customer service. We have a diverse customer base which...
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Scott Group bolsters sales team

12/12/2011 10:33 AM EST  -   Denvir Marketing
The leading industrial supplies organisation, Scott Group, has appointed Thomas Clark as Sales Executive for its Scott Pallets division.

In his new role, Clark will be focusing on business development throughout Scotland and will take overall account responsibility for some of Scott Pallets key customers.

Norman Scott, Group Operations Director, said: “Whilst our business continues to develop and expand across the...

Scott Group backs campaign to promote timber

12/5/2011 7:34 AM EST  -   Denvir Marketing
The leading industrial supplies organisation, Scott Group, is backing a Pan-European campaign to promote timber as the raw material choice for pallets and packaging.

The ‘Packaging from Nature’ campaign, launched by The European Federation of Wooden Pallets and Packaging manufacturers (FEFPEB) will communicate the economic and environmental benefits of timber use in packaging and pallets, particularly compared...

World Green Packaging Market to Grow 14% to 2014 Says Latest Report

10/19/2011 6:36 AM EST  -   Reportbuyer
Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.
The report “Global Green (Sustainable) Packaging Market 2010-2014" forecasts that the world green packaging market will grow at a CAGR of 14% to 2014.

One of the major factors contributing...
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New Production Project Delivers Lean Excellence for Clondalkin

10/14/2011 8:17 AM EST  -   Adessi
A Lean Production Project introduced to Clondalkin Group’s Engineered Films Business Unit has delivered manufacturing excellence for the packaging manufacturer.

The LEAN concept was initially introduced to the working processes at the Group’s Flexoplast site in the Netherlands, which is a leader in the development and manufacture of polyolefine-based flexible packaging for the food, beverage and fast moving...

Global bulk packaging market to hit $134.9bn in 2011 says new report

10/5/2011 6:12 AM EST  -   Reportbuyer
Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.
The report “The Industrial & Bulk Packaging Market 2011-2021” discusses the rising bulk packaging demand from several industries. The market is being driven by increased use of pharmaceuticals and...