Week 44, 2026 18 items
UK & Europe business
Turkish firm Desi Kimya has acquired UK protective packaging specialist Technology Packaging for an undisclosed fee, as part of a deal aimed at expanding the company's UK services.
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Irish industrial technology firm Swaay Technologies has raised over €2 million, led by Business Venture Partners, to commercialise its direct-to-shape digital printing platform for aluminium beverage cans.
The European Commission has delayed implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation's labelling rules to the second quarter of 2027, confirming a public consultation before adoption.
Producers and retailers can now register for the UK's deposit return scheme, described by Exchange For Change as a key milestone before the scheme launches in October 2027.
Sainsbury's and Argos have withdrawn three TU-branded tote shopper bags from sale after regulators found excessive phthalate levels, posing a chemical safety risk to customers.
US markets for recycled PET, PE and PP showed uneven pricing trends in October, as tightening feedstock supply, cautious buyer demand and export activity shaped bale and pellet values.
Colorado's producer-funded extended producer responsibility programme, run by Circular Action Alliance, has added 13 recycling facilities, extending free recycling access to more than 400,000 households across the state.
The US has removed cartons, boxes and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard from the 50% tariff imposed on Canadian goods under Section 338, easing cost pressure for packaging importers.
Charter Next Generation says its use of post-consumer recycled content in films rose 30% year-on-year, with a sustainability executive calling food-grade PCR one of packaging's toughest technical challenges.
The Auto Care Association has joined litigation against Colorado's extended producer responsibility law, arguing auto parts sellers are being charged twice for the same products by two separate compliance organisations.
New South Wales has passed legislation to reduce plastic waste, increase the recyclability of products and keep harmful plastics out of circulation, tightening environmental rules affecting packaging across the state.
Ravenwood Packaging has replaced non-recyclable flow wrap on avocado twin packs for UK retailer Minor, Weir and Willis with a linerless fruit lid, improving recyclability and cutting plastic use.
Tituprint, a Jaipur-based print service provider, has installed Fujifilm's seven-colour Revoria PC2120 press with optional pink, green and white stations, adding to its existing UV, foiling and bottle-printing lines.
Fujifilm has formed a global alliance with ePac Flexible Packaging to deploy its Jet Press FP790 digital press technology, beginning with an installation in North America.
Esko and GlobalVision have launched Verify Comply, an AI-powered tool that checks packaging artwork and labels against regulatory and brand standards, the first joint product since GlobalVision's acquisition.
Sun Chemical has launched SolarFlex FSP, a food-compliant UV flexographic ink range for labels and packaging, designed to meet updated regulatory requirements including Germany's Ink Ordinance.
South African manufacturer Rotocon sold eleven machines covering flexographic printing, digital finishing and converting equipment during its debut exhibition with its US partner in Chicago.
Bobst has introduced the MASTER 6003 gravure press, featuring an enhanced inking system that cuts ink circulation by 60% and solvent consumption by up to 40%.
