Packaging and logistics
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Packaging and logisticsVersalis launches new plant for recycled plastic
The chemical company Eni will produce in Porto Marghera 20 thousand tons/year of polystyrene useful for packaging
Versalis, the chemical company of Eni, has announced the start-up of a new plant in Porto Marghera (Venice) for the production of plastics from mechanically recycled raw materials. The plant is capable... more
Packaging and logisticsFas International closes 2024 with a turnover of 57.4 million euros
Growing numbers but also many challenges for the Veneto retail tech company
Fas International, a Vicenza-based company and player in the vending market, closes 2024 with significantly increased numbers thanks to the consolidation of a new vending idea, “retail tech”, a change of... more
Packaging and logisticsModula: the new system manages up to 180 boxes per hour
Flexibox offers vertical storage that aims to redefine the standards of the picking sector
Flexibility, customization and speed: these are just some of the main features of Flexibox by Modula SpA, the new automated vertical storage system that aims to redefine the standards of the picking sector.... more
Packaging and logisticsFedrigoni invests in startup Papkot
The aim is to drive the plastic-to-fiber transition in sustainable packaging
The Fedrigoni group, which is globally active in the production of special papers for packaging and other creative applications, self-adhesive labels, graphic media for visual communication and Rfid, has... more
Packaging and logisticsEU: New Packaging Regulation Comes Into Force
The aim is to develop a single market for waste, secondary and reusable materials.
The European Regulation on packaging and packaging waste enters into force with new measures to further address the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging. The measure aims to "significantly... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra: Stefano Bertocco new general manager
He joins his father Maurizio at the top of the food packaging group
Ilpra, a Pavia-based company listed on the EGM segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, has announced the appointment of Stefano Bertocco as its new General Manager, a move that, according to a statement,... more
Packaging and logisticsBarilla consolidates its partnership with Chep
Italy's supply chain converted to reusable pallets, improving sustainability and efficiency
Chep, a global provider of supply chain solutions and a leader in pallet pooling, announces that it has signed a landmark agreement with Barilla, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer headquartered i... more
Packaging and logisticsSonoco Completes Acquisition of Eviosys
The merger aims to create a global leader in the production of food cans
Sonoco Products Company, a global player in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Eviosys, a leading European manufacturer of metal... more
Packaging and logisticsAmorim Cork Italia: 25 years in Italy in a setting of excellence
The brand present at Simei, scheduled from 12 to 15 November at Fiera Milano
Amorim Cork Italia celebrates its first 25 years of presence with an excellent participation in the 2024 edition of the International Exhibition of Enology and Bottling Machinery, Simei, from 12 to 15... more
Packaging and logisticsSegro appoints Luca Sorbara as head of Italy
The appointment of the English company coincides with the integration of Vailog
Segro, a leading company in the ownership, management and development of modern warehouses and industrial real estate, has appointed Luca Sorbara head of Italy, responsible for operations in the Italian... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak Packaging Solutions: Roberto Mastri appointed Managing Director
Among the objectives of his mandate: to develop cutting-edge packaging solutions
Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions in Italy announces the appointment of Roberto Mastri as its new Managing Director. Previously Vice President of Customer Issue Resolution for the company, Mastri succeeds... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistics, port of Rotterdam "to the fruit"
Rotterdam Food Hub under construction: focus on agri-food sector
The port of Rotterdam is ready to build a new agri-food terminal, strengthening In fact, its position as a leader among the world’s leading ports for fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe and of crucial k... more
Packaging and logisticsItalian packaging: Ilpra acquires Migliorini
Operation of 600 million euro: Giampiero Migliorini will be president and CEO for 3 years
The ilpra Group of Mortara (PV), an innovative small business active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food products, cosmetics and... more
Packaging and logisticsOriginal news Logistics, the British Segro sells 4 logistic hubs in Milan and Rome
Warehouses are rented to customers active in e-commerce and food distribution
Segro, a UK Reit listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext in Paris , as advisor to the joint venture Selp, Segro european logistics partnership has announced on behalf of Selp the sale of a portfolio... more
Packaging and logisticsSmurfit Kappa-WestRock: merger and stock market listing
The new group will encourage the production of renewable and recyclable packaging
From the merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, Smurfit Westrock plc was born, a sustainable packaging manufacturer, with operations in 40 countries, over 500 production plants and over 100 thousand... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging recycling grows in Italy
According to Conai, 75.3% of waste reused in 2023: EU 2030 targets exceeded
In 2023 Italy recycled 75.3% of its packaging waste, or 10,470,000 tons out of a total of 13,899,000 tons released for consumption. A percentage of recycling in strong growth compared to about 71% in 2022,... more
Packaging and logisticsCold storage: Lineage acquires Eurofrigor
The Dutch fund consolidates its presence in the Italian market
Lineage, a real estate investment fund for temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Eurofrigor, a provider of cold storage services, located in Controguerra... more
Packaging and logisticsGerman shopping for Fedrigoni: Poli-Tape outlet
The company is active in signage, digital printing and other specialty products
The Fedrigoni Group, a global operator active in the production of special cards for luxury packaging, labels and self-adhesive materials and RFID solutions, announced that it has concluded an agreement... more
Packaging and logisticsSupercap closes agreement with "Best-in-Class" of cork
New partnership launched for microgranule production for "SD Shank" clear spirits
Supercap closes a new agreement with a Portuguese "Best-in-Class" in cork production and consolidates its market positioning with a new partnership for the supply of microgranules. The subject of the contract... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistic, Ignazio Messina and Tarros connect Italy, Libya and Egypt
The new line from half june will scale three Italian ports, three Libyans and one Egyptian/ Annex
The shipping companies Ignazio Messina and Tarros connect Italy with Libya and Egypt. They do so with a service that, in the case of Messina is called Eli, acronym for Egypt, Libie and Italie, and in the... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures acquires the Greek Astir Vitiogiannis
Consolidates its presence in the glass bottle closures sector
Guala Closures announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Astir Vitogiannis Bros SA, a leading Greek manufacturer of crown closures. Astir produces more than 12 billion closures every year and... more
Packaging and logisticsThe Italian Packaging Institute joins Europen to relaunch the EU's competitiveness
Joint European industry Manifesto has been signed against the risk of deindustrialization in Europe
Istituto Italiano Imballaggio (Italian Packaging Institute), an associative network for the packaging supply chain, has been officially part of Europen since April 2024, important reality that operates... more
Packaging and logisticsVerallia acquires Vidrala glass activities in Italy
The transaction amount amounts to 230 million euros in corporate value
Verallia has entered into an agreement to acquire Vidrala's glass activities in Italy. The Italian branch of Vidrala operates from a production plant equipped with two ovens located in Corsico, near Milan.... more
Packaging and logisticsOmnia Technologies acquires Win&Tech and Innotec
A new innovative and sustainable microfiltration hub is born
Omnia Technologies, a platform for automation and bottling technologies controlled by Investindustrial, creates a new hub dedicated to microfiltration technologies, acquiring the two leading companies... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistic, the corridor between La Spezia and Africa is strengthened
To Fruit Logistic convention of group Tarros and harbour Authority
The logistic corridor between the Italian Ligurian port of La Spezia and North Africa is strengthened. The strengthening of the logistic connections, above all in the agri-food, between the two banks is... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging regulation. Filiera Italia: "Let's postpone everything to the next Commission"
CEO Scordamaglia: “New impact study announced at trialogue, but unacceptable now"
“The regulation on packaging is the worst example of an ideological, anti-scientific and instrumental proposal put forward by the European Commission, under the guise of the green transition”. With the... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging regulation: harm or benefit for European fruit and vegetables?
It will be discussed tomorrow at a round table at Fruitlogistica, promoted by ProFood
The legislative process of the new European packaging regulation has reached its final stage. At this stage the two highly debated proposals of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistic: the german Patrizia SE acquires the Piacenza business park (Italy)
Transaction of 70 million euros for a hub from 80 thousand mq between the A1 and the A21 highways
The german real estate giant Patrizia AG has announced the acquisition of Piacenza Business Park. Draft of an operation from 70 million Euro realized through the fund TransEuropean VII: to sell the logistic... more
Packaging and logisticsBrambles reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2%
Among the results: saving of 10 million pallets and enabling the sustainable growth of 3.85 million trees
Brambles has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) results achieved during the financial year ending 30 June 2023. The Report... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging directive: the Italian "soft line" passes
Recycling has been encouraged, with more flexible rules regarding the size of containers
After the emissions directive, the Italian line collects a new victory. In fact, a decidedly softened version of the packaging directive has been passed to the Industry and Agriculture Commissions of the... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak: greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 39%
The company's 24th sustainability report has been published: 84% of electricity comes from renewable sources
Tetra Pak presents the 24th edition of its sustainability report, which confirms the commitment and progress made by the company, one of the leaders in food processing and packaging solutions, in five... more
Packaging and logisticsSaica acquires minority shares of two Italian companies
The Spanish paper and packaging group is conquering southern Europe
Involved in the operation Adda Ondulati and Cartaorobica, over 100 million euros in turnover in both. more
Packaging and logisticsAlpla Group invests 60 million euros in South Africa
The construction of a plant capable of recycling around 60,000 tonnes of PET bottles per year is underway
Packaging and recycling specialist Alpla Group has announced a €60 million investment in the construction of a PET recycling plant in the South African city of Ballito. The plant is expected to be able t... more
Packaging and logisticsGualapack acquires Print & Packaging Farma
The international group expands its offer towards an expanding market
Gualapack, with a global presence in the flexible packaging sector with a particular propensity for innovation and sustainability, has acquired through its subsidiary Gualapack Pharma Srl the activities... more
Packaging and logisticsNestlè: 85% recyclable plastic in Europe
In Italy, 97% of the packaging produced by the multinational is reusable
At European level, the Nestlé Group has achieved 85% recyclability for plastic packaging and has reduced the use of virgin plastic for its packaging by 14%. These results confirm the extraordinary efforts... more
Packaging and logisticsNew DS Smith plant in Italy
The 34,000 m2 factoryfor the production of sustainable packaging has been inaugurated
The new DS Smith plant, world leader in the production of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, was inaugurated in the province of Modena. The new production site of the company, which operates... more
Packaging and logisticsBain Capital and BC Partners invest in Fedrigoni
The packaging group valued at 3 billion euros
Bain Capital private equity together with the BC Partners fund, one of the largest international investment companies, have signed a partnership agreement for the control of Fedrigoni, a Veronese group... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures acquires Labrenta
The Vicenza-based company is a manufacturer of high-end closures for spirits, wine, oil, vinegar and beer
Those who did not know, or did not imagine, that the bottle closures sector also had a luxury branch is satisfied. In fact, it is precisely in this segment that Guala Closures, a multinational group leader... more
Packaging and logisticsCpr System (packaging), 2021 in exponential growth
The group almost made 100 million euros in revenue. Branch kicked off in Spain
In 2021 the revenue data of Cpr System, cooperative group leader in production and recycling of plastic in Italy, have seen an increase of 20% of the consolidated revenue of the group that nearly hits... more
Packaging and logisticsReepack to americans of Pro Mach
The Bergamo-based Company is leader in automatization systems and industrial packaging
Pro Mach Italy 2 srl, brand controlled by the American multinational Pro Mach leader in the industrial sector of packaging, has acquired by the holding RPK s.r.l. – through a congent operation by M&A t... more
Packaging and logisticsEviosys (packaging) invests in France
It will modernize the Breton headquarters with new production and printing equipment
Eviosys, an international smart and sustainable packaging company, announces further investments in one of its sites in France, in Concarneau (eastern Brittany). The company, which supplies some of the... more
Packaging and logisticsNew plant for DS Smith in Italy
The Castelfranco Emila site will be operative by June 2022
The market in Italy has grown by more than 20% since 2013, as a result of the progressive development of e-commerce, the expansion of traditional food & beverage markets, the importance of the fruit &... more
Packaging and logisticsGatorade presents the new 500ml bottle in recycled plastic
Italy will be the first PepsiCo market in Europe to launch the new format
Gatorade, PepsiCo's proprietary sports drink, launches the new 500ml bottle made from 100% recycled plastic. A step forward towards the Group's commitment to the circularity of packaging, to progressively... more
Packaging and logisticsAmorim Cork will produce in Italy 700 million caps in 2022
The Italian branch of the Portuguese company had a turnover of 70.5 million in 2021
Amorim Cork Italia, the fliale of the world-leading Portuguese multinational, recorded 14% production of cork closures in 2021 compared to the previous year, with a consolidated turnover in Italy of 70.5... more
Packaging and logisticsGualapack grows in North America
The new commercial office in Miami has been inaugurated
Gualapack announces the opening of a new commercial office in Miami, Florida, dedicated to the American and Canadian market. The inauguration coincides with a new step forward in the international expansion... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures renews partnership with Vinexpo Paris 2022
From 14 to 16 February the eagerly awaited wine fair
Guala Closures, globally active in the production of aluminum and special closures, will present its latest innovations at the Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022 fair to be held from 14 to 16 February at... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging takes over the French company La Parfait
The group strengthens its position in the glass containers segment
Berlin Packagin has completed the acquisition of the Le Parfait activities and brands from OI France Sas, thus strengthening its position as a reference company for the supply of high quality glass containers... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala obtains the "Iscc Plus" certification
It certifies the characteristics of sustainability and traceability of the closures produced in the Spinetta Marengo plant
Guala Closures, a company engaged in the production of special closures for spirits and wines, has obtained the “International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (Iscc) Plus” certification which wil... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging continues its expansion in Europe
Acquisition of the French company Gerfran SAS announced
Berlin Packaging announced the acquisition of Gerfran Sas, a family business offering glass packaging solutions, especially for the wine and beverage market. Founded in 1984 and acquired by Lionel Fruh... more
Packaging and logisticsItalmobiliare completes its enhancement of Sirap Group's Assets
The deal represents the exit from the food packaging sector
Italmobiliare’s subsidiary Sirap Gema Spa finalised its sale of Sirap France to the Italian Gruppo Happy, thereby completing the exit plan from packaging activities in the food sector. The process, which s... more